The defending Premier Soccer League champions, Masandawana, have been a hard nut to crack, not only in South Africa but on the continent at large. The Brazilians are chasing a second star in the prestigious club competition and need just a draw this weekend to get into the final, where they will play either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat.
Erling Haaland has labelled Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal as a "final" that could decide the Premier League title race. The Norwegian striker warned the Gunners that City are treating every remaining game as a knockout match in their pursuit for a fifth title in six years.
While the Glamour Boys hope to push for a ticket to compete on the continent, the Sea Robbers are in a neck-to-neck battle with Mamelodi Sundowns for the South African top-flight crown. With a couple of rounds left to conclude the ongoing campaign, teams are working hard to realise their objectives.
The South Africa international has been vital for the Glamour Boys since the late 2024/25 season when the then-coach Nasreddine Nabi gave him a second chance. The 31-year-old hopes to make the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11.
Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid's players following their explosive Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The former Bernabeu midfielder criticised the squad's decision to target the referee instead of holding Eduardo Camavinga accountable for his "stupid" dismissal during the quarter-final second leg.
The on-loan Glamour Boys striker has been struggling for game time owing to injuries and stiff competition. However, he managed to get his second goal for the Soweto giants in the South African mid-week assignment staged at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Former Real Madrid scout Manolo Romero has launched a scathing attack on Vinicius Junior following the Spanish giants' dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The veteran talent-spotter questioned the Brazilian’s footballing intelligence and clinical edge after a chaotic 6-4 aggregate defeat ended Madrid’s European campaign.
Morgan Gibbs-White has led an emotional tribute to Nottingham Forest team-mate Elliot Anderson during an historic Europa League victory over Porto. The midfielder celebrated his decisive goal by displaying a heartfelt message for the England international, who withdrew from the squad following the tragic passing of his mother, Helen.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez is back in contention for the Blues' upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Argentine World Cup winner has been reintegrated into the first-team squad following an internal ban.
Referee Slavko Vincic has come under scrutiny from Real Madrid officials following their Champions League exit. Former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman can only partly understand their criticism.
Florian Wirtz has insisted that the Liverpool club "owe" supporters qualification for next season's Champions League following their exit from this year's competition. The playmaker has insisted that securing a top-five Premier League finish is now the only way to salvage a challenging campaign at Anfield.
Roy Keane has accused Michael Carrick of using Lisandro Martinez’s red card as a "distraction" to mask a poor Manchester United performance against Leeds United. The former Red Devils captain believes the interim manager should have focused on his side's sluggish start to the match rather than officiating decisions following the 2-1 home loss.
After a remarkable outing with Orlando Pirates, the defender made a move that left many debating whether it was the right career decision. His national team coach Hugo Broos was one of the vocal voices that raised concern over a move to Major League Soccer. The Belgian believed that the youngster should have stayed a little with the Sea Robbers and signed for a club in Europe at least.
Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have clashed over their predictions for Sunday's monumental Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal. While both agree the stakes at the Etihad could not be higher, their expectations for how the 90 minutes will unfold are worlds apart.
Celebrating FC Bayern Munich’s win over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, a group of fans surged towards the pitch, an uncontrolled surge that nearly had fatal consequences for a photographer.
The change came as a surprise, given that the defender was solid in previous games he played. The fact that Amakhosi coaches can tinker with the starting lineups at will shows the rich options they have given an expanded playing unit at their disposal.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions hope to complete the job in Pretoria on Saturday against the Tunisian heavyweights and secure a back-to-back CAF Champions League final ticket. Last year, they fell to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in the last hurdle and will be aiming at making it better in the almost-ending campaign.
After the initial struggle to convert chances into goals, Amakhosi strikers have turned criticism into motivation and are now firing on all cylinders. In recent games, the striking department has delivered as the Glamour Boys run riot against opponents. The resurgence has seen the forwards earn praise from their coaches as the team continue to win.
Mikel Arteta has lauded his Arsenal squad for achieving a feat never before seen in the club’s 140-year history following their Champions League quarter-final progression. Despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Sporting CP, the manager believes that securing a place in the final four will provide a vital psychological lift for the team.
The Glamour Boys skipper missed a couple of matches owing to an injury but has now made a return to the Soweto giants, who are determined to get an automatic CAF Confederation Cup spot. The 31-year-old is also hoping to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to consider him for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Thierry Henry has issued a blunt challenge to Mikel Arteta, demanding that Arsenal back up their manager's claims of internal "fire" when they visit Manchester City this weekend. The club legend laughed off the suggestion that the Gunners could secure a result at the Etihad if they repeat the disjointed performances seen in recent outings.
From the look of things, the South African tactician is fast settling in his new environment after his team extended their winning run. After a rather impressive run with MC Alger in the Algerian Ligue 1, the 38-year-old crossed borders and joined the Libyan giants, a club he is keen to take back to their glory days.
Bayern Munich may have secured a famous victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, but they will have to navigate the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain without Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach has been hit with a touchline ban following a night of high tension and disciplinary drama at the Allianz Arena.
The South Africa international, who is on loan from Algerian top-tier outfit CR Belouizdad, has been struggling for game time at the Glamour Boys owing to injuries and stiff competition. However, he was on target as Amakhosi collected maximum points against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the mid-week assignment.
Harry Kane has sent a defiant message to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting that Bayern Munich are capable of beating any team in world football. The England captain reached a remarkable half-century of goals for the season as the German giants produced a stunning comeback to eliminate Real Madrid in a classic quarter-final encounter.
Real Madrid’s Champions League dreams crumbled in spectacular and chaotic fashion at the Allianz Arena as frustration boiled over into a full-scale confrontation with the officials. Jude Bellingham was at the heart of a group of furious Blancos stars who chased referee Slavko Vincic at the final whistle following a night of red cards and late heartbreak.
