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"HE NEEDS TO CHANGE" AMORIM SAID ABOUT RASHFORD! IMAGO Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has come out to give his stance between him and striker Marcus Rashford. It has been reported that Rashford's behavior has drastically changed recently. The relationship between Rashford has been reported to have become sour with the 27 year old now looking to secure a move away from the club. A few moves failed due to Rashford's high salary. AC Milan, Barcelona, Como 1907 and Aston Villa were among the teams interested in Rashford. The is what coach Ruben Amorim said when asked about what's happening between him and Rashford as reported by talkSPORT: "Imagine a talent like Rashford, our team should be so much better with him - but he has to change," Amorim said. "If he changes, we are more than welcome [to include him] – and we need it. But in this moment we have to set some standards. We are waiting for Rashford, if he wants it really bad. "You [t...

AL-NASSR SIGNS JHON DURAN FROM ASTON VILLA! A photo by Al-Nassr Al-Nassr have added the services of striker Jhon Duran to their team from English Premier League outfit Aston Villa with a transfer fee of €77M paid for his services. The 21 year old striker penned a five and half year deal which will keep him in the Saudi Pro League club until June 2030. Duran will face a challenge in the Al-Nassr striking department as the club have the recording breaking Cristiano Ronaldo who is currently chasing a record of a 1000 goals and Sadio Mane. Besides the move being lucrative for the youngster, He was criticized by alot of football legends for choosing money over European football.

WILL THE NEW SIGNINGS DO THE JOB FOR NASREDINE NABI? BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs made three blockbuster signings during the week ahead of the highly anticipated Soweto derby which will take place today at the FNB stadium. The Glamour boys signed striker Tashreeq Morris from Supersport United on a swap deal that saw Christian Saile going the opposite direction. Winger Glody Makabi Lilepo from French Ligue 2 club Valencienne and midfielder Thabo Cele who was a free agent at the time of signing. Their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates didn't make any signing in the January transfer window but there were departures with Sandile Mthethwa joining Amazulu on a permanent transfer, Katlego Otladisa on a loan move to Sekhukhune United and Delvi Vieira to Petro de Luanda also on a loan move. Morris won't be available for today's encounter as he is on suspension after an accumulation of yellow card. Lilepo and Cele might get the chance to make their debuts in the Soweto derby. Will the new sig...

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS YESTERDAY! A photo by Durban City FC The Motsepe Foundation Championship resumed after a break of two weeks due to the Nedbank Cup fixtures taking place since last week Friday. Yesterday a few teams locked horns for match day 17 of the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Casric Stars opened the fixtures with a 3-1 win over JDR Stars at the Solomon Mahlangu stadium. A 1-1 draw followed suit between Orbit College and Upington City at the Olympia Park stadium. Durban City followed with a 1-0 win against Kruger United at the Chatsworth stadium, Cape Town Spurs and Milford played a 2-2 draw at the Athlone stadium.

RICHARDS BAY AND MAGESI SETTLE FOR A POINT EACH! A photo by Richards Bay FC Richards Bay FC and Magesi FC shared a point a peace after both clubs played a 0-0 draw earlier on today at the Goodwill King Zwelithini stadium. The match had a bit of controversy as it was halted for a while after the stadium flood lights went off. The tough journey to try to survive in the Betway Premier League continues. The Natal Rich Boys are still in 14th place with 10 points after 15 league matches while Magesi are also still rooted in 16th place with only 8 points after 14 matches. Both clubs will be hoping to collect maximum points in their upcoming fixtures as they race to save their top flight statuses.

POPO MOLANGWANE JOINS ABC MOTSEPE SIDE! A photo by Sunrise FC  ABC Motsepe League side Sunrise FC announced the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates defender Joseph Molangwane on a free transfer as the 35 year old departed Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premier League this month. "We would like to welcome back @molangoane who has joined @sunrisefc_theelite during the deadline transfer window after his time at Marumo Gallants. Sunrise FC wrote on their social media platforms earlier on today. Molangwane joins veterans Tebogo Langerman, Edward Mangqele and coach Punch Masenamela who are also at the Limpopo based club.

