Defender Fleurs joined Kaizer Chiefs last October South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to be attended to when he was approached by unknown gunmen, who ordered him to get out of the vehicle. One ...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing a surprise move, as Ange Postecoglou improves his squad (Image credit: Getty Images) Tottenham are said to be preparing a move for a South American star this summer, as Ange Postecoglou aims to improve his squad. Spurs are riding high in the Premier League, chasing the fourth Champions League spot but have found that their thin squad has prevented them from sustaining a t...Full Story »

The Newcastle Chronicle revealed over the weekend that Newcastle United received an approach regarding Mario Dorgeles before sporting director Dan Ashworth commenced his gardening leave. The report also noted that Arsenal and Chelsea are “aware” of Dorgeles. Meanwhile, Danish football magazine Tipsbladet reported yesterday that the Ivory Coast native has caught the eyes of suitors...Full Story »

South Africa claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations, beating DR Congo 6-5 in a tense penalty shoot-out after surviving a second-half onslaught during the 90 minutes.Bafana Bafana appeared second favourites in the shoot-out after Teboho Mokoena hit the post with the first spot-kick to hand DR Congo an immediate advantage and the stage was set for captain Chancel Mbemba to hit the winner...Full Story »

Ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa has joined Gremio on a free transfer after the Brazilian side lost Luis Suarez to Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? The 35-year-old signed a contract with Gremio to revive his career in the land of his birth after a brief stint with Botafogo. He has penned a one-year deal until the end of 2024 with the Serie A outfit and will be tasked with filling the void left by Suar...Full Story »

Sebastien Haller fired hosts Ivory Coast into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations and to within one match of the ultimate redemption after beating DR Congo 1-0.The Elephants had been on the brink of elimination at the group stage, sacked their manager before being reprieved two days later as the fourth best third-placed finishers.They then came back from behind to beat Senegal in the last 16 ...Full Story »

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa on penalties.Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria after he saved efforts by Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa in a 4-2 shoot-out win, which only told half the story of an extraordinary clash where VAR was at the forefront of the action.Nigeria thought they had bo...Full Story »

Ronwen Williams made four saves as South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Saturday.The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper also made a stunning stop at the end of normal time as the last-eight clash in Yamoussoukro ended goalless.It was his fourth successive clean sheet in the tournament.We are going to the Semi-finals 🇿🇦🔥!!!!...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah's injury recovery appears to be going well, with the Liverpool star stepping back onto the grass after leaving Egypt's camp at AFCON. WHAT HAPPENED?The Reds talisman faced heavy criticism from his home nation after leaving the Africa Cup of Nations to continue his rehabilitation in Merseyside. In his absence, Egypt only made it to the round of 16 before falling to a shock penalt...Full Story »

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.Cape Verde captain Mendes struck the decisive spot kick in the 88th minute and the Blue Sharks will now face either Morocco or South Africa in the quarter-finals.Cape Verde, one of the surprise teams of the tournament after finishing unbeaten at...Full Story »

Mohamed Bayo scored a last-gasp winner to send Guinea into the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea.A poor-quality game looked destined for extra time in Abidjan when Bayo headed home from Ibrahim Diakite’s cross with just 22 seconds remaining in the last of eight minutes of stoppage time.The majority of that time had come from a lengthy VAR ...Full Story »

Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both sides finished with 10 men in Bouake.The Black Antelopes, who won Group D, looked to have made the worst possible start when goalkeeper Neblu was shown a red card for handball outside the area in the 17th minute.Angola, though, took the lead in the 38th minute through Gelson Dala.⌚️ FULL-TIME...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell praised his side’s first-half performance after a 2-1 victory away at Barnsley.Jack Aitchison and Reece Cole netted for the Grecians before Mael de Gevigney pulled one back for the Tykes.Caldwell said: “First half was outstanding football right from the start of the game. We dominated possession, we dominated territory, we dominated chances.“It was ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Cameroon and Onana passed to the next round Africa Cup of Nations     If I Speak I'll be in big trouble.   Four-time winners Ghana and two-time winners Algeria both got sent home in the group stage of AFCON   WHO DID THIS?       Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit...Full Story »

Hakim Ziyech fired Morocco into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group F winners after a 1-0 victory over Zambia.The Chelsea midfielder, currently on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray, scored the game’s only goal at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro with an emphatic finish seven minutes before the break.That was enough to clinch the three points and top place with DR Congo claimin...Full Story »

South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with Tunisia crashing out as the sides played out a goalless draw in their final Group E match in Korhogo.Tunisia substitute Haythem Jouini headed over from a great position late on as the 2004 champions failed to secure the win they required to keep their campaign alive.While Jalel Kadri’s side finish bottom of the group with two ...Full Story »

Namibia qualified for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a goalless draw against Mali.The Brave Warriors, whose victory over Tunisia had set up the prospect of knockout football, lived up to their nickname with a resilient display against the misfiring Group E winners.After almost taking a surprise lead in the 16th minute when Prins Tjiueza’s angled shot was ...Full Story »

The Sky Sports reporter has spent the last two weeks hosting coverage of the South African T20 league on SuperSport. Melissa Reddy has been presenting T20 cricket coverageMelissa dazzled in her homeland of South Africa Melissa hails from Cape Town and loved being back in her homeland. The 37-year-old reflected on her new job as she posted several snaps and clips on Instagram. In the photo du...Full Story »

South Africa cruised to a 4-0 win over Namibia to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track.After going down 2-0 to Mali in their opener, Bafana Bafana got off the mark at the second attempt as Themba Zwane hit a brace after Percy Tau’s early penalty, with Thapelo Maseko adding a fourth in the second half.Namibia started brightly but Prins Tijueza shot straight at goalkeeper R...Full Story »

Cape Verde became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over Mozambique.Bebe’s extraordinary free-kick and a brace from Ryan Mendes in Abidjan guaranteed that the Blue Sharks will top Group B.Mozambique now lie bottom of the section with one point ahead of their final group game against Ghana, while Cape Verde meet Egypt on Monday...Full Story »