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Ademola Lookman is relishing a momentous clash with Bayer Leverkusen after helping Atalanta reach the Europa League final for the first time in the clubs history. The Nigeria international is enjoying another fine season with La Dea afte

As one of the most demanding jobs in South African football at the moment, heres a look at high-profile names linked with the Kaizer Chiefs hotseat. With Cavin Johnson currently serving as the clubs interim coach, the Glamour Boys have b

RS Berkane will battle it out with Zamalek in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday, 12 May. Kick-off is at 21h00 CAT. The first-leg encounter is scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in a city lo

Mamelodi Sundowns will chase a 50th unbeaten league game in a row, while Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates will continue their race to finish in second place, as the DStv Premiership holds a full round of fixtures across the weekend. S

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena highlighted the pride that he felt for his team as they emerged big winners at the Inaugural Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Awards on Thursday evening. Thapelo Maseko

Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh has backed Vinicius Junior for the Ballon dOr award after the Brazilian stars exploits in the UEFA Champions League clash. The 23-year-old was involved in the build-up to Real Madrids first goal as Joselu po

Paul Onuachu has handed Nigeria a slight concern after sustaining an injury in Trabzonspors 4-0 win over Fatih Karagumruk in the second leg of the Turkish Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. The 29-year-old striker, who part of the Super Eagle

A popular football pundit believes that the criticism of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been unfair given his goal return during the 2023/24 campaign. Having scored 16 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions so far, the Senegale

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken another step toward an unbeaten DStv Premiership season after they were held by Golden Arrows, while Orlando Pirates continued their great form in a full round of DStv Premiership matches played on the midweek of Tues