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Ligue 1 : le staff de l’OL donne des nouvelles de Malick Fofana
Large vainqueur du club suisse de Saint-Gall (6-3), l’Olympique Lyonnais a disputé la rencontre sans Malick Fofana, préservé. Le staff des Gones s’est exprimé à son sujet concernant son état de santé.
L’Olympique Lyonnais a déjà joué deux matchs amicaux de pré-saison face à Macon (5-2), il y a deux jours, et ce samedi contre le club suisse de Saint-Gall (6-3). Deux rencontres que n’a pas disputé l’internationale belge Malick Fofana. blablasex.es
L’entraîneur adjoint des Gones, Jorge Maciel a expliqué l’absence du joueur de 21 ans, qui a disputé 12 matchs l’an dernier pour deux buts et qui revient d’une opération de la cheville e
« Tout va bien pour Malick, il va bien. C’est une précaution et c’est pour respecter les timings que l’on s’est donnés pour lui. Il s’entraîne normalement », a confié le technicien au micro d’OL PLAY.
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Boks make late change for Loftus duel
The Springboks have confirmed an expected lineup alteration ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.
Canan Moodie has been ruled out with an injury niggle, with Ethan Hooker replacing him on the left wing.
Rapport had speculated on Friday that the 2023 World Cup winner was an injury doubt for the Pretoria showdown, raising the possibility of a late change to Rassie Erasmus’ match 23.
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The world champions were dealt two major injury blows on the eve of last week’s victory over England, when Siya Kolisi (hamstring) and Eben Etzebeth (concussion) were both withdrawn.
Kolisi is expected to return for next Saturday’s meeting with Wales in Durban.
Hooker had been on track to be fit for the Wales Test after recovering from a shoulder injury suffered while playing for the Sharks in April.
He last played for the Boks against Wales in Cardiff on 29 November, where he featured on the right wing.
SPRINGBOKS – 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit (c), 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruan Nortjé, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Boan Venter.
Bench: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Zach Porthen, 19 Ben-Jason Dixon, 20 Vincent Tshituka, 21 Elrigh Louw, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Quan Horn.
Late change to the #Springboks team – Canan Moodie has been forced to withdraw due to a niggle, Ethan Hooker will slot in at wing in the starting XV
#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/1gPysFuJXS
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 11, 2026
Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
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USA bounce back against Bok Women
The USA Eagles Women beat the Springbok Women at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday to share the two-Test series.
The visitors won 26-19 having led 14-12 at half-time.
South Africa, who won the first Test at Ellis Park last week, were unable to complete a historic series victory as a determined USA side capitalised on too many errors from the hosts.
Both teams struggled for accuracy in a scrappy opening quarter, with handling mistakes and breakdown penalties disrupting the flow.
The USA dominated territory early but failed to convert several promising opportunities before prop Hope Rogers eventually crashed over from close range after sustained pressure. Bella Vogel converted to make it 7-0.
The Bok Women responded in style when left wing Alichia Arries beat three defenders to score under the posts, with right wing Jakkie Cilliers levelling the scores.
The visitors struck back soon afterwards. Cilliers appeared to have run the length of the field after collecting a loose ball near her own line, but the TMO ruled that Rogers had grounded the ball first for her second try. Vogel’s conversion restored a seven-point lead.
The Bok Women hit back before the break when Micke Gunter finished off a series of powerful forward carries, leaving the USA Women 14-12 ahead at half time.
The Eagles started the second half strongly as wing Telesi Uhatafe sliced through to score under the posts, extending the lead to 21-12.
The Bok Women then suffered another setback when No 8 Logan Welman was yellow-carded, although fullback Eloise Webb produced a superb try-saving tackle to deny Uhatafe a second.
The hosts battled hard but continued to concede costly breakdown penalties, wasting several attacking opportunities.
Uhatafe eventually claimed her second try after chasing down a clever kick ahead to give the USA a 26-12 advantage.
Centre Ayanda Malinga sparked late hope with a superb break that led to a converted try under the posts, reducing the deficit to seven points, but the Bok Women could not find a decisive score in the closing stages as the USA squared the series.
SPRINGBOK WOMEN – Tries: Alichia Arries, Micke Gunter, Ayanda Malinga. Conversions: Jakkie Cilliers (2).
USA WOMEN – Tries: Hope Rogers (2), Telesi Uhatafe (2). Conversions: Bella Vogel (3).
Photo: Floris van Schouwenburg/Gallo Images
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Stellenbosch FC pays emotional tribute to Jayden Adams
Stellenbosch FC has paid an emotional tribute to former midfielder Jayden Adams following confirmation of the Bafana Bafana star’s death at the age of 25.
The Winelands club, where Adams began his professional career and established himself as one of South Africa’s brightest talents, described his passing as a devastating loss for both the club and the country’s football fraternity.
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‘He will be deeply missed’
In a statement, Stellenbosch FC extended its condolences to Adams’ family, his current club Mamelodi Sundowns, and everyone mourning his loss.
“It is with profound sadness that Stellenbosch Football Club has learned of the untimely passing of our former player Jayden Adams.”
“The Club wishes to extend its deepest condolences to Jayden’s family and loved ones, as well as everyone at Mamelodi Sundowns, and calls for their privacy to be respected during this unimaginably difficult time.”
A product of Stellenbosch
Jayden Adams made his professional debut for Stellenbosch FC at just 19 years old and went on to become one of the club’s standout performers.
During his time with the Maroons, he made 139 senior appearances and played a key role in the club’s historic Carling Knockout triumph in 2023, helping Stellenbosch secure the first major trophy in their history.
His outstanding performances earned him a move to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2025, where he continued to flourish as one of the country’s leading midfielders.
From the Cape Winelands to the World Cup
Jayden Adams’ rise culminated in his selection for Bafana Bafana, with the midfielder representing South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Stellenbosch hailed him as a proud ambassador for the Cape Winelands and South African football.
“A proud flagbearer for the Cape Winelands, Jayden leaves behind a lasting legacy in Stellenbosch and an enduring impact on South African football.”
“He will be deeply missed, and never forgotten.”
Football community united in grief
Tributes have continued to pour in from across the South African football community following confirmation of Adams’ passing.
Mamelodi Sundowns, team-mates, supporters and football officials have all expressed their condolences as the nation mourns the loss of one of its most gifted young footballers.
The circumstances surrounding Adams’ death have not yet been made public, while his family has asked for privacy as they grieve.