SANTOS WELCOMES NEYMAR JR BACK! IMAGO Santos FC has announced the signing of former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain winger Neymar JR on a free transfer. Neymar joins the club where he made a name for himself a few years back before departing to Barcelona. The 32 year old player cut ties with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal a few weeks where he had a botched stint which saw him playing just 7 games across all competitions since he joined the club in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain. Injuries were the contributing factors to Neymar's drop in form and he will be hoping that he can bounce back and finish his career on a good note.

ATLANTA UNITED SIGN A PLAYER FROM NEWCASTLE UNITED! IMAGO Major League Soccer club Atlanta United have acquired the services of their former player Miguel Almiron on a three year deal from Newcastle United. Almiron left the Major League Soccer club in January 2019 to complete a €24M transfer to the English Premier League. The 30 year old winger spent 6 season at Newcastle United where he made 223 appearances and contributed to 42 goals across all competitions. Below is part of the statement released by the Atlanta United on their website yesterday announcing Almiron: "Atlanta United welcomed midfielder Miguel Almirón back to the club on a designated player deal through 2027 with an option for 2028, making official the highly anticipated homecoming of a key member of the club’s inaugural season and historic championship run in 2018. "Almirón spent two seasons playing for Atlanta United from 2017-2018 , so this will be his second stint with the club. "His Newcastle U...

EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFIED AND ELIMINATED TEAMS! GETTY Last night all 36 teams participating in this season's UEFA Europa League learnt their fate. 8 teams automatically qualified for the tournament's round of 16 while 16 teams will have to lock horns against each other to secure places in the round of 16. 12 teams were automatically relegated from the tournament yesterday and some days or weeks before yesterday. *8 automatically qualified teams: Lazio, Athletic Club, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspurs, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiacos and Rangers. *16 play-off spots teams: Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, FCSB, Ajax, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Roma, Viktoria Plzeň, Ferencvaros, Porto, AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Union Saint-Gilloise, PAOK, FC Twente and Fenerbahçe. *Eliminated teams: Braga, IF Elfsborg, Hoffenheim, Beşiktaş, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Slavia Praha, Malmo, RFS, Ludogorets, Dynamo Kyiv, OG Nice and Qarabag FK.

NGEZANA GETS A CHANCE AGAINST MAN UNITED BUT DOESN'T GET DESIRED RESULTS! A photo by FCSB Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana got a chance to play against Manchester United last night in the last match of long log of the UEFA Europa League. Ngezana's club FCSB were unfortunate to lose the match with a 2-0 scoreline which resulted in FCSB finishing in 11th place of the Europa League log and not secure an automatic qualification to the round of 16. FCSB will have to await the fixtures of the Europa League play-offs and still have a good chance of qualifying. The goal scorers of last night were Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo.

SUPERSPORT CONFIRM THE ACQUISITION OF LEBOHANG MABOE! A photo by Supersport United Supersport United have confirmed the arrival of midfielder Lebohang Maboe on 5 months loan from cross town rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. Maboe is the second signing for Matsatsantsa in this current transfer window as they recently added Christian Saile from Kaizer Chiefs on a permanent transfer. Saile's move saw Tashreeq Morris head Kaizer Chiefs way also on a permanent transfer. Maboe will be crucial for the Gavin Hunt side as they look to challenge for the remaining 2 trophies which is the Betway Premier League and the Nedbank Cup.

