SUPANEWS

Quwan Plaatjies announced himself on the biggest stage in style, becoming the first player to score a hat-trick on his Betway Premiership debut as Stellenbosch FC secured a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants

Manchester City have secured the long-term future of one of their most exciting attacking stars, with Belgian winger Jeremy Doku signing a new five-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad until the summer of 2031.

Xavi Hernández has taken on a major new challenge after being named Netherlands head coach on a contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Banyana Banyana have kept their dream of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive after producing a huge 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Casablanca on Thursday night.

French football’s new season gets an explosive opening on Sunday when Lens host Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophée des Champions at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

South African winger Puso Dithejane produced a starring performance as Chicago Fire secured their place in the Leagues Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul.