hadebes@sundaytimes.co.za (Sazi Hadebe) Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson has spoken of his team’s need to justify the favourites’ mark by taking the game to their opponents. “You often hear in Sweden, across many sports, ‘Yeah, we like being underdogs and do better in that role. Gerhardson told reporters before Sunday’s game. “I think we should embrace being the favorite—because … Read more
Orlando Pirates ended their pre-season tour of Spain with a 0-0 draw against newly promoted La Liga club Las Palmas at the Banús Football Center in Marbella on Wednesday. Boss did not lose in three friendly matches during the camp, after defeating the Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 on Thursday, and his Ecuadorian counterpart, Independiente … Read more
Cgatlana was happy to see her team keep a clean sheet against a Costa Rican side ranked (36) higher than Banana (54) in the FIFA rankings. Costa Rica will also compete in the World Cup where they are in Group C alongside Spain, Japan and Zambia. “First a clean sheet overall for Kaelin (goalkeeper Swart) … Read more
Mamelodi Sundowns and former Orlando Pirates midfielder Andele Galli He joined Moroka Swallows where he will link up with new Dube Birds coach Steve Komphela, who he worked with at Sundowns. Galle was looking for a club after his contract was not renewed by the DStv Premier Champions. He was awarded a one-year contract at … Read more
Bruce was appointed in May 2021 after Bafana failed to qualify for the 2021 Nations Cup. He could not help Bafana qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but managed to keep his job because he had a short time with the team after replacing Molefe Nitske. The 2026 World Cup will see nine … Read more
The 2022-23 campaign was a good one for Tau as he rediscovered his form after a difficult period in Cairo where he was plagued by injuries and a lack of game time. In 35 matches in all competitions, he scored nine goals and added six assists. Tau’s form did not go unnoticed in Europe as … Read more