ANOTHER DEFENDER LANDS AT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FACILITIES! A photo by Mamelodi Sundowns FC Mamelodi Sundowns have further made reinforcements to their defense as the club announced the signing of Argentine defender Lucas Suarez on a five months loan from Club Atletico Talleres. Suarez joins Keanu Cupido who was announced yesterday on a permanent transfer from Cape Town City FC. Before the signing of Cupido and Suarez, Sundowns also scooped midfielder Jayden Adams from Stellenbosch FC in this current transfer window. Big name departures from the Mamelodi Sundowns camp are Lesiba Nku to Stellenbosch FC on a permanent transfer, Lebohang Maboe to Supersport United on a five months loan and Thembinkosi Lorch who is rumoured to be on his way Wydad Casablanca.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND WELCOMES NEW HEAD COACH! A photo by Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund has appointed former Croatian national team and Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac. The 53 year old coach penned a deal that will keep him at the club until June next year. Dortmund had been without a coach for more than a week since firing Nuri Sahin. "The BVB has re-occupied the position of head coach. Niko Kovac will take over the team next Sunday - a day after the Bundesliga game in Heidenheim. The Berlin-born signs a contract with BVB until the 30th. June 2026." Dortmund wrote on their social media platforms earlier on today. Kovac brings his brother and former BVB professional Robert Kovac as well as Filip Tapalovic as co-trainer to BVB. Dortmund concluded.

UNAI EMERY GIVES INTEL ON OLLIE WATKINS TRANSFER RUMORS! Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has given his stance regarding the reported Ollie Watkins interest from Arsenal. It has been reported that The Gunners had a bid rejected by Villa for the services of Watkins. Below is what coach Unai Emery said in a post match interview after the 4-2 UEFA Champions League win over Celtic as reported by Sky Sports News: "I don't want. It is good news to have offers from another club. It is good. I don't want, of course.  "We want to keep our sport objective through the players we have in the squad.  "To get this deal, we are going to be very demanding. Watkins is our striker."

PEP GUARDIOLA DOUBTFUL THAT MAN CITY CAN WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! GETTY Having secured a UEFA Champions League play-off spot after defeating  Club Brugge 3-1 last night, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola is doubtful his team will win the champions league. City haven't had a good finish to the 2024 as they lost alot of matches across all competitions but they are now slowly picking themselves up.  Below is what Guardiola had to say in his post match interview as reported by Sky Sports: "Right now, no," said Guardiola when asked if his side could lift the trophy. "I'm so pragmatic." "The reality is the reality. These teams have more experience than us.  "If we had to play tomorrow it would be difficult, but in two weeks I don't know the position we will be.  "We are going to prepare well and try it, we'll see what happens. "Maybe we are lucky. I don't know if they are happy to play against us but there are no complaints....

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIED AND ELIMINATED TEAMS! A photo by the UEFA Champions League The new format of the UEFA Champions League had 36 teams across Europe scrapping to qualify for the next round of the tournament. The final matches of the long log of the new Champions League took place last night. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, LOSC Lille and Aston Villa automatically qualified for the next round of the tournament after finishing in the top 8. Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, PSV, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Monaco, Stade Brestios, Feyenoord, Celtic, Manchester City, Sporting CP and Club Brugge all have to play in the play-offs to see who is able to book a round of 16 spots after finishing from 9th to 24th on the log. Dinamo Zagreb, VfB Stuttgart, Shakhtar Donetsk, Bologna, Crvena Zvezda, SK Sturm Graz, Sparta Praha, RB Leipzig, Girona, RB Salzburg, SK Slovan Bratislava and BSC Young Boys are all...

NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 16 SPOTS CONFIRMED! BackpagePix The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the fixtures of the Nedbank Cup round of 16. Kaizer Chiefs, Chippa United, Orlando Pirates, Baroka FC, Mamelodi Sundowns, Durban City FC, Mpheni Home Defenders, TS Galaxy, Marumo Gallants, Amazulu, Stellenbosch FC, Polokwane City, Sekhukhune United, Supersport United and Cape Town Spurs are the confirmed teams.  A decision by the PSL might be made if Royal AM won't be able to honour their Round of 32 fixture against Milford FC which will result in Milford progressing.  Below is the Nedbank Cup round of 16 fixtures compiled by the Premier Soccer League:

