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Another Kaizer Chiefs big name player dropped from Spain trip
In addition to Thabo Cele’s dramatic exclusion from the Kaizer Chiefs trip to Spain, Lilepo has emerged as the second name.
The decision to exclude Lilepo from the travelling squad has further strengthened reports that his future lies away from Naturena. AS FAR Rabat and Al Ahly Benghazi are among the clubs pushing to secure his signature.
The 28-year-old remains under contract until 2027. Reports suggest Kaizer Chiefs are willing to listen to offers after receiving bids from clubs in North Africa. hilogame.news
According to FARPost journalist Mthokozisi Dube, the offers are higher than the R9.6 million Amakhosi paid Valenciennes to sign the winger in January 2025.
Lilepo enjoyed an encouraging start to life in Soweto, establishing himself as one of the club’s most dangerous attacking players. He helped Amakhosi finish third in the Betway Premiership while ranking among the league’s leading players for shots on goal.
NORTH AFRICAN INTEREST GROWS
Interest in the DR Congo international has continued to grow during the transfer window.
Reports claim AS FAR Rabat and Zamalek have monitored the winger, while Lilepo has reportedly rejected a new contract offer from Kaizer Chiefs. He has also removed the club-related content from his social media accounts, adding to speculation over his future.
KAIZER CHIEFS FACE BIG DECISION
Although Kaizer Chiefs still hold Lilepo’s contract until 2027, they must now decide whether to keep the winger or accept one of the offers on the table.
With clubs prepared to pay more than the fee Amakhosi spent to sign him, the club could choose to cash in before the transfer window closes.
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Building Momentum in Monaco: South Africa’s Track and Field Stars Gear Up for Glasgow
The Stade Louis II in Monaco is no stranger to history, and last night’s Diamond League meeting provided exactly the kind of high-stakes crucible our South African athletes needed. With the Glasgow Commonwealth Games now less than two weeks away, the focus has shifted from mere participation to peaking at the perfect moment.
For three of South Africa’s finest, Jo-Ané Du Plessis, Bradley Nkoana, and Zakithi Nene, Monaco was a vital litmus test against the world’s elite.
The Return of the Spear
Perhaps the most heavily scrutinized performance of the evening was the return of our Olympic Silver Medallist, Jo-Ané Du Plessis. Stepping back onto the runway after a frustrating injury layoff, the questions weren’t just about her physical readiness, but her rhythm.
In a world-class field dominated by China’s Yan Ziyi (who threw a massive 68.75m), Du Plessis showed the grit that has endeared her to the South African public. She steadily built her momentum through the rounds, eventually launching her best throw of 57.67m on her fourth attempt to secure a 7th place finish.
For an athlete whose philosophy is built on “trusting the process,” this was exactly what the doctor ordered. The distances will naturally climb as the rust shakes off, but getting her competitive edge sharpened under the lights of a Diamond League event is the perfect launchpad for Glasgow.
A Baptism of Fire for Nkoana
Just weeks after impressing the sprinting world by dipping under the 10-second mark with a PB of 9.94s, Bradley Nkoana lined up for his very first Diamond League 100m race.
The start list read like a global championship final, featuring Jamaica’s Oblique Seville and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo. Nkoana crossed the line in 8th place with a time of 10.06s in a blisteringly fast race won by Seville in 9.88s. While he didn’t trouble the podium this time, the experience of absorbing the pressure of a Tier 1 international meet is invaluable. Nkoana is meticulously managing his peak, and rubbing shoulders with the fastest men on the planet is exactly the calibration he needs before he steps into the blocks in Scotland.
The African Battle Continues in the 400m
The men’s 400m delivered another chapter in what is fast becoming a thrilling African rivalry. Zakithi Nene, one of South Africa’s most consistent performers on the international circuit, faced off once again against Botswana’s world champion, Collen Kebinatshipi.
Kebinatshipi was in a class of his own, stopping the clock at an astonishing 43.44s, the 6th fastest time in history, setting a new Diamond League, Meeting, and National Record in the process. Nene held his own in a bruising one-lap battle, finishing 5th in a highly respectable 44.24s.
More importantly, Nene’s gritty run adds to his season tally, putting him on 30 points and securing his grip on 2nd place in the Diamond League season standings, sitting only behind his neighbour from Botswana. It’s a testament to Nene’s durability and tactical racing across a gruelling season.
