Azerbaijani side triggers Chiefs defender’s buyout clause – report

Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK have reportedly triggered the buyout clause in Aden McCarthy’s Kaizer Chiefs contract, taking the defender’s reported move abroad a step closer.

According to SABC Sport, the activation of the release clause represents a major breakthrough in the deal.

“The development effectively clears the path for the 22-year-old’s transfer to Europe, subject to a successful medical, with personal terms between the player and Sabah understood to have already been agreed.

“McCarthy’s departure has been anticipated for several weeks but the activation of the release clause represents a major breakthrough in the deal – by triggering the clause, Sabah have effectively removed the need for lengthy negotiations and placed Chiefs in a position where they have little choice but to facilitate the transfer,” reported the public broadcaster.

Aiden, who is the son of former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fabian McCarthy, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Amakhosi first team this past season, making 31 appearances across all competitions.

His brilliant displays for Chiefs at the back attracted interest from overseas clubs including Sabah FC who have now won the race for his signature,

In anticipation for McCarthy’s departure, Chiefs have already moved swiftly to find his replacement by acquiring the services of highly-rated defender Thabo Moloisane, who joins Amakhosi on a free transfer after leaving Stellenbosch FC. solvita.blog

Battue par l’Autriche lors de son premier match de préparation pour la Coupe du monde 2026 (0-1), la Tunisie poursuit sa tournée avec un déplacement à Bruxelles ce samedi 6 juin à 15h pour affronter la Belgique, qui s’est imposée face à la Croatie (2-0) lors de sa dernière sortie. Le match est à suivre en direct sur africafootunited

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South Africa’s top two schoolboy rugby teams will lock horns this weekend when Paarl Gimnasium host Paul Roos in what promises to be one of the biggest school rugby clashes of the 2026 season.

With both sides boasting identical records of 12 wins from 13 matches, Saturday’s encounter at the JA Kriel Field in Paarl could prove decisive in the race to establish the country’s leading first XV side.

READ | Updated SA schools rugby First XV rankings: Top 20

Dominated opponents

The two Western Cape giants have dominated opponents throughout the campaign, suffering just one defeat each.

Interestingly, both losses came at the hands of Stellenberg, who edged Paarl Gimnasium 20-19 earlier in the season before beating Paul Roos 20-10 in April.

Since then, neither side has tasted defeat.

Paul Roos head into the clash with impressive momentum after a commanding 68-3 victory over Bishops.

Their season has also featured notable wins over Affies, Garsfontein, Oakdale and Paarl Boys’ High.

The Stellenbosch outfit have combined attacking flair with defensive resilience, conceding 20 points or more in only three matches this year.

Stern examination

However, they will face a stern examination against a Paarl Gimnasium side that has been devastating on attack throughout the season.

The Gimmies have amassed an astonishing 645 points in 13 matches, averaging close to 50 points per game.

They have scored 40 points or more on 10 occasions and produced dominant victories against several traditional rugby powerhouses.

Among their standout performances were a 51-24 demolition of Affies in Pretoria, a 29-14 triumph over Grey College and last weekend’s emphatic 49-13 victory over Oakdale in Riversdale.

Excelled defensively

Like their rivals, Paarl Gimnasium have also excelled defensively, conceding 20 points or more only twice all season.

Recent history suggests little separates the two sides.

Paul Roos claimed a narrow 23-17 victory when the teams last met in Paarl in 2024, while Paarl Gimnasium responded with a 17-10 win in Stellenbosch last year.

With both teams in outstanding form and plenty at stake, Saturday’s clash has all the ingredients of a classic encounter between South Africa’s two premier rugby schools.

Kick-off is at 14:00 and the match will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

Worth noting, Paul Roos have produced the most Springboks (56) by any school in South Africa, with Paarl Gimnasium in joint fourth place with 32.

Don’t be surprised in a number of players from both sides go on to don the green and gold jersey.

WEEKEND SCHOOLBOY RUGBY FIXTURES

WESTERN CAPE
Boland Landbou vs Paarl Boys’ High
Paarl Gimnasium vs Paul Roos
Rondebosch vs Milnerton
Stellenberg vs Bishops
Wynberg vs Bellville

EASTERN CAPE
Port Rex vs Queens
Kingswood vs Westering
Hudson Park vs Dale
Selborne vs St Andrews
Graeme vs Stirling
Daniel Pienaar vs Pearson

KWAZULU-NATAL
Kearnsey vs Maritzburg College
Westville vs Michaelhouse
Hilton vs Northwood

NOORDVAAL
EG Jansen vs Middelburg
Noordheuwel vs Rustenburg
Monument vs Garsfontein
Pretoria Boys vs Jeppe
Northcliff vs St Albans
St John’s vs St Benedict’s

La sélection algérienne des moins de 23 ans a dominé son homologue mauritanienne (2-0, mi-temps 1-0), en match amical de préparation, disputé vendredi au stade du 19-Mai 1956 (Annaba), dans le cadre de ses préparatifs en prévision des éliminatoires de la prochaine Coupe d'Afrique des nations CAN U-23, prévus en septembre prochain.

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