Official: Real Announce Mbappe Mega-Deal

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Real Madrid have announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe after he became a free agent following the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract. Mbappe, 25, finally joined Los Blancos, two years after his move to the Santiago Bernabeu broke down. Instead, the Frenchman stayed at PSG, where he won two more Ligue 1 titles, one French Cup and one French Super Cup. However, after breaking multiple records in France and at PSG, Mbappe was out for a new challenge and his move to Los Blancos on a contract until 2029 was now confirmed. Just two days ago, Real

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Mbatha Opens Up On His Pirates Future

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On-loan Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has provided an update on his future with his loan stint set to come to an end on June 30. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at the Buccaneers from SuperSport United until the end of June, though Bucs have an option to further extend his stay. Mbatha has been a vital cog in Jose Riveiro’s team since joining them in January 2024, racking up 21 appearances across all competitions, scoring once and providing two assists in the process. He put in another great shift in the middle of the park in this past

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Broos Gives Mudau Update, Confirms Four Niggles

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Khuliso Mudau will be ready for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, while four players have minor issues. Broos named his 23-man squad on Thursday which featured Siyabonga Ngezana and Relebohile Mofokeng, two potential debutants after impressive seasons for FCSB and Orlando Pirates, respectively. But he will now have to make do without Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Grant Kekana who was released from the team camp on Monday morning, after suffering a hamstring injury in the Nedbank Cup final defeat to Orlando Pirates in Mbombela on Saturday.

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Official: Stellenbosch Announce First Departure

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Stellenbosch FC has confirmed the exit of midfielder Nhlanhla Mgaga after two years with the club. iDiski Times reported last week that Mgaga was heading for the exit door having joined the club from Baroka FC in July 2022. This past season, he won the Carling Knockout Cup and also helped Stellies qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The exit of Mgaga didn’t come as a surprise as he lacked game time, coming in as a substitute in most games toward the end of the current season. He made 63 appearances across

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Pirates Confirm Striker Departure

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Newly-crowned Nedbank Cup champions Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of Cameroon striker Souaibou Marou. The 23-year-old Marou made just nine appearances for the Buccaneers since joining them from Coton Sport FC in January 2023. He made seven DStv Premiership (all from the bench) and two CAF Champions League outings (one start; one sub), but failed to find the back of the net in all those matches, and also provided no assists. Pirates announced via club statement that Marou is now a free agent and keen to join a club of his choice. He was still contracted to the club

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Bucs Coach – Why I Left Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates assistant Sergio Almenara has revealed the reasons behind his surprise decision to leave the Buccaneers. Almenara, 44, joined the Sea Robbers alongside Jose Riveiro ahead of the 2022/23 and has been a crucial member of the Spaniard’s technical team that led Pirates to back-to-back MTN8 and Nedbank Cup titles. However, on Monday – just two days after Saturday’s 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns – Pirates announced Almenara’s departure, which comes as a surprise to many fans and neutrals. The Spanish coach has cited family reasons behind his decision. “This is a decision I took with a heavy

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Broos Calls Chiefs Player Up To Bafana

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Given Msimango to replace the injured Grant Kekana. Broos had trimmed down a 36-man preliminary squad to 23 names last week, with Msimango one of two Chiefs players – the othe being Bruce Bvuma – being dropped. On Monday, though, SAFA confirmed that the Belgian tactician called up Msimango to replace Kekana due to injury. “Bafana Bafana camp in full swing on day 1, with all players present. There is one change to the initial squad announced by Coach Hugo Broos. Due to injury, Grant Kekana has been released

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Breaking: Pirates Announce Surprise Coach Departure

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Orlando Pirates have announced that Assistant Coach Sergio Almenara will be leaving the club by mutual consent. Almenara joined the Buccaneers as assistant coach alongside Jose Riveiro ahead of the 2022/23 season, and he has since helped the club to lift back-to-back doubles. However, on Monday – just two days after defending the Nedbank Cup trophy – the club announced the Spaniard’s departure. “Mr. Almenara had initially submitted his request to leave the Club earlier this year, however, to ensure the team’s progress and focus during the latter stages of the league and cup competitions, management chose to address this

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SA Star Earns Major Plaudits In Europe

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AGF Aarhus wing-back Gift Links has been named in the 2023/24 Danish Superliga Team of the Season. The 25-year-old has thrived in his new wing-back role over the past two seasons with the club, but took his game to new heights after signing a new contract until July 2026. AGF finished fifth in the league, while Links created a goal on the final day to deny Brondby the league title and helped them to the final of the Danish Cup. Overall, he scored two goals with seven assists in 34 games in the domestic season, featuring on either flank in

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