From the malign to the ridiculous, the madcap to the simply weird — there was no shortage of offbeat moments in world sport this year.

Hristo Stoichkov has resigned as coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, telling national radio he was leaving after not being offered an improved contract.

Mamelodi Sundowns reignited the Absa Premiership title race with a win on Wednesday, but coach Hristo Stoichkov is unhappy with the fixture calendar.

BidVest Wits coach Roger de Sa shook his head in frustration after his 10-man Students were beaten 1-0 by title chasing Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns never shy away from being flashy and flamboyant. The appointment of Bulgarian football great Hristo Stoichkov bears testimony.

Former European Footballer of the Year Hristo Stoichkov has been named coach of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the club said on Monday.