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The 30-year-old made his first appearance last weekend as the Glamour Boys hosted their old rivals, the Buccaneers, at the FNB Stadium. It happened to be a bad outing as Amakhosi suffered their worst defeat against Bucs in 25 years, which saw the Premier Soccer League hopes this season suffer a massive blow.

Manchester United made a special pitch to Benjamin Sesko which convinced him to join the Red Devils over Newcastle despite the Magpies offering him a higher salary. Sesko was the subject of interest from Arsenal and Newcastle last summer before opting to move to Old Trafford in a £74 million ($99m) signing and after a slow start he is beginning to pay off the fee with a spate of goals since January.

Iran's place at the upcoming World Cup has been put in doubt amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The president of Iran's soccer federation said on Monday that the country's World Cup hopes seem slim at the moment, although organizers say there has been no formal indication that plans will change for this summer.

The South Africa international is one of the new players that the Brazilians signed in the January transfer window. However, he had to endure some time on the sidelines as he recovered from an injury sustained while on loan at Orbit College from the Buccaneers. It is interesting to see how he will impact his new team this season.

The 73-year-old tactician has been with the national team since 2021 and helped them to compete in two Africa Cup of Nations finals, winning a bronze in the 2023 edition before falling in the Round of 16 in the most recent one. However, the biggest achievement, arguably, was to help South Africa qualify for the global competition.

Within a month, Amakhosi faced big setbacks in the season, and questions remain about whether they can quickly dust themselves off and return to winning ways. Elimination from the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup saw the Glamour Boys' trophy ambitions go up in smoke. Fans expected them to bounce back against their traditional rivals, but they were served additional heartbreak.

The South African top-tier side has been frequently making changes in the technical team since their promotion to the top. So far, three men have been sacked this season, and most recently, the Technical Director followed suit. The club management has now come clear on the decision made a couple of days ago.

After facing off in the first Soweto derby of the season, both Bucs and the Sea Robbers are staring at bad news. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers will be in action in the midweek but will have to do duties without key players. The stars are suspended, meaning the coaches of the respective teams will have to look out for alternatives.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has admitted he is feeling "nervous" about the Gunners' title credentials following a "jittery" performance in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Despite moving five points clear at the Premier League summit, the iconic former striker was left concerned by how Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to finish off a 10-man Blues team at the Emirates Stadium. Wright believes the north Londoners are developing a worrying habit of fading in the second half, a trend that could prove fatal as they enter the business end of the season.

Michael Carrick’s audition for the permanent Manchester United job received a further boost on Sunday as the Old Trafford faithful made their feelings clear during a gritty 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. Since stepping in as interim boss, the former midfield maestro has overseen a remarkable transformation in fortunes, with the Red Devils now climbing into third place in the Premier League table. Supporters serenaded their former captain towards full-time of the contest, with United having extended his unbeaten run to seven matches.

Masandawana managed to withstand the Babina Noko storm and finally collected three points at home. The victory ensured that Downs remain in a neck-and-neck battle with the Sea Robbers as the league enters the homestretch. Bucs had earlier registered a convincing win over arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a Soweto derby showdown.

The Endrick show continues to captivate Ligue 1, but even a masterclass from the Real Madrid loanee wasn't enough to stop a resurgent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from snatching the headlines. In a pulsating clash at the Stade Velodrome, the Brazilian starlet showcased exactly why Los Blancos were so desperate to secure his signature, providing a pair of sublime assists. However, the night ultimately belonged to the veteran Aubameyang, whose late brace turned the game on its head to secure a 3-2 victory for Marseille.

To beat Amakhosi, the Buccaneers needed their players to be in top form, and one of those who really showed up is a Bafana Bafana forward. The victory was huge for the Sea Robbers, as it kept them tightly in the title race. For the Glamour Boys, a poor form that has been witnessed recently persisted.

Noahkai Banks says he is "very torn" over his international future as he considers his opportunities with the U.S. men's national team and Germany. The teenage defender was in USMNT camp in the fall but did not earn a cap and remains eligible for either national team. Banks has also featured on various U.S. youth teams since 2023.

