Ola Aina’s Premier League pedigree and free-agent status make him a smart solution to Liverpool’s right-back dilemma, writes Dylan Johnson. Writing for Soccermag, Johnson argues the 27-year-old Nigerian could be the perfect low-cost replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold who is set to leave on a free transfer. Aina’s contract expires at season’s end, and his consistent, […]
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Everton’s Beto has transformed under David Moyes, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most effective strikers, writes Dylan Johnson. Beto arrived from Udinese in 2023 for €30 million, stepping into a chaotic Everton side battling poor form and off-field turmoil. Early on, he struggled to adapt and was mostly sidelined under Sean Dyche. […]
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Despite Serhou Guirassy’s Champions League dream ending in heartbreak his status as a world-class striker is now undeniable, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. The Borussia Dortmund forward put in a masterclass performance, scoring a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Barcelona in their quarter-final second leg. Writing for Soccermag, Johnson argues that despite elimination from the competition, […]
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Seventeen-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout continued to underline his rising star status by winning the men’s 200m national title in Perth with a blistering 19.84 seconds – the second-fastest time ever run by an under-20 athlete. However, the time won’t count as an official record due to a tailwind of 2.2 metres per second, slightly […]
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Jordy Smith returned to the top of the podium with his first World Championship Tour victory in eight years, claiming the Surf City El Salvador Pro title in Punta Roca. In an all-South African final, the 37-year-old veteran outclassed compatriot Matthew McGillivray in long, overhead waves. Smith, who joined the tour in 2008, looked in […]
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Kaizer Chiefs chase another major upset as they take on Orlando Pirates in a high-stakes Soweto Derby final, writes Dylan Johnson. Chiefs’ dramatic 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final has set up a thrilling clash with their fiercest rivals. After falling behind to a Teboho Mokoena strike, Amakhosi responded with second-half […]
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South Africa’s rising middle-distance star Adriaan Wildschutt delivered a stunning performance at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha race on Sunday, smashing the national 10km record with a time of 27 minutes 28 seconds. Wildschutt’s run eclipsed the previous South African mark of 27:35, set by Precious Mashele on the same course in 2023. The […]
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South African sprint star Akani Simbine made a statement at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, clocking 9.90 seconds in the 100 metres to post the fastest time in the world this year. Simbine, competing in his first 100m race of the season, showed top form despite running into a -1.4m/sec headwind. The 60m bronze […]
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Andre Onana arrived with talent, without protection, and he’s shown he’s not the man for United, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. While some have harshly labelled Onana a flop, writing for Soccermag, Dylan argues the truth is more complex. Onana is not a bad goalkeeper—he’s shown quality at Inter Milan, playing a key role in their Champions […]
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Declan Rice’s brace may have stolen the headlines, but Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid was built on Saka’s brilliance, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. Writing for Soccermag, Johnson argues that despite not scoring or assisting directly, Saka’s influence was undeniable, setting the tone for Arsenal’s dominant performance. Rice’s two goals came from dead-ball situations won by […]
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Africa’s top talents are drawing major interest—these stars must make the next step at the end of the season by joining Europe’s biggest clubs, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. Writing for Soccermag, Johnson explains that with the transfer window approaching, several African footballers are set to take the leap to top European clubs. Ousmane Diomande’s rise as […]
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Chelsea’s problem isn’t Nicolas Jackson—it’s the lack of reliable goal scorers around him, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. Writing for Soccermag, Johnson explains that the Senegalese striker has the pace, pressing ability, and versatility to thrive in Enzo Maresca’s system. Despite Chelsea’s struggles and a two-month injury layoff, Jackson has contributed a respectable goal tally. His link-up play, […]
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