Khothatso Leballo

The South Africa senior national team coach has named his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Zambia, maintaining much of the core that featured in recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game against Chipolopolo will take place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on November 14. Once again, Thembinkosi Lorch has been left out, extending his long spell away from the national team setup. The continued exclusion of the former Orlando Pirates star and Broos comments on the situation likely mean his international future under the Belgian tactician is in serious doubt.

The 22-year-old winger is fast emerging as one of the brightest young talents in South African football, the way the likes of Mohau Nkota, Mbelezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng rose. His Abafana Bes'thende coach believes it’s only a matter of time before he earns a Bafana Bafana call-up and sees him as a player who can go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The player has just won two PSL awards as he currently enjoys some terrific form.

After playing for the Bafana Bafana B team at the 2024 African Nations Championship, the former Bloemfontein Celtic star was expected to remain in the Premier Soccer League. But he surprisingly opted for a challenge in East Africa, joining one of the continent’s most ambitious clubs. His arrival is expected to bolster Simba’s creative options as they chase domestic and continental success.

The signing of the 19-year-old forward has sparked both excitement and caution among Amakhosi fans. The attacker’s arrival at the Soweto giants is seen as part of the Soweto giants' long-term rebuild, yet questions linger about whether the club has learned from past transfer blunders. In recent seasons, Amakhosi have been criticised for bringing in players who failed to make a lasting impact. Now, all eyes are on Baartman to see if he can break that cycle and live up to expectations. Chiefs’ technical team will be under scrutiny to ensure this deal marks a turning point rather than another false dawn.

The Buccaneers resume their PSL chase with a tricky trip to Afabana Bes'thende as they push to topple Mamelodi Sundowns from the summit of the Premier Soccer League table. They will be at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium to face Manqoba Mngqithi and his men on Wednesday. After their CAF Champions League exit, the Soweto giants are now fully focused on domestic affairs and trying to win the title for the first time since 2012.

The Soweto giants are determined to pile pressure on PSL log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as the title race begins to heat up. The Buccaneers are eyeing a long-awaited league triumph, having last been crowned champions in 2012. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men are showing intent by staying within striking distance of the defending champions who lead them by three points and have played two more games.

The ex-Wydad Casablanca coach is set for a fiery reunion as he faces his former club, Masandawana, for the first time since taking charge of the Algerian giants. The clash comes as the 38-year-old is eager to prove his credentials on continental soil after failing to win the continent's ultimate club competition with the Brazilians. All eyes will be on how the former Orlando Pirates tactician mentor plots against the very system he helped build.

The Buccaneers are pursuing a matter in which they are questioning alleged irregularities that occurred during their game against the Congolese side. They are back to learn their fate in Africa after attention on domestic duties following the Champions League elimination. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men had channelled their continental disappointment into a strong push for silverware at home.

After 11 rounds of games, the Premier Soccer League title race is still wide open, with the leading pack yet to separate themselves much from the chasing sides. Just four points are the difference between log leaders Masandawana and fifth-placed AmaZulu, who have played a game fewer than the reigning champions.

The Brazilians have won the Premier Soccer League title for eight consecutive seasons. But this time around, they have been struggling to open a gap at the top of the PSL table that makes it difficult for their title rivals to close. The Buccaneers threaten to be their fiercest challengers.

The Brazilians' depth faces a stern test amid the absence of key players from the squad due to a number of reasons. They threw away a lead to be held by the Buccaneers in Tshwane on Saturday. Masandawana's Portuguese coach talks about how the absentees affected them.

The Bafana Bafana legend has been Harambee Stars coach since March 2025 and his biggest task is building a squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be co-hosted by three East African countries. This is his first-ever job as a national team coach and he would want to make a huge impact.

South African teammates were rivals on Friday evening as they came up against each other in Saudi Arabia. Both players earned some game time and had an impact in the contest. That is the kind of form national team coach Hugo Broos is looking for in his players plying their trade both at home and abroad.

The 29-year-old was making a comeback from a fitness setback and made a huge impact on his return. He came off the bench to grab the deciding goal of the evening as Amakhosi beat their hosts, Durban City in eThekwini on Friday. That has left an Amakhosi coach applauding the Guinea-Bissau international forward.

GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's hosting of the Soweto giants in a Premier Soccer League match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Brazilians lead the standings and are three points ahead of fourth-placed Buccaneers who need to win by a five-goal margin to go on top of the table.

The Buccaneers make a short trip to Tshwane to take on Masandawana in this high-stakes Premier Soccer League confrontation. After dusting themselves from the CAF Champions League exit by reaching the Carling Knockout semi-finals, the Soweto giants have something to inspire them in Saturday's match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker is a regular starter for the Moroccan giants, where he is one of their key players. After his impressive performances at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the 32-year-old continues with his good form for the Casablanca side.

The 61-year-old is a vastly experienced coach, with his time on the touchline dating back to 1998. He has previously applied for the national team job, but nothing materialised. The former SupetrSport United coach opens up on whether or not he is still interested in coaching the 1996 African champions.