Sundowns Draw Level With Pirates After Comfortable Milford Victory
Mamelodi Sundowns kept pace with Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership after securing a 2-0 victory over PSL newcomers Milford FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. The result moved the Brazilians onto 13 points from their opening five league matches, drawing them level with Pirates. However, the Buccaneers remain top thanks to their superior goal difference. Miguel...
Puso Dithejane Wins Chicago Fire Award as Bafana Bafana Call-Up Looms
Puso Dithejane’s impressive rise in Major League Soccer has earned him his first major individual honour at Chicago Fire — and his latest form could put him firmly in the conversation for a Bafana Bafana call-up. The 22-year-old South African attacker has been named Chicago Fire’s Player of the Month for July/August after producing four goals and three assists during...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Can Bafana Bafana Survive a Tricky Group D?
Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana coach is about to face its first major test. South Africa begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Guinea on Wednesday, 23 September, before travelling to face Eritrea four days later. On paper, Bafana are the highest-ranked side in Group D. But qualifying will be anything but straightforward, with Guinea expected to provide the biggest...
Orlando Pirates Overtake Kaizer Chiefs as Sundowns Record Comes Into Sight
Orlando Pirates are rewriting the record books under Abdeslam Ouaddou — and their latest away victory has put them within touching distance of a mark set by Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers’ emphatic 4-0 victory over Kruger United on Tuesday night did more than keep them at the top of the Betway Premiership table. It extended their unbeaten away run to 18...
Pitso Mosimane Faces Immediate Pressure as Danny Jordaan Sets Bafana Bafana Targets
Pitso Mosimane is back in charge of Bafana Bafana, but there will be little time for the new coach to settle in. SAFA president Danny Jordaan has made the expectations surrounding Mosimane’s return crystal clear, with South Africa’s opening AFCON qualifier against Guinea already being labelled as a game that is “close to a must-win”. Mosimane has returned to the national...
Kaizer Chiefs: Fernando Da Cruz Stands Firmly Behind Brandon Petersen Despite Costly Errors
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has come under increasing pressure following a series of costly mistakes, but coach Fernando Da Cruz has made it clear that he has no plans to abandon his captain. Petersen has been at the centre of criticism after three errors this season contributed to dropped points and Chiefs’ early exit from the MTN8. Despite the...
Springboks vs All Blacks: Which Schools Produced Rassie Erasmus’ Matchday 23?
The Springboks are preparing for another blockbuster clash against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, and Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity in his selection. Erasmus has made four changes and one positional switch to his starting XV for the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. But there is another fascinating story behind the matchday squad: where...
Orlando Pirates Sweat Over Gamphani Lungu Injury After Kruger United Win
Orlando Pirates have been handed a worrying injury concern despite cruising to a 4-0 victory over Kruger United, with in-form new signing Gamphani Lungu forced off after opening the scoring. The Buccaneers produced another impressive performance at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to extend their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to three points. But the comfortable victory was...
Monnapule Saleng’s Sundowns Future in Doubt as First-Team Freeze Continues
Monnapule Saleng’s future at Mamelodi Sundowns has become increasingly uncertain, with the winger yet to make an appearance this season and currently excluded from first-team training. The 28-year-old arrived at Sundowns from Orlando Pirates with plenty of expectations, but his difficult start at the club has raised fresh questions about whether he remains part of Miguel Cardoso’s plans. For now, however,...
Kaizer Chiefs Injury Update: Two Ruled Out as Four Defenders Return
Kaizer Chiefs have received mixed injury news ahead of their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele FC, with two players ruled out while four defenders have returned to training. Head coach Fernando Da Cruz confirmed that Langelihle Phili and Thabiso Monyane will miss the upcoming fixture after suffering injuries. However, Chiefs have been handed a welcome boost with Paseka Mako, Bradley...
