The attacking midfielder is facing a defining season at Naturena as he looks to cement his place in the starting XI following a testing debut campaign in the Premier Soccer League. After arriving with high expectations from the United Kingdom, the 27-year-old now has the benefit of experience to help him thrive under the club's new technical leadership.
Junior Khanye has sent a clear message to the Amakhosi hierarchy ahead of the 2026/27 season, insisting that the club must strengthen their squad if they hope to challenge for silverware. Despite lifting the pre-season Toyota Cup, the outspoken analyst believes the Soweto giants should use their resources to invest in quality signings capable of taking the team to the next level.
Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has praised the decision of South Africa’s ‘Big Three’ to conduct their pre-season preparations in Europe. As Amakhosi, Buccaneers and the Brazilians return from their respective tours, the retired defender believes the gulf in resources is providing them with a distinct competitive edge in domestic competitions.
The awards were delayed by the FIFA World Cup but now, with the new season just days away, the Premier Soccer League had the opportunity to reward the best of the best from the 2025/26 season.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the nominees for the 2026 PSL Awards in early July and now the winners are set to be crowned at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, 27 July 2026. The event will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
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