KEANU CUPIDO TOUCH DOWN CHLOORKOP! A photo by Mamelodi Sundowns FC As we as Gatti Sports Reports SA had reported a few days ago that Keanu Cupido has completed a move to the defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns, The Miguel Cardoso side has confirmed his arrival. Cupido spent six and a half seasons at Cape Town City FC after returning to South African from France in 2018. 27 year old defender will now have to challenge the likes of Khuliso Mudau, Kegan Johannes and Zuko Mdunyelwa in the right back position. Cupido can also play as a center-back and a defensive midfielder.

STELLIES UNVEILS THE SIGNING OF LESIBA NKU! A photo by Stellenbosch FC Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of winger Lesiba Nku from Mamelodi Sundowns on a permanent transfer. Nku was rumoured to be joining Stellies on loan until the end of the season but now his move has been confirmed as a permanent transfer. The January transfer window saw Jayden Adams going Sundowns way while Nku head Stellies way. Below is a statement released by the Stellenbosch FC website earlier on today announcing the acquisition of Nku: "Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to confirm the Deadline Day signing of Lesiba Nku on a permanent transfer from Mamelodi Sundowns." "Nku, who is renowned for his technical ability and dynamic attacking play, has been brought in to bolster Stellies’ front-line and to contribute towards the club’s ongoing domestic and continental ambitions." "The 28-year-old has experience playing at the highest level of South African and CAF football from...

WILL WYDAD LAND THEMBINKOSI LORCH? BackpagePix Wydad Casablanca are reported to be in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns over the services of out of favour midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch after the former Orlando Pirates player was offered to the Moroccan giants according to SoccerLaduma. Lorch was also reported to be wanted by Kaizer Chiefs but Sundowns apparently turned down the offer submitted by Amakhosi and chose to engage with Wydad instead. Should the Lorch and Wydad move materialize, The 31 year old midfielder will link up with his former coach Rhulani Mokwena who is now in the books of Wydad.

LEBOHANG MABOE COMPLETES A SWITCH TO PSL CLUB! BackpagePix It has been reported that Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang Maboe has completed a move to Tshwane rivals Supersport United for the remainder of the season according to iDiskiTimes. The stiff midfield completion in the Sundowns camp has forced the 30-year old to go look for playing time and a move to Matsatsantsa seems to be a better one. Sundowns recently added another midfielder in Jayden Adams from Stellenbosch FC a few days ago and Maboe's chances of playing were getting more slim. The former Mbombela United and Maritzburg United midfielder has played just 10 games across all competitions since the season started and hasn't contributed to any goal.

ANCELOTTI SAY "VINI JR WANTS TO STAY! IMAGO Despite a €1B salary in five years offered by a club in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has shed some light that Vinicius JR wants to remain at Madrid. Real Madrid on the other hand were open to entertaining offers from the Saudi Pro League but still stuck by their €1B release clause on the Brazilian. “Saudi proposal for Vinicius? I can tell you that Vini Jr wants to stay here… and win all titles at Real Madrid”. Said Carlo Ancelotti. “If a player leaves Real Madrid for Saudi? I understand everything in football. Like Toni Kroos’ decision... but Vinicius wants to stay here and choose the glory”. Ancelotti concluded.

CASEMIRO REJECTED TWO EUROPEAN TEAMS AFTER HIS SERVICES! IMAGO According to multiple sources, Manchester United midfielder Carlos Casemiro has rejected two European teams as he is eyeing a lucrative Saudi Pro League move. Manchester United are desperately in need of getting rid of Carlos Casemiro and Marcus Rashford who are currently earning over £300k each per week to reduce their wage bill. Other players that the club wants to sell are Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie and alot of European teams are interested in their services. They way things are going for Casemiro and Rashford, it seems they will be staying a bit longer at United and hope offers will come their way in the next transfer window.

