Soccer

Friends to foes as Arteta faces Alonso

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is relishing the prospect of facing long-time friend Xabi Alonso in the Premier League for the first time when the defending champions host Chelsea this evening

BBK UNPLUGGED | Let’s give Pitso room to work his Bafana magic

Pitso Mosimane must have felt like a mosquito in a nudist camp when he sat down to scribbled names of his 35-man preliminary squad selection, writes Bareng-Batho Kortjaas

By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas

Man City sweat to keep clean record

Manchester City scrambled a 1-0 Premier League victory over promoted Coventry City yesterday that maintained their 100% record but showed Enzo Maresca’s side are a work in progress after completing their £450m (R9.7bn) rebuild

By Reuters

Africa’s football progress seen as key factor in future support for Infantino

African football officials are prioritising development over governance disputes surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and the continent’s progress will guide future leadership decisions, said Benin Football Federation President Marcellin Bocove

By Reuters

Surprises in Mosimane squad for Afcon qualifiers against Guinea, Eritrea

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa are notable absentees due to injuries

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Sundowns aim to dislodge Bucs by beating Arrows again

Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to secure the top spot in the Betway Premiership when they visit Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium, in Durban, on Sunday

By Neville Khoza

ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Motsepe has changed African football forever

Luxolo ‘Lux’ September, head of TV and broadcasting at Caf, says organisation’s president, Patrice Motsepe, will leave a lasting legacy on African football

By TimesLIVE Video

Nkota returns to Pirates for season

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that talented winger Mohau Nkota has returned to the club on a season-long loan from the Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq

By Sihle Ndebele

Bafana to take on Egypt in friendly in Cairo next month

The match will be played on October 4, starting at 8pm (SA time)

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Chiefs ready to compete with Bucs, Downs for title: Maboe

Kaizer Chiefs midfield dynamo Lebohang Maboe is convinced about their chances of challenging for the league title this season

By Sihle Ndebele

OBITUARY | Brilliant Sy Lerman had the uncanny ability to write colourfully

As a young man aspiring to become a soccer journalist, one of the writers who inspired me was Sy Lerman

By Matshelane Mamabolo

EDITORIAL | Pitso Mosimane’s detractors are wrong ― this time it’s different

Mosimane has been appointed Bafana Bafana head coach, succeeding Hugo Broos and inheriting a strong squad poised for further success

By Sunday Times Editorial

Sundowns overcome Milford to keep pace with Pirates at top of log

Mamelodi Sundowns have joined Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership standings with a 2-0 win over rookies Milford FC at Loftus on Wednesday night.

By Mahlatse Mphahlele