Going into this fixture, Masandawana were already under pressure after Orlando Pirates widened the gap on Saturday. A convincing win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby saw the Sea Robbers go three points ahead of Downs. But after the Sunday result, the title race rivals are at par point-wise, but Bucs lead courtesy of a superior goal difference.

Amakhosi were humiliated by their old rivals in a contest where they offered little resistance for the better part of the afternoon. By their co-coach’s own admission, they were out of the game and were outplayed by their opponents. The damaging result also appeared to have caught the attention of their former coach, adding to the growing scrutiny on their performance.

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has sent a chilling warning to Premier League defenders by claiming he is "not that happy" with his goalscoring return this season, despite having already reached 16 goals in all competitions. The Frenchman was the star of the show as the Reds dismantled West Ham 5-2 at Anfield on Saturday, but the summer signing remains convinced that there is significant room for improvement in his game as the season reaches its climax.

As he shines, the promising attacker has been linked with a move to the Premier Soccer League's big three. According to transfer rumours, he is the most sought-after talent right now in the country. However, he has been advised to take his time before making a rushed decision to join either the Buccaneers, Masandawana or Amakhosi.

When the football association confirmed that South Africa will face the Central American side, questions were raised. Many wanted to see the national team face stronger sides, either from within Africa or from Europe. However, SAFA's decision to secure the friendly has continued to get support among known figures in the football circle.

Arsenal are on the verge of making north London history this weekend as they look to secure the earliest St Totteringham's Day on record. For the uninitiated, this is the celebration held by Gunners fans on the exact date it becomes mathematically impossible for bitter rivals Tottenham to finish above them in the Premier League table. With Mikel Arteta’s men currently flying at the summit and Spurs languishing near the foot of the division, the traditional shift in power is set to be confirmed before the clocks even go back.

The South African coach has come out swinging against his detractors following a frustrating period for MC Alger. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician, who has often been compared to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola due to his tactical sophistication, insisted on his own unique coaching identity after his side failed to secure maximum points in consecutive league outings.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has dropped a significant bombshell ahead of his side’s highly-anticipated Premier League encounter with Arsenal, admitting that he has been forced to compromise on his tactical vision. Since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge in January, the 41-year-old has sought to implement a more expansive style of play, but he has now conceded that the physical demands of his philosophy are currently beyond the reach of his squad.

England star Harry Kane has confirmed he is officially targeting Robert Lewandowski's historic Bundesliga single-season scoring record after a match-winning performance against Borussia Dortmund. The England captain was the star of the show at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, netting twice as Bayern Munich edged out their rivals in a pulsating 3-2 victory.

German striker Timo Wener came off the bench to assist on his San Jose debut, as the Quakes saw off Atlanta United with a comfortable 2-0 win. Werner, who penned a multi-year Designated Player deal with San Jose, did not start in his first available game after moving from RB Leipzig. However, his impact was immediate, as he needed little time to grab his first goal involvement.

The Glamour Boys co-coach has broken his silence regarding the intensifying pressure on his position following a disastrous run of form that has seen the Naturena outfit fall off the pace in the league and eliminated from both the Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup. Amakhosi have endured a nightmare February, losing four of their last five matches across all competitions, leaving fans questioning whether the current technical team is capable of restoring the club’s former glory.

Harry Kane continues to rewrite the history books in Germany, shattering three separate goalscoring records by firing in twice for Bayern Munich in their dramatic 3-2 Der Klassiker victory. The England captain took his tally to a staggering 45 goals in all competitions this season with a double in Saturday's five-goal thriller away at rivals Borussia Dortmund.

The 20-year-old started his first home match of the season and played well in securing a clean sheet for his club despite playing for 40 minutes with 10 men after a VAR review led to a red card for left back Jonathan Dean.

Germán Berterame understands that expectations come with the price tag. Inter Miami invested $15 million to acquire the striker from Monterrey, and following a 3-0 season-opening loss to LAFC, the Mexico international addressed the media for the first time as a Herons player ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Orlando City, as Miami look for their first win of the MLS season.

Manchester City were dealt a fresh injury blow after their 1-0 at Leeds United in addition to losing Erling Haaland, who missed the trip to Elland Road with a minor knee problem. City's top scorer sustained the injury in Thursday's training session although Pep Guardiola insisted it was "not a big issue". City's injury problems deepened during the match as another key player was forced off.