ANOTHER HIGHLY RATED PLAYER TO JOIN MAGESI FC! A photo by  Magesi FC Kaizer Chiefs defender Bongani Sam is reported to be on his way out of the Soweto giants to join Magesi FC on loan for the remainder of the season. Sam penned a three year deal at beginning of the season from Orlando Pirates but was immediately injured days after Chiefs acquired his services. The 27 year old defender recovered from his injury but struggled to make his way in the Kaizer Chiefs match day squad with the new coach Nabi preferring Bradley Cross and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe ahead of him. Sam will join Thabang Sibanyoni, Ntsako Makhubela, Mcedisi Vandala, Lehlohonolo Mtshali and Camren Ashby who joined the club in the January transfer window.

NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 32 RESULTS TODAY! A photo by Amazulu FC Stellenbosch FC, Amazulu and Supersport United all joined the long list of the teams that progressed to the Nedbank Cup round of 16 after winning their round of 32 encounters today. Stellenbosch FC won 2-1 against Motsepe Foundation Championship  club Kruger United at the Danie Craven stadium, Langelihle Phili and Devin Titus scored the two goals for Stellies while Nkosinathi Ononogbu got the only goal for Kruger United. The second match saw Amazulu hammering ABC Motsepe League side Mighty Eagles 5-1 at the Goodwill King Zwelithini stadium. Former Orlando Pirates defender scored his first ever career hat-trick then Mlondi Mbanjwa and Etiosa Ighodaro got one goal each. The last match saw Supersport United defeating Magesi FC 2-0 at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium. Vincent Pule and new signing Christian Saile got the goals of the day. Tomorrow TS Galaxy will host Vasco Da Gama at Mbombela stadium then the round of 16 fixture w...

NEYMAR JR AND AL-HILAL PART WAYS! IMAGO Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal have confirmed the departure of former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain winger Neymar JR. Both parties decided to part ways on mutual agreement. Neymar has been at Al-Hilal since the beginning of the 2023-24 season where he completed a €90M transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The 32 year old winger has been struggling with injuries since joining  the Saudi giant which resulted in him playing under 10 matches across all competitions thurs far. Below is a statement released by Al-Hilal on their social media platforms earlier on today:

GIVEN MASHIKINYA SPOTTED AT BETWAY PREM SIDE! BackpagePix In just under four months after joining Motsepe Foundation Championship side Baroka FC on free transfer, Farpost has reported that midfielder Given Mashikinya had parted ways with Baroka FC and now training with Betway Premier League newbies Magesi FC. Magesi will be looking to also strengthen their squad as they are rumoured to have parted ways with few key players with the likes of Kgaogelo Sekgota, Limbikani Mzava and Moloisane Makhele being rumoured to have received termination letters. Dikwena tša Meetsi still find themselves in the last position of the Betway Premier League log with only 7 points from 13 matches. 

CHELSEA PLAYER TO LEAVE FOR ASTON VILLA! A photo by Chelsea FC Chelsea center-back Axel Disasi has been reported to have agreed terms with fellow English Premier League club Aston Villa for a possible transfer. Despite playing 34 games so far this season for the Enzo Maresca side, Disasi seems to be seeking a new challenge at Villa and possibly better remuneration. What's left now is for Chelsea and Aston Villa to reach an agreement according to Fabrizio Romano. Below is a statement released by Fabrizio Romano yesterday on his social media platform and is written as follows: "𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Axel Disasi has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa to LEAVE Chelsea. "Disasi wants to join Aston Villa despite interest from more clubs around Europe after direct talk with Unai Emery, crucial to get the green light from the player. "It’s now up to Chelsea and Aston Villa to reach full agreement for Disasi’s transfer, negotiations on.

