Matthew Petersen

Cape Town

Editorial Intern at Cape Argus

Football Journalist @Soccer_Laduma

Articles

Lamine Yamal: At 18 I Want Everything

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has revealed his lofty goals and ambitions for club and country next season. Check Out: Ronaldo Delivers Surprise Verdict On YamalAt just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has already enjoyed a successful career in only his second full season. The La Masia academy product won La Liga, Copa Del Rey and the Supercopa Espana in the 2024/25 season, following on from his UEFA Euro 2024 victory with Spain.
Ahly Star: ‘Our Goal Is To Win’

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

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10 Highest-Paid Players At CWC

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Following the first round of games at the FIFA Club World Cup, we take a look at the 10 highest-paid players in the competition. Check Out: Top Five Most Valuable Africans At CWCThe Club World Cup has kicked off in the USA and each team in the competition has played their first group stage match. There were some convincing wins for the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, while Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Al Ahly are chasing their first win.
In-Depth Look At Lorch's Performance At CWC

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch was the standout star for Wydad AC in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup. Check Out: Lorch Dazzles As Wydad Fall To Man CityThe Red Castle could not handle the pace of Pep Guardiola's side as they suffered defeat in their opening game, putting pressure on coach Amine Benhachem's side for the rest of the tournament.
Benni Can Leave Kenya Under ‘One Condition’

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has revealed the one condition under which the federation would allow Benni McCarthy to leave his role as Kenya coach. Check Out: Benni: Why North African Countries DominateMcCarthy signed a two-year deal to become Harambee Stars boss in March 2025, but has continually been linked with a move to Orlando Pirates to replace Jose Riveiro.
Wydad Boss On City: We Won't Be Easy Opponents

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Wydad Athletic Club head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem is confident that he side will deliver a "competitive" performance against Manchester City this evening. Check Out: Guardiola: Wydad Are Strong In AttackThe Moroccan side will go head-to-head with Pep Guardiola's troops in their first game of the FIFA Club World Cup. Benhachem's team were drawn in Group G along with City, Juventus and Al Ain. The Red Castle came off a difficult 2024/25 season.
Guardiola: Wydad Are Strong In Attack

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Wydad Athletic Club's attackers ahead of their opening FIFA Club World Cup game. Check Out: Aziz Ki ‘Ready’ For Man City ChallengeThe 2023/24 English Premier League champions face the Red Castle in the first game of Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup. The two sides will also face Italian side Juventus and Qatar's Al Ain.
Ulsan Coach Reacts To Sundowns Defeat

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Ulsan HD head coach Kim Pan-gon has reacted to his team's 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the FIFA Club World Cup. Check Out: HISTORY: Sundowns Secure Winning Start At CWCMasandawana secured a historic victory in their opening group F game courtesy of an Iqraam Rayners goal, and the South African forward was denied an opportunity to grab a hat-trick but had two goals ruled out for handball and offside, respectively.
Aziz Ki ‘Ready’ For Man City Challenge

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Wydad Athletic Club star Stephane Aziz Ki believes that his team is ready for the Manchester City challenge at the FIFA Club World Cup. Check Out: How Wydad 'Expect' To Line-Up Against Man CityThe Moroccan giants were placed in the tournament's 'Group of Death' of the Club World Cup and will face Manchester City, Juventus, and Al Ain.
Benni: Why North African Countries Dominate

1 week ago | soccerladuma.co.za | Matthew Petersen

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has revealed the real reasons why North African countries are often the best-performing teams on the continent. Check Out: Benni Reveals How He Achieved First Win As Kenya BossMcCarthy gave an honest and realistic assessment of why North African countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria continue to outperform other strong football nations in the South and West.