As the dust settles in Monaco, the narrative for South Africa is clear. The heavy lifting is done, the conditioning is locked in, and the focus now narrows entirely on the Commonwealth Games. If Monaco was the rehearsal, expect Glasgow to be the main event.
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Coupe du Monde 2026 – Argentine : « il n’y a pas de favoritisme », Lionel Scaloni réagit aux accusations
À la veille du quart de finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026 entre l’Argentine et la Suisse, prévu ce dimanche à 01h00 GMT, Lionel Scaloni a répondu avec fermeté aux accusations de favoritisme dont l’Albiceleste fait régulièrement l’objet. En conférence de presse, le sélectionneur argentin a balayé ces critiques, estimant qu’elles ne reposent sur aucun fondement.
Face aux journalistes, le technicien a tenu à rappeler que ce type de polémique ne date pas d’aujourd’hui. « En 1986, on disait déjà qu’on bénéficiait d’un traitement de faveur. Ce n’est donc pas nouveau… On s’en sert comme d’une forme de rébellion pour les pousser à se surpasser. Avec la VAR aujourd’hui, il est très difficile d’obtenir de l’aide. Il n’y a pas de favoritisme, il s’agit davantage d’un phénomène lié aux réseaux sociaux », a lâché au début de la conférence de presse.
Scaloni défend l’intégrité de la compétition
Pour le sélectionneur argentin, les avancées technologiques ont considérablement réduit les risques d’erreurs susceptibles d’avantager une équipe. Il estime que l’utilisation de la VAR et les protocoles d’arbitrage garantissent davantage d’équité durant les rencontres.
Dans cette logique, Scaloni a poursuivi son argumentaire en déclarant : « De nos jours, même les plus petites choses prennent des proportions démesurées. Il n’y a pas de « coup de pouce » dans le football. Vu qu’on est en 2026, avec toutes les technologies actuelles, c’est impossible. Au final, les règles sont là. Elles sont claires. C’est plus une question de règles que de réalité ».
Un quart de finale très attendu
L’Argentine abordera désormais son duel face à la Suisse avec l’objectif de poursuivre son parcours vers un nouveau sacre mondial. Au-delà des polémiques, Lionel Scaloni souhaite que l’attention reste centrée sur le terrain, où son équipe devra confirmer son statut face à une formation suisse réputée pour sa solidité et son organisation défensive.
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France overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.
After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French scored four second-half tries to notch their first win over Australia in Brisbane since 1972.
It was a familiar story for the Wallabies, who led Ireland last Saturday only to lose by two points.
They matched France in the first 40 minutes but faded badly in the second as the speed of the French attack proved overwhelming.
Played in front of a sellout crowd of 52,000 in perfect conditions, both sides looked to throw the ball around and attack with pace.
The French opened the scoring in just the third minute when lock Emmanuel Meafou barged over after some sustained pressure.
Down 7-0, the Wallabies hit back when hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa crossed after a clever move at the front of the line-out.
Ryan Lonergan converted from the sideline to make it 7-7 after 10 minutes.
Taking advantage of the conditions
The French were taking full advantage of the conditions, moving the ball wide at every opportunity and stretching the Australian defence.
They were rewarded in the 18th minute when fly-half Romain Ntamack put a clever kick through for winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, who flew past Declan Meredith to score in the corner.
Brisbane-born Meafou was having an eventful match on his return to his hometown, scoring the first try but then being shown a yellow card after a high tackle on Rob Valetini.
The Wallabies took full advantage of his absence, outstanding flanker Fraser McReight burrowing over and Lonergan converting to make it 14-12 to the home side.
McReight got his second when he crashed over on the back of a rolling maul to put the Wallabies up 21-12 five minutes before the break.
After holding out a marauding French forward pack right on half-time, the Wallabies would have gone into the break full of confidence with a nine-point lead.
Maxime Lucu narrowed the gap to six points with a 46-metre penalty five minutes after the restart.
They closed to within a point five minutes later when Grandidier-Nkanang crossed out wide for his second, then went ahead when Ntamack scored in the corner with Wallaby fullback Tom Wright off the field with a yellow card for a professional foul.
Lucu converted from the sideline to make it 27-21, which became 34-21 minutes later when lock Florian Verhaeghe crashed over under the posts.
Lucu put the score out beyond two converted tries with a penalty from in front, then France sealed it with a try to right wing Theo Attissogbe.
A consolation try by lock Jeremy Williams ensured Australia got a four-try bonus point.