VILLA MAN SECURES BUNDESLIGA MOVE! A photo by Fabrizio Romano Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia has completed a loan move to Bundesliga defending champion Bayer Leverkusen for the remainder of the season according to Fabrizio Romano. It is reported that Buendia will also sign a one year contract extension at Villa before heading to Leverkusen. "𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! Emiliano Buendía, set to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan from Villa. Fabrizio Romano wrote  "Verbal agreement in place for loan move until June as buy option not mandatory included for around €20m. Romano added. "Buendía will sign new one-year deal at Villa ahead of loan move to Bayer Leverkusen, wanted by Alonso. Romano concluded.

XABI ALONSO'S TOP STRIKER WANTED IN SAUDI ARABIA! AFP The Saudi Pro League teams are trying by all means to make their league one of the best leagues in the world. The league has brought some of the best player in the past two seasons since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to the middle east. It has been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface who will the perfect replacement for Anderson Talisca who is set to join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahçe. "𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Al Nassr open talks to sign Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen! Wrote Fabrizio Romano on his social media platforms yesterday. "Negotiations ongoing for the Nigerian striker, Al Nassr are working to sign Anderson Talisca’s replacement. Roman wrote. "Al Nassr will sign a top striker to play alongside Cristiano… negotiations now on for Victor Boniface. Roman concluded.

BURNLEY AND LEEDS SHARE THE SPOILS! A photo by Burnley FC In a race for automatic promotion to the English Premier League, Burnley and Leeds United played a 0-0 draw last night at Turf Moor in match day 29 of the EFL Championship. Both teams remained in the positions they went into the yesterday's encounter with. Burnley remained third with 57 points after match day 29 while Leeds are still in first place with 60 points after match day 29. Burnley's next encounter will be away at Portsmouth this coming Saturday while Leeds are home to Cardiff City also on Saturday.

2025 AFCON DRAW COMPLETED! GETTY The Total Energies has completed the draw for this year's Africa Cup Of Nations which is set to be hosted in Morocco. All 24 teams learnt who they will be facing in which group. South Africa are in group B, Same group as Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe. Here all the teams in their respective groups as compiled by Total Energies Africa Cup Of Nations organization earlier on today:

SEKHUKHUNE UNITED SEE OFF CAPE TOWN CITY TO ADVANCE TO NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 16! A photo by Sekhukhune United Sekhukhune United have successfully defeated Cape Town City FC with a 2-0 earlier on today at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium to book their spots in the Nedbank Cup round of 16. Orlando Pirates loanee Katlego Otladisa got his first goal in the colours of Sekhukhune after he opened the scoring in the 57th minute.  Relebogile Mokhuoane doubled the lead for the Lehlohonolo Seema coached side netting in the 70th minute.

JOSE MOURINHO SIDE COMPLETES THE SIGNING OF AL-NASSR STRIKER! IMAGO Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of Al-Nassr striker Anderson Talisca according to Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian striker has been a lively force Al-Nassr combining together with former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Talisca has played 104 matches and scored 76 goals and 10 assists across all competitions for Al-Nassr. "𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! Fenerbahçe agree deal to sign Anderson Talisca from Al Nassr."  Fabrizio Romano wrote on his social media platforms earlier on today. "Talisca will be in Istanbul in the next hours for medical and contract signing, deal will be valid until June ‘26. Roman continued.

SUNDOWNS CLOSING IN ON R15M RATED DEFENDER FROM BETWAY PREM SIDE! A photo by Mamelodi Sundowns FC Mamelodi Sundowns are further looking to strengthen their squad in right back position. According to iDiskiTimes, The defending league champions are on the verge of completing the signing of Cape Town City FC right back Keanu Cupido with a transfer fee of over R10m agreed between both teams. The 27-year old defender has represented The Citizens for over 140 games across all competitions since joining them in July 2018. Cupido has also been in the books of the now-defunct Bidvest Wits FC and French club AC Ajaccio. Should Cupido join Sundowns, He will have to tussle for the right back position with the likes of Khuliso Mudau, Zuko Mdunyelwa and Kegan Johannes.

