Mes Shahr Babak Overview

Gayton McKenzie & Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana, October 2025

McKenzie makes bold call on Bafana's next coach

As uncertainty continues to surround Hugo Broos' future, South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture has already thrown his support behind the man he believes should take Bafana into a new era. Following the national team's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the Minister insists there is 'only one man' fit to succeed the Belgian.

Ex-Bucs captain calls for more signings - 'Players must fight for their positions'

Ex-Buccaneers skipper Edward Motale has sent a clear message to the club’s hierarchy, insisting that they must continue their recruitment drive. Despite an already busy window, the 1995 CAF Champions League winner believes constant competition is the only way to drive the squad toward silverware.

PSL transfer rumours: Chief drop R10m on Mayo

Check out the latest transfer news and rumours from Amakhosi, Buccaneers, Masandawana, the rest of the PSL teams and South African players and coaches plying their trade abroad.

Confirmed: Shalulile's trophy-laden Sundowns spell ends

Check out the latest transfer news and rumours from Amakhosi, Buccaneers, Masandawana, the rest of the PSL teams and South African players and coaches plying their trade abroad.

Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates, November 2025

Mofokeng, Appollis, Makgopa: Pirates discover transfer cost of World Cup exposure

The second South Africa's tournament exit was confirmed media in Europe and the Middle East went into overdrive linking clubs to the Mzansi players who had graced the global stage. The Bucs find themselves in the firing line but but Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena, Chicago Fire's Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Hannover 96's Ime Okon have all been heavily linked with moves this week.

Sheppard: MTN8 glory can ignite Chiefs season

The Glamour Boys are entering a brave new era under the guidance of Fernando da Cruz, and the message from the bench is loud and clear: silverware is the immediate priority. Assistant coach Dillon Sheppard believes the season-opening MTN8 represents the perfect springboard for the Soweto giants to reclaim their status as the kings of South African football.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nassaji Mazandaran FC	31	19	9	3	45	13	32	66	W W D W W
2	Mes Shahr Babak	31	17	10	4	36	13	23	61	W L D W W
3	Saipa	32	14	11	7	27	18	9	53	W L W D D
4	Pars Jonoubi Jam	32	14	12	6	38	21	17	51	W W D D W
5	Sanat Naft Abadan	31	13	12	6	30	20	10	51	D D W L L

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