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Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, April 2026

Pirates on Ouaddou red alert - ‘He’s being courted in North Africa’

The Buccaneers are facing a fight to keep hold of their history-making head coach following a sensational treble-winning campaign. Despite ending the club's 14-year wait for a league title, the Moroccan tactician has sparked fears of an imminent exit with a series of cryptic comments regarding his mental fatigue.

Galaxy U-turn on Parker - 'The acid test for him was to play Sundowns'

The Rockets chairman has officially confirmed that Bafana Bafana legend will remain at the helm of the first team for the upcoming Premier Soccer League campaign, as the club looks to steady the ship and build consistency moving forward. The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman was initially handed the reins following a difficult spell that led to the departure of Adnan Beganovic, with the Mpumalanga-based side battling to distance themselves from the relegation scrap. Now entrusted with a full campaign in charge, he is expected to guide the Nedbank Cup finalists as they aim to re-establish themselves as a competitive force in the top flight.

Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Stellenbosch FC, August 2025

PSL transfer rumours: Mthiyane & Zulu to Pirates

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.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane Chicago Fire movie

WATCH: Trailer for Mbokazi & Dithejane movie

The Major Soccer League club announced a short film 'On the Rise: From South Africa to Chicago Fire' featuring their two South African players. Ahead of the premiere on Friday, May 22, a short trailer has been released.

Cardoso on highs and lows of season – ‘There's nothing that takes the star out of your shirt'

The Brazilians boss has delivered a candid assessment of a rollercoaster 2025/26 campaign that saw the club reach the pinnacle of African football while stumbling on the domestic front. Despite the heartbreak of losing the Betway Premiership title to rivals Orlando Pirates, the Portuguese tactician remains defiant about the club's continental success.

Mexico City rioters vow to stop Bafana World Cup opener - 'The ball will not roll'

Mexico is facing a major security crisis just days before the opening ceremony as protesters in Mexico City have vowed to derail the tournament's first match. Tensions reached a breaking point on Monday when riot police clashed with demonstrators, leading to the use of teargas and reports of injuries.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Orlando Pirates	30	21	6	3	58	12	46	69	W D W W D
2	Mamelodi Sundowns FC	30	20	8	2	57	21	36	68	L W D W W
3	Kaizer Chiefs	30	15	9	6	33	19	14	54	L W W D L
4	AmaZulu FC	30	13	8	9	32	28	4	47	W L D D W
5	Sekhukhune United	30	11	11	8	32	27	5	44	D D L W D

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Pirates on Ouaddou red alert - ‘He’s being courted in North Africa’

Galaxy U-turn on Parker - 'The acid test for him was to play Sundowns'

PSL transfer rumours: Mthiyane & Zulu to Pirates

WATCH: Trailer for Mbokazi & Dithejane movie

Cardoso on highs and lows of season – ‘There's nothing that takes the star out of your shirt'

Mexico City rioters vow to stop Bafana World Cup opener - 'The ball will not roll'

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