KAIZER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF MORRIS, CELE & LILEPO! Tashreeq Morris, A photo by Kaizer Chiefs FC Kaizer Chiefs have unveiled the signing of top rated striker Glody Makabi Lilepo from Valencienne, Midfielder Thabo Cele who joined the club as a free agent after parting ways his former Russian first tier club after both parties agreed on mutual termination and Tashreeq Morris from Supersport United. Thank Cele, A photo by Kaizer Chiefs FC Morris and Lilepo signed two and half year deals while Cele signed a three year deal. Globular Makabi Lilepo, A photo by Kaizer Chiefs FC Christian Saile will now head to Supersport United as a sweetener for the Tashreeq Morris deal.

TSHEPO 'SKHWAMA' MATETE AMONG PLAYERS TO LEAVE TOWNSHIP ROLLERS! BackpagePix A few days ago, Botswana Premier League club Township Rollers released a brief statement on their social media platforms mentioning players who are set to depart the club.  Among the players announced, The name of former Baroka FC, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and Chippa United winger Tshepo 'Skhwama' Matete was mentioned. The statement released by the Township Rollers a few days ago is written as follows: "Official Announcement: Players Placed On Transfer List "Township Rollers has reached an agreement to place the players lìsted below on the transfer list;  - Tapiwa Sepatela - Tshepo Matete - Obonwe Maome - Bophelo Kealeboga - Ntwambe Wafuana Djo "We thank them for their service to the club and wish them well in their future endeavours.

ANGE POSTECOGLU NEEDS 3 MORE MONTHS TO FIX SPURS! GETTY Following the poor run at the club, Tottenham Hotspurs head coach Ange Postecoglu has urged the club's supporters that he still needs time to sort out the team. The lack of enough players due to them being out on injuries is the most contributing factor for Spurs' poor run. Postecoglu mentioned that key players will be back from injuries and in the next 3 months they can do something special. Spurs lost 2-1 at home yesterday against Leicester City in the English Premier League and below is what Postecoglu had to say in a post match interview as reported by Sky Sports: "When you are a manager of a football club, you can feel vulnerable and isolated, I don't feel that. The players are giving everything. I focus on that and try and support the players." It doesn't come into my conscious trying to convince people, I've been around long enough that people will judge where we are at the moment, which hasn...

RASHFORD NOT DOING ENOUGH AT TRAINING TO IMPRESS AMORIM? IMAGO Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim gave a candid view of the situation regarding the absence of Marcus Rashford for the past few weeks. Rashford last played for United in December where the club lost 3-2 against Nottingham Forest FC and hasn't played ever since. Below is what coach Ruben Amorim said in a post match interview yesterday after the 1-0 win over Fulham: “It’s always the same reason. The reasons is the training, the way I see what a footballer should do. In training, in life and it’s every day, every detail. So if things don’t change, I will not change. "It’s the same situation for every player. If you do the maximum, if you do the right things, we can use every player." "And you can see it today on the bench – we miss a little bit of pace to go, to change the game, to move some pieces but I prefer like that. "I will put Vital before I put a player that don’t give the maximum every ...

BARCELONA PUT 7 PAST VALENCIA! A photo by FC Barcelona  Last night, FC Barcelona dismantled Valencia CF in a Spanish LaLiga encounter where the Catalan giants won by 7 goals to 1 and narrowed the gap between themselves, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Fermin Lopez scored a hat-trick, Raphina, Frankie de Jong, Robert Lewandoski and Ferran Torres scored 1 goal each and the 7th goal was an own goal from Cesar Tarrega. Valencia got 1 goal back through Hugo Duro. The Hansi Flick side is now 3 points behind second place Atletico Madrid and 7 points behind first place Real Madrid after 21 matches. Valencia remained in 19th place with 16 points after 21 matches and surely have to dig deeper to get themselves out of the relegation zone.

