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Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
Soccer season ends on a high with PSL Awards
The soccer season ended on a high with the PSL Awards at the weekend, with that done, we look to the national team to dazzle.
Marumo Gallants fought gallantly but it was not enough
It's a wrap for the DStv Premiership League and Marumo Gallants has been relegated to the NFD. But that was not the biggest disappointment of the weekend.
Is there fair play in football?
Amid all the accusations of suspected underhand deals in the Motsepe Foundation Championship final features last weekend, the question of fair play in local football is once again brought to the fore.
Remembering Sundowns’ Shakoane; Is Monyepao the right fit for Safa?
“There’s no Sundowns without Alex Shakoane and no Shakoane without Sundowns.”
Will Pirates surprise Chiefs in Nedbank Cup semi?
The big game this week will be when Kaizer Chiefs will meet Orlando Pirates in their third feat for the season.
Who is going to survive the PSL drop?
The PSL challenge is headed into a six-pointer, starting with Maritzburg United against Moroka Swallows and failure to win won’t be good for either side.
Netball countdown begins, Chippa does what it does best and the Nedbank Cup heats up
Will the new man in charge of Chipa United last the five games to the end of the DStv Premiership season?
Bafana finally qualified for something
Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
Klaasen secures Proteas victory, Ronaldo here to stay?, Afcon qualifiers
Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
Unstoppable Sundowns, Tau roaring again, Who are Dondol Stars?
In this week's episode we look at Mamelodi Sundown's impressive performance and get to know Dondol Stars FC.
A bad week for Sundowns, will their meeting with Al Ahly fire them up?
Is it about time Mamelodi Sundowns speak out about alleged discipline issues in their camp?
Hat off to Protea Women, Fifa politics overlook Africa again and trigger-happy Chippa
A wounded Kaizer Chiefs proved their fans otherwise in the Soweto Derby at the weekend, while Mamelodi Sundowns grabbed a point in Cairo. Meanwhile, Manchester City lifted their first trophy in six years and our very own Benni McCarthy’s influence could be felt from behind the scenes.
Referee shows compassion, Banyana in Turkey, Soweto derby
Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
SA20, T20 makes the nation proud and Maritzburg looks to slay Pirates
Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
Will Arthur Zwane bring the faith back for Chiefs supporters in Nedbank Cup?
The Nedbank Cup is upon us and the match to watch will be on Friday when Marizburg United hosts Kaizer Chiefs. What lies ahead for the Soweto giant’s coach Arthur Zwane if they don’t win this one?
Basomboli’s confident debut a sign of better days ahead for Chiefs
Sports analysis, reviews and previews hosted by City Press Sports editor Timothy Molobi.
Record-breaking Faf at SA20, Sundowns’ winning streak sparks financial fair play
The SA20 has taken the country by storm, with Faf du Plessis hitting the first century of the tournament. City Press cricket guru Tiisetso Malepa weighs in on the competition and says:
Sundowns’ run-away train
All eyes are on defending DStv champions Mamelodi Sundowns who are cruising at the top of the log.
Africans redeemed themselves but…
African champions Senegal led the way by being the first from the continent to advance to the knockout stages of the Qatar World Cup. After a slow start in the tournament, the five African representatives jerked up their acts and redeemed themselves in the second round of matches and are…
World Cup of misfortunes
It was a disappointing start for a team who were said to have been in training for six months, as they now hold the unwanted record as the first host nation to lose their opening game in the history of the World Cup. At the rate that they started, they…