Copy Editor - writing test

Please read through the instructions for each section carefully before answering

Section A - Read through the sample article and note changes you would make in terms of
grammar, spelling, punctuation, incorrect facts, omitted words, inaccuracies, or other errors.

Kaizer Chief STAR hands in TRANSFER REQUEST

● Kaizer Chiefs has a major decision to make one one of the club’s rising stars, who is
reportedly pushing for an exit for more game-time

Kaizer Chiefs rising star Bontle Karabo Molefe has reportedly requested to leaveleaving the club
in search of playing time.
The 20 -year -old goalkeeper was handled a three-year deal at ‘the Amakhosi’ after being
promoted to the first-team this year.
Molefe, who’s currently fourth in line at the club in terms of goalkeeping, believes he won’t get
any game-time this season.
The ‘Glamour Boys’ are also reportedly interested in singning a highly talented Congolese
goalkeeper, meaning Molefe is likely to fall further down the pecking order at Naturena!
“All he wants is to play. You know Karabo is an Under-20 national team goalkeeper and if he
doesn’t play at club level it will be difficult for him to play for the national team.” a source told
Soccer Laduma. regarding the Kaizer Chiefs’sChiefs’ academy graduate.
“And that’s why he wants to leave and play more often. But at the moment, there is no club that
we can say he is looking to go to. b But what he wants is to find one club where he can play.
“He has indicated that to the club already, and they are looking at the best way to help him. The
other thing is that there are still many goalkeepers he needs to compete with at the Chiefs...”
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly opened talks with an African goalkeeping talent ahead of the
January transfer window.
The ‘Glamour Boys’ have struggled in goal so far this season, with Brandon Peterson and
Itumeleng Khune both unable to provide the team with any defensive stability.
The club also seems to have little faith in fellow senior goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma, and isare
reportedly looking to a transfer market to rope in reinforcements.
According to the latest reports, former Amakhosi goalkeeper Eshele Botende has urged the club
to sign a rising DR Congo goalkeeper, and talks between the two parties haveare undergone.
“Discussions have already commenced with Motema Pembe about the potential acquisition of
one of their talented young goalkeepers.” read a report by Citizen.
Section B - Read through the headlines and note any changes in terms of grammar, SEO,
punctuation, incorrect facts, omitted words, ineffective structure, or other errors. Where you feel
there are no changes to be made, indicate as such.

● "A really good coach": Rasmus Hojlund backs Ten Hag after latest defeat

● 6 EPL stars to score hat trick this season, including Haaland and Jackson

● Ex-Portugal boss on relationship with Ronaldo: “We haven’t spoken since Qatar”

● UCL: What should happen for Man Utd, Newcastle and Arsenal to reach the last 16

● Mikel Obi Obi reveals why he ignored Aleix Ferguson’s Man United for Chelsea

● "He saved himself from embarrassment": CR7 earns praise for leaving Man United
Section C - Read through the listed social leads and Facebook titles, and note any changes in
terms of grammar, punctuation, incorrect facts, omitted words, or other errors.

● A classy message from Mikel Obi.Obi. The former Nigerian international has sent a
message of support to embattled Liverpool star, Luir Luis SuareDiaz, whose father is yet
to be released. Mikel went through the same in 2011 and 2018.

● The group stage of the 2023/24 Champions League has been entertaining. Six teams,
including Real Madrid and Man City, have qualified for the last 16 with two games to
spare.

● Real Madrid indeed havehas their future sealed with their Brazilian attacking duo. Both
Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Jr have reached a club milestone, following their goals
against Sporting CP.

● Mikel Obiikel Obi explained how Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich stepped in to offer
assistance when his father, Pa Michael Obi, was kidnapped in 2018. It marked the
second time he had been abducted, with a previous incident in 2011 lasting for ten10
agonizing days.

● Cristiano Ronaldo ‘dodged’ a bullet! Ronaldo left Manchester United for Al Nassr after
his second spell with the Red Devils did not go as planned. He is currently firing on all
cylinders while United continues to struggle under Erik Ten Hag.

● Stand up to applaud one of the best managers of all time.! Carlo Ancelotti has reached
another European Cup milestone after Real Madrid’s win over Braga.
Section D - Consider the preview images and headlines, and comment on the effectiveness of
these images in terms of composition, quality, accuracy and relevance.

Real Madrid 'Adopts' 14 Year Old Moroccan Who Lost His Family to Earthquake

The picture used is somewhat perfect for the headline because it shows the Moroccan in a Real
Madris shirt. There is also an image of him crying, so the second part of the headline is depicted
in that image of him crying.
Karim Benzema scores impressive brace for Al Ittihad during SPL clash

Wrong picture to use because the headlines implied that Benzema scored an impressive brace,
yet the picture used shows him falling over and that’s not ‘’impressive’’ .

Former Man City loanee signs with La Liga outfit

The image is totally wrong because the man in the picture is Falcao, who has never played for
Man City. He played for Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League.

Section E - Read through the sample article and copy edit in terms of grammar, spelling,
punctuation, incorrect facts, omitted words, inaccuracies, readability, structure, sentence flow, or
other errors.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will earn a massive €260,000, which is aroundapproximately
N120m, if he should scores 30 goals this season for Napoli. whichThis looks promising
considering his performances.
The Super Eagles star is the shining light so far this season in the Serie A, as he keeps
pumping in goals for Napoli. So far, he has registereding 19 league goals.
Osimhen has undoubno doubtedly won the hearts of the Napoli faithful withdue to his brilliant
form, withand the supporters are now tipping the Nigerian to win the Serie A title and also the
Golden Boot.
Nigerians back home have also been impressed with Osimhen's game, and they are now
hoping he translates those performances withto the Super Eagles.
It shwould be recalled that Osimhen and hisis teammates in the national team teammates lost
the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup to Ghana.
According to the report on Soccernet, there is a clause in Osimhen's contract that he will get
€260,000 if he should nets 30 goals.