Mamelodi Sundowns Join Race for Pirates Target Thabang Matuludi After Mudau Injury Blow
Mamelodi Sundowns could make a move for Polokwane City right-back Thabang Matuludi following the devastating injury setback suffered by Khuliso Mudau. The Bafana Bafana defender is reportedly facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up a serious injury during Sundowns’ 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants. With Mudau potentially unavailable for a large part of the season, the Brazilians...
Orlando Pirates’ Midfield Crisis: Emergency Solution Emerges as Injuries Mount
Orlando Pirates could be forced into a midfield reshuffle after a growing injury crisis threatens to disrupt their plans for the upcoming fixtures. The Buccaneers have seen several key players sidelined, leaving head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with difficult selection decisions ahead of a demanding run of matches. Pirates’ recent 1-1 draw against AmaZulu came with a heavy cost, with goal scorer...
Saleng’s Agent Reveals Deeper Struggles Behind Sundowns Absence
Monnapule Saleng is going through a challenging period at Mamelodi Sundowns, with his representative insisting that his current situation is about more than disciplinary problems. The 28-year-old winger has yet to make a first-team appearance this season after head coach Miguel Cardoso confirmed that he had been separated from the senior squad following disciplinary issues. However, Saleng’s agent, Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse, says...
Bafana Bafana Face Selection Crisis as New Coach Prepares for AFCON Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana are facing a difficult start to the new international cycle, with three key players set to miss the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers. South Africa are scheduled to begin their qualification campaign against Guinea before welcoming Eritrea in September. However, whoever takes over as the new Bafana Bafana head coach will have to make immediate changes to the squad. Three...
Orlando Pirates Begin CAF Champions League Journey Against Mauritian Side
Orlando Pirates are set to kick off their CAF Champions League campaign against La Cure Waves SC of Port Louis, Mauritius, with the Buccaneers travelling for the first leg next month. The South African champions enter the tie as clear favourites, with former Mauritius international Jean-Marc Ithier backing Pirates to have too much quality for their opponents. Ithier believes the gap...
Thapelo Maseko Transfer Fee Revealed as FC Copenhagen Move Takes Shape
Thapelo Maseko’s move from Mamelodi Sundowns to FC Copenhagen could reportedly be worth less than initially expected, with a Danish publication putting the upfront fee at around €800,000. The 22-year-old Bafana Bafana winger has completed his move to the Danish giants, signing a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. Maseko’s reported transfer fee According to Danish publication...
Kaizer Chiefs’ Faiz Abrahams Drops Hint Over His New Jersey Number
Kaizer Chiefs’ latest signing Faiz Abrahams may already have given supporters a clue about the shirt number he could wear at Naturena. The 21-year-old attacker recently shared a picture from the Kaizer Chiefs dressing room ahead of a match, with the No. 35 shirt catching the attention of Amakhosi supporters. The number became available following Aden McCarthy’s departure to Sabah FK,...
Thapelo Maseko Bids Farewell to Mamelodi Sundowns as Europe Calls
Thapelo Maseko has officially closed the Mamelodi Sundowns chapter of his career, sending an emotional message to Masandawana before beginning a new adventure in Denmark. The 22-year-old winger has completed his move to FC Copenhagen, signing a four-year contract with the Danish giants. As he prepares for life in Europe, Maseko took a moment to reflect on the club that helped...
Orlando Pirates Star Deon Hotto’s Remarkable Journey From Adversity to Glory
Deon Hotto’s rise to becoming an Orlando Pirates veteran and Namibia international is a story of resilience, sacrifice and determination. Long before he became a household name in South African football, Hotto faced difficult circumstances growing up in Swakopmund, Namibia. His former mentor, Elton Katangolo, says football became the youngster’s best opportunity to build a different life. “Football was the only...
Pirates Lead, Chiefs Second — Sundowns Can Shake Up the Title Race
Mamelodi Sundowns have a major opportunity to change the early Betway Premiership picture when they take on Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. Sundowns head into the rearranged fixture knowing that three points would move them onto seven points, putting them level with early leaders Orlando Pirates and second-placed Kaizer Chiefs. Masandawana have collected four points from their opening...
