Middlesbrough Overview

The Soweto giants’ former skipper Innocent Maela has stepped forward to offer vocal support for the 24-year-old as pressure continues to mount on the forward. The Buccaneers' attacker has found himself under the microscope following a difficult start to the season in the famous black and white jersey.

The Premier Soccer League chairman has lifted the lid on the immense financial sacrifices made by the Soweto clubs to ensure the survival of professional football in South Africa. As the league celebrates its 30th anniversary, the man known as the 'Iron Duke' detailed the private meetings and difficult decisions that transformed the domestic game into Africa's most successful competition.

The Rockets and Abafana Bes'thende could not be separated as they settled for a share of the spoils after a goalless draw. The battle of the promoted teams ended with Milford getting their first three points, while Ben Youssef's team dropped points again. Kaze walked away with three points against Rise and Shine; elsewhere, Usuthu claimed a crucial victory over the Lehlohonolo Seema-coached team in Durban on Saturday. Gavin Hunt's side collected their first three points of the 2026/27 campaign after a debutant, Quwan Plaatjies, scored a hat-trick in his first-ever professional match.

A former Buccaneers marksman has reached out to the 24-year-old with crucial advice as the forward struggles to find his feet in front of goal. The former Richards Bay man has faced significant scrutiny after failing to register a single strike in his opening three starts for the Soweto giants.