The duo made the move from Gauteng to the Cape Winelands outfit during the January transfer window in pursuit of regular minutes, and have since settled into Gavin Hunt’s setup. Tiwane, in particular, has established himself as a key figure at the heart of the defence. Addressing their long-term prospects, CEO Rob Benadie has since commented on the club’s interest.
The versatile midfielder has been doing well for the Glamour Boys since getting promoted to the senior team a couple of seasons ago. However, in the ongoing campaign, he has been under sharp criticism for failing to deliver as expected, especially in the final third. 'Mdu' has been guilty of missing some big chances, and Amakhosi end up paying the price.
Graeme Souness has delivered a damning verdict on Mohamed Salah, suggesting that the Egyptian King has "fallen off a cliff" and is the single biggest reason Liverpool have struggled to defend their Premier League title. The former Reds captain also claimed that Salah's best years are behind him, before calling for the club to sell him at the end of the season.
Bournemouth face a fight to keep hold of head coach Andoni Iraola, with Athletic Club stepping up their pursuit of the Spaniard. With his contract expiring this summer, the 43-year-old is also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace following a fine three-season spell at the Cherries.
Manchester United are preparing to reward homegrown star Kobbie Mainoo with a lucrative new long-term deal at Old Trafford. The teenage midfielder is set for a significant salary hike following his impressive form under head coach Michael Carrick, who has relied upon the England international since taking over from Ruben Amorim.
In 2019, serious injuries forced Micah Richards, then aged 31, to retire from the game. Today, the popular pundit speaks openly about the depression and alcohol problems he experienced at the time.
Igor Tudor has credited Tottenham's recent upturn in form on the squad being more alert during games, telling reporters his players are finally "sleeping less on the pitch" as Spurs battle to drag themselves clear of the Premier League relegation zone. The Croat picked up his first win in charge against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and admits he has seen a positive response to his methods.
The centre-back has been having mixed reactions from football lovers in South Africa. The fans are divided about the quality of the 30-year-old, who has been a regular feature for the Soweto giants, especially after the exit of Mbekezeli Mbokazi to the Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire early in December.
Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed his starting goalkeeper for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley. While Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the preferred choice in the Premier League, a surprise name will take the gloves for the season's first piece of silverware.
Michael Carrick has let loose on the standards of officiating after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Friday night. The Red Devils boss branded the refereeing display as"crazy", "mental" and "baffling" after his side were denied what he believed was a clear second penalty in the game, with the hosts scoring almost immediately after play was waved on.
Arsenal will look to end their six-year trophy drought on Sunday when they take on rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Going back even further, the Gunners haven't won silverware in front of live fans since their 2017 FA Cup triumph, a time when Arsene Wenger was still manager and Mikel Arteta had just completed his first season as Pep Guardiola's assistant.
"It sharpens your mind, and there are clear similarities to football," said Erling Haaland when he announced his investment in the Total Chess World Championship this week. "You have to think quickly, trust your instincts, and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything." The Manchester City striker’s strategy cannot be faulted except at one stadium in particular: Wembley.
The former Bucs captain has sounded a clear call to arms to Sibisi, challenging the centre-back to elevate his leadership as expectations intensify. The Buccaneers now find themselves in a tightening title race, with pressure mounting to reassert control at the top after a costly stalemate against Siwelele FC handed the momentum to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Liam Rosenior has confirmed he is holding "detailed" transfer talks with Chelsea's hierarchy despite growing pressure on his position as head coach. The Blues boss insists his stars are committed to the project as he plots a major squad overhaul alongside co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch insists that despite mounting pressure, Arne Slot still has a unique chance to cement his legacy at Anfield. The transition from Jurgen Klopp’s era has caused friction and debate among fans regarding the tactical direction. However, Crouch believes the season is far from settled and a historic conclusion remains possible.
Bruno Fernandes has revealed his fury after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Friday evening. The Portugal international scored from the penalty spot in the game, but he was incandescent at the Red Devils being denied a second spot-kick after Amad Diallo was pushed over in the area, especially as Bournemouth were awarded a spot-kick for a similar-looking foul.
Timo Werner admitted it will be a special meeting when his San Jose Earthquakes face off against Thomas Muller's Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. The duo shared the pitch consistently for Germany, and have played against each other at the highest levels in Europe on a number of occasions. Werner has tallied two assists in three appearances since signing for San Jose last month.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he could have joined Bayern Munich instead of the Gunners, before developing into a likely Premier League title winner in north London. The Spain international has become one of the best stoppers in Europe under Mikel Arteta's tutelage but it nearly didn't come to pass at all, given the interest from the Bundesliga giants.
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