Austin Ditlhobolo

PSL clubs were busy updating their squads for the 2025/26 season with the window closing on September 22. The transfer window saw clubs finalising deals to buy, loan out or sell players. Throw in a host of players whose contracts had ended and were free agents, it was a very busy transfer window, with some teams signing more than 10 players.

The Super Eagles saw their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico fade away after losing 4-3 to the Leopards on penalties at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, with a tired-looking Nigeria side, who had played 180 minutes against Gabon in midweek, taking their foot off the pedal after making a promising start to the game, and Congo capitalising to take the match to extra-time before eventually winning on penalties.

The Midnight Express has been identified as the right man to replace one of Bafana's greatest coaches when he steps down next year. The 56-year-old has enrolled for a coaching course and upon completion, will be eligible to take charge of an African senior national team.

The former Orlando Pirates attacker maintained his good form in Accra, where the Red Castle took on the Porcupine Warriors. The man nicknamed Nyoso played an integral role in helping the North African giants overcome the 26-time Ghanaian champions. 

Amajita reached the knockout phase of the global tournament for the second time following their win over the Young Stars and Stripes. First-half goals were enough to earn the Southern African side the win.

The Buccaneers are looking to make it nine wins in a row across all competitions as they welcome the Rockets to the Orlando Stadium. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made several changes to the team that faced Lioli over the weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns have identified the Brazilian attacker as a possible replacement for Lucas Ribeiro, who recently left the PSL champions. The Tshwane giants have been in talks with a Portuguese club over one of their players.

Kaizer Chiefs have splashed cash on new players and signed some for free as they prepare for what could be a long and gruelling 2025/26 season. However, the Naturena-based giants are now looking to trim down their big squad to make it more manageable. 

It will be a battle between a proven striker in Europe and a highly-rated defender who is known for his no-nonsense approach in the field of play.

The West African country's football governing body issued an update after the team landed at the Bram Fischer International Airport.

The attacking midfielder has been plying his trade abroad and he will now be looking to make his mark in local football under a Portuguese coach.

The former Amakhosi fan-favourite is poised to embark on a coaching stint in the Southern African country after returning from Uganda.

Masandawana have so far announced the departure of three players since Thursday as part of the process of reducing the number of players in the PSL champions' squad.

The experienced attacker has parted ways with the 18-time South African champions as the club continues to trim down coach Miguel Cardoso's squad.

The highly-rated attacker has attracted interest from Europe once again after Masandawana rejected two offers in January.

The experienced tactician has resurfaced in North Africa as he starts a new chapter in his coaching career.

The Soweto-born tactician will be in charge of another North African club after accepting an offer from the nine-time Algerian Ligue 1 winners.

GOAL has discovered that the Rockets have decided to release the duo following a successful season under coach Adnan Beganovic.