Eshlin Vedan

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Andre Onana joins handful of African goalkeepers in Premier League

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Cameroon’s new Manchester United star Andre Onana becomes the latest African goalkeeper to sign for a Premier League club.

Manchester United’s Andre Onana can raise the bar for African keepers in the English Premier League

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Manchester United’s new Cameroonian Andre Onana will hope to cement himself as one of the great African goalkeepers in the English Premier League.

Manchester United’s Andre Onana can become the new standard-bearer for African keepers in the English Premier League

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Manchester United’s new Cameroonian Andre Onana will hope to cement himself as one of the great African goalkeepers in the English Premier League.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The fans were very good with me . . . ’ Pierre Issa still felt loved despite France ‘98 nightmare

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Pierre Issa, who played 47 times for Bafana Bafana, says his biggest regret from his football career was never playing in the PSL.

Will the Saudi Pro League stand the test of time?

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The Saudi Pro League has been one of the main talking points in football circles since the start of 2023, but does it have staying power? Asks, IOL Sport’s Eshlin ...

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I respected the culture’: Japan’s Norikazu Murakami opens up about ‘muti’ during his time in PSL

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Former Platinum Stars and Golden Arrows striker Norikazu Murakami says he is open to the idea of returning to South Africa as a coach.

How new coach Pablo Martin plans to make AmaZulu great again

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New AmaZulu head coach Pablo Martin has vowed to turn the club, the oldest in the DStv Premierhip, into a major force within South African football.

Who is new AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin who has history with Real Madrid?

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Pablo Franco Martin becomes the fourth full-time head coach to be appointed under Sandile Zungu’s ownership of AmaZulu.

Maritzburg United chairman hits out at departing coach Fadlu Davids

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Speaking to SABC, Farook Kadodia expressed frustration, hinting that Fadlu Davids may have been speaking to Raja Casablanca whilst Maritzburg were still trying to ...

Maritzburg United chairman Farook Kadodia hits out at departing coach Fadlu Davids

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Speaking to SABC, Farook Kadodia expressed frustration, hinting that Fadlu Davids may have been speaking to Raja Casablanca whilst Maritzburg were still trying to ...

Good chance for Lyle Foster to show his worth and maintain form for Bafana Bafana

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Lyle Foster’s future at Burnley may in the balance their the Clarets prepare to make their Premier League return.

Much to ponder for Lyle Foster and his Bafana Bafana future

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Lyle Foster’s future at Burnley may in the balance their the Clarets prepare to make their Premier League return.

Five players who retired as 'Golden Oldies'

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IOL Sport looks at five stalwarts who have opted to end their careers.

Maritzburg’s quest to retain top flight status suffers ‘haunting’ blow

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Former Maritzburg United captain Michael Morton scored the only goal of the game as Cape Town Spurs beat the KZN side in their promotion/relegation clash on Saturday. ...

Michael Morton haunts former side as Maritzburg suffer blow in aims to retain top flight status

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Former Maritzburg United captain Michael Morton scored the only goal of the game as Cape Town Spurs beat the KZN side in their promotion/relegation clash on Saturday. ...

Maritzburg United might be favourites but could face tough test in promotion/relegation playoffs

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Maritzburg United will be the favourites to win the playoffs and retain their top-flight status given that the top-flight team which enters the tournament usually ...

5 former star players in Europe who could retire soon

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IOL Sport’s Eshlin Vedan looks at five players who might opt to retire after successful careers in Europe’s top teams.

Five recent racist incidents that rocked football

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IOL Sport’s Eshlin Vedan looks at five incidents of racism which have rocked football over the last couple of years.

Three footballers tipped to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia

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Time will tell whether the Saudi momentum will carry on. Either it could fizzle out as did the once hyped Chinese Super League or it could go on to develop into ...

Three underrated English Premier League managers

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New Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce attracted mockery recently after suggesting that his managerial abilities are on par with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.

Mauricio Pochettino the best man for the Chelsea job

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Club legend Frank Lampard has killed off the small chance he had of landing the role as his interim stint is proving to be a disaster.

Kaizer Chiefs’ hunt for continental football derailed by loss to Sekhukhune United

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A fourth minute Sammy Seabi strike was enough to see Sekhukhune United claim all three points from their DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

Sekhukhune United throw spanner in the works in Kaizer Chiefs’ hunt for continental football

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A fourth minute Sammy Seabi strike was enough to see Sekhukhune United claim all three points from their DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

Pirates underestimated Dondol Stars, admits Jose Riveiro

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has admitted that they did not expect such a tough challenge from their Nedbank Cup clash against Dondol Stars.

Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admits he underestimated Dondol Stars

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has admitted that they did not expect such a tough challenge from their Nedbank Cup clash against Dondol Stars.

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