The striker's highly anticipated return to South African football has yet to spark into life, leaving many fans and pundits questioning his role at Downs. Having spent years in France with RC Strasbourg, the Bafana Bafana international was expected to dominate the Betway Premiership, but he currently finds himself on the periphery of the first team.
South African football legend Vuyo Mere has picked out three Premier Soccer League stars who are catching the eye ahead of the next national team camp. With the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea approaching, the former defender has highlighted the players he believes are showing the qualities needed at the international level under the newly appointed head coach.
Former Gallants head coach has sensationally hit out at the club's hierarchy following his ruthless dismissal just five matches into the new Betway Premiership season. The experienced tactician, who arrived with high expectations after a successful stint at Polokwane City, has broken his silence to reveal the internal frustrations that led to his departure.
The Masandawana shot-stopper believes the growing interest in the 29-year-old midfielder highlights the quality within the Tshwane giants’ ranks. With the Brazilians preparing for a historic global showdown, the goalkeeper has now weighed in on reports fuelling speculation over his star teammate’s potential lucrative move to the Middle East.
The Brazilians forward has offered a glowing endorsement of his boss, as the South African giants prepare for their massive FIFA Intercontinental Cup fixture against Al-Malaki. The 25-year-old credited the Portuguese tactician’s deep understanding of the continental landscape for the club's recent silverware success.
Columnist Lerato Mkhondo takes on officiating standards in South African domestic competitions. After weeks of acrimony and controversy in the 2026/27 season, she argues there is only one cure to the problem until VAR is finally implemented. Let the referees explain themselves.
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