SUNDAY NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 32 RESULTS! BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Polokwane City and Mpheni Home Defenders joined Marumo Gallants, Mamelodi Sundowns, Baroka FC, Cape Town Spurs, Durban City FC and Chippa United who already advanced to the tournament's round  of 16. Below are the Nedbank Cup round of 32 results for today: *Orlando Pirates 3-1 Richards Bay FC. *Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 Free Agents *Mpheni Home Defender 3-1 Hungry Lions. *Polokwane City 1-0 The Bees.

WHAT ARE AMAZULU PLANNING AFTER MASS PLAYERS CLEARING? A photo by Amazulu FC Amazulu continued making club departures sending out their players on loan to the Betway Premier League, Motsepe Foundation Championship and also the ABC Motsepe League respectively. Yesterday Amazulu confirmed that Siphephelo Majola has joined D'General Football Club on loan until the end of the season while Senzo Ndlovu has been confirmed to have joined Durban City FC on a six-month loan until the end of the season. The above mentioned players joined Junior Dion and Yanga Mjoli who completed loan moves to Marumo Gallants until the end of the season, Olwethu Mzimela and Siyanda Hlangabeza who also went to Durban City FC for the remainder of the season. Additionally, Usuthu welcomed the signing of Elmo Kambindu from Chippa United on a permanent transfer. What is coach Arthur Zwane and Vusimuzi Vilakazi planning for Amazulu?

NEDBANK CUP FIXTURES TODAY! BackpagePix Six teams already booked their Nedbank Cup round of 16 spots of the 2024/25 season tournament. It all started on Friday when Marumo Gallants defeated Pretoria Callies with a 1-0 scoreline. Yesterday we saw Chippa United defeating Lamontville Golden Arrows 2-1, Cape Town Spurs defeating Venda FC 3-1, Baroka FC defeating Umvoti FC 3-0, Durban City FC defeating Lerumo Lions 2-0 and Mamelodi Sundowns defeating Sibanye Golden Stars 5-2 to confirm their spots. Today's Nedbank Cup round of 32 fixtures are scheduled as follows: *Mpheni Home Defenders vs Hungry Lions FC at Thohoyandou stadium, Kickoff time 15h00. *Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates at the Goodwill King Zwelithini stadium, Kickoff time 15h00. *Polokwane City vs The Bees FC at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium, Kickoff time 15h00. *Kaizer Chiefs vs Free Agents at the FNB stadium, Kickoff time 18h00.

KHANYISA MAYO AMONG THE GOALS AS HIS CLUB MOVES A PLACE MORE IN THE LEAGUE! BackpagePix Former Cape Town City FC striker Khanyisa Mayo has been slowly getting his goal scoring form back. The Bafana Bafana international scored a goal in CR Belouizdad's 2-1 win over Paradou in an Algerian Ligue 1 encounter. Belouizdad moved to third place of the Algerian league log after yesterday's results having now accumulated 23 points in 13 leagues matches. The club have 2 games in hand to catch up with first place JS Kabylie who are on 25 points after 15 matches. The South African player has now scored 4 goals in 20 appearances across all competitions since joining Belouizdad, How many goals is Mayo going to end the season on?

MANCHESTER UNITED CONFIRM ANTONY'S DEPARTURE! IMAGO A few days ago, We as Gatti Sports Reports SA had reported that Manchester United winger Antony dos Santos has completed a loan move to Spanish LaLiga club Real Betis Belompie, Manchester United released a statement confirming his departure and is written as follows: "Manchester United forward Antony will spend the rest of the 2024/25 season in Spain, subject to international clearance. "The Brazil international has completed a loan move to Real Betis in La Liga. "Manuel Pellegrini's team are currently ninth in the table and still involved in the UEFA Conference League. "The Reds played Betis in the United States, in July, as part of our pre-season tour with Antony appearing in the second half of a 3-2 victory. "Antony joined United from Ajax in 2022 and scored in his first three Premier League appearances, including against Arsenal on his debut at Old Trafford. "The winger also scooped ou...