Lommel Reserves Overview

Former Amakhosi boss Muhsin Ertugral has leaped to the defence of the under-fire goalkeeper following a string of high-profile errors in the Premier Soccer League. Despite mounting pressure on the Soweto giants’ technical team to make a change between the sticks, the veteran tactician insists that stability is key for the Glamour Boys.

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.

The Brazilians' captain has expressed his immense excitement ahead of the upcoming international cup final, admitting he gets goosebumps just contemplating the scale of the fixture. The African champions are set to host Saudi giants Al Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a clash that promises to be an attacking spectacle for the Pretoria crowd.

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.