Orlando Pirates transfer news: Appollis offer, Nkota return and Ouaddou millions
There is plenty happening around Orlando Pirates, with transfer speculation, a returning Bafana Bafana star and an intriguing financial dispute making headlines. Oswin Appollis continues to attract interest from an unnamed club, while Mohau Nkota has returned to South Africa on loan after a difficult spell in the Saudi Pro League. Away from the playing squad, former Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou...
Thabo Cele linked with Mamelodi Sundowns after Kaizer Chiefs exit
Mamelodi Sundowns could be preparing another significant move in the transfer market, with former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele reportedly emerging as a top target for the reigning African champions. According to SABC Sport, talks between Cele and Sundowns have reached an advanced stage, with personal terms reportedly still being finalised. The potential move comes just days after Cele parted ways...
Why Rassie Erasmus keeps Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ahead of Manie Libbok
Rassie Erasmus has explained why Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains the Springboks’ first-choice flyhalf, despite Manie Libbok making a strong impact off the bench against the All Blacks. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will wear the No 10 jersey for a fourth consecutive Test when the Springboks face New Zealand in Baltimore on Saturday. With Handre Pollard still unavailable through injury, the young flyhalf has continued...
Orlando Pirates face Oswin Appollis dilemma as Matuludi transfer talk grows
Orlando Pirates could be heading towards a tense final stretch of the transfer window, with Oswin Appollis attracting overseas interest while the Buccaneers reportedly explore a move for Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi. Orlando Pirates still have important business to handle before the transfer window closes, with both potential arrivals and departures dominating the latest transfer talk surrounding the club. The...
Kaizer Chiefs: 10 Players Who Have Left Naturena This Transfer Window
Kaizer Chiefs have been busy reshaping their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, with no fewer than 10 players leaving Naturena during the current transfer window. The latest departure is Thabo Cele, whose contract was mutually terminated after the midfielder fell outside new head coach Fernando Da Cruz's plans. Cele's exit follows a series of departures involving experienced players, young prospects,...
SAFA Explains Why Bafana Bafana World Cup Bonuses Are Still Unpaid
The South African Football Association has broken its silence on the delayed Bafana Bafana World Cup bonuses, blaming outstanding tax requirements in the United States and Mexico for the hold-up. The bonus saga surrounding Bafana Bafana has taken another turn after SAFA issued an explanation for why players and members of the support staff are still waiting for outstanding performance...
Springboks Make Two Changes for All Blacks Series Decider in Baltimore
Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to the Springboks starting XV for Saturday’s decisive clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore, with Damian Willemse returning and Morné van den Berg earning a start. The Springboks head into the fourth and final Test with a 2-1 advantage in the four-match series after their dramatic victory over New Zealand in Johannesburg. Erasmus has...
Rassie Erasmus Backs Morné van den Berg for Springboks’ Baltimore Decider
Morné van den Berg has earned his chance to start for the Springboks, according to head coach Rassie Erasmus, as South Africa prepares for a high-stakes fourth Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore. Erasmus has largely kept faith with the side that battled to a dramatic 29-24 victory over New Zealand in the third Test, with Van den Berg...
Fernando Da Cruz Warns Kaizer Chiefs After Defensive Concerns in Siwelele Win
Kaizer Chiefs may have collected another important victory, but head coach Fernando Da Cruz believes there is still plenty of work to do if Amakhosi are serious about challenging for the Betway Premiership title. Chiefs edged Siwelele FC 3-2 on Sunday, securing three valuable points and moving back into third place on the league table. However, the result did little to...
Orlando Pirates Face Oswin Appollis Transfer Decision as European Offer Emerges
Orlando Pirates could have a major transfer decision to make before the window closes, with reports suggesting European interest in Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis. The Buccaneers have enjoyed an impressive start to the new campaign, but their squad could still face late movement in the transfer market. According to a report cited by The Citizen, an unnamed European club has...
