Yamal Stars As Spain Beat France To Reach Euro 2024 Final
A wonder strike from teenager Lamine Yamal secured Spain a dramatic 2-1 victory over France in Munich on Tuesday, booking their place in the Euro 2024 final. Yamal, a 16-year-old Barcelona attacker, stole the show with a long-range curler that beat Mike Maignan in the French goal. The strike was a worthy equalizer after Kolo […]
Chiefs Discussing Khune’s Future
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung, has addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune’s future at the club. The 37-year-old Khune has expressed his desire to continue playing for a few more seasons, despite his contract with Chiefs expiring at the end of June. Motaung urges fans to be patient, as the club negotiates […]
Netherlands Reach Euros Semis With Dramatic Comeback
Mert Müldür’s own goal secured a thrilling 2-1 victory for the Netherlands over Turkey, booking their spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo thought he had scored in the 76th minute, but replays showed the ball came off Müldür who was attempted to clear the ball. Turkey had taken the lead through Samet […]
France Edges Past Portugal On Penalties To Reach Semis
Theo Hernandez converted the winning penalty as France edged past Portugal 5-3 in a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final that went to a shootout on Friday. The match itself was a frustrating affair, lacking the spark expected from two sides boasting superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe. Despite a scoreless 120 minutes, France managed to […]
Mokwena Issues Farewell Statement After Leaving Sundowns
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena released a three-page farewell message to the club and its supporters following his departure on Wednesday. Mokwena’s exit comes after a successful four-year stint at Chloorkop. Notably, his last season (2023/24) marked his first and only full campaign as the team’s head coach. During his tenure, he secured three […]
Pirates Confirms Departure Of Pule
Orlando Pirates has announced the departure of midfielder Vincent Pule ahead of the upcoming season. Pule, who joined the Buccaneers in 2018 from Bidvest Wits, battled injuries throughout the last campaign and faced stiff competition on the left wing, particularly after the arrival of Monnapule Saleng in the 2022/23 season. The 32-year-old managed just 11 […]
Gakpo Stars As Dominant Netherlands Reach Euros Quarter-Finals
Cody Gakpo emerged as the hero for the Netherlands, leading them to a resounding 3-0 victory over Romania in the round of 16 clash of the 2024 European Championship at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Monday. Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant individual effort in the first half, cutting inside before unleashing a powerful strike […]
France Edges Past Belgium On Deflected Muani Shot
Randal Kolo Muani’s deflected shot in the 85th minute proved decisive as France edged past Belgium 1-0 in a Round of 16 encounter at the European Championship on Monday. Muani, who came on as a substitute for Marcus Thuram, saw his effort take a touch off Jan Vertonghen, wrong-footing goalkeeper Koen Casteels and finding the […]
England Avoid Upset With Dramatic Late Goals From Bellingham And Kane
England escaped a potential embarrassment on Sunday, defeating Slovakia 2-1 in the round of 16 thanks to late heroics from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The match was a tense affair from the start, with Slovakia holding firm defensively. England dominated possession but struggled to create clear opportunities in the final third. Their frustration was […]
Dortley Wants Bafana To Be Ruthless In Their Chances
Bafana Bafana defender Rushwin Dortley acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in their opening Cosafa Cup match and stressed the need for improvement against Botswana on Saturday. Dortley, who scored his first international goal in the 1-1 draw with Mozambique, believes the game plan was executed well, but finishing let them down. “We planned to play most of […]