Khothatso Leballo

Relebohile Mofokeng struggled for form earlier this season and was at some point frozen out of the first team as he appeared frustrated and lonely after Mohau Nkota had left the Buccaneers for Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. However, in recent games, the Bafana Bafana star has picked himself up with some top performances that made him a trademark name in South African football in the last two seasons.

The 30-year-old joined South African footballers and coaches trekking to Tanzania in a recent new trend. Signed by Fadlu Davids at Wekundu wa Msimbazi, the midfielder is now playing under Steve Barker who replaced the former Maritzburg United coach. Rushwin de Reuck is his teammate at a club that also has former PSL players like Ismael Toure and Anicet Oura.

GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's hosting of their National First Division opponents in this Cup clash on Wednesday. The Tshwane giants are out to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2022 and have lifted six times overall. They are the third most successful team in this competition after defending champions Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's trip to the Mother City to face the Cape Winelands outfit in this knockout game on Wednesday. The Soweto giants are bidding to defend the most prestigious Cup tournament in South African football after being crowned champions last season to end a 10-year trophy drought. They will be at Cape Town Stadium to face their wounded opponents.

The Soweto giants set the ball rolling in their quest to defend the most prestigious knockout competition in South African football. They come up against the Cape Winelands side, who booted them out of the Carling Knockout in October 2025 and would want to avoid another upset at the hands of the same opponents when the two teams meet on Wednesday.

Despite boasting eight forwards in their squad, Amakhosi have still been found wanting when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net. Alarm bells have rung that, with a truly prolific scorer, the Soweto giants might be much further ahead in their season. Their coach has since responded to the growing concerns over the club’s goalscoring woes.

Amakhosi now face the same opponents who knocked them out of the Carling Knockout four months ago. That tightly contested encounter was decided by penalties as both teams struggled to separate each other after extra time. The two teams now meet again in another Cup showdown, with plenty at stake as both have entered a crucial stage of the season.

The 27-year-old last played a competitive football match in November 2025 while on loan at Orbit College from Orlando Pirates. He was playing while carrying an injury before his thigh strain eventually took a toll on him. Now having found a new home at Chloorkop, he is still waiting to make his maiden appearance for Masandawana.

The Buccaneers head honcho’s leadership of the league has divided opinion, with some accusing him of being a strongman who instils fear in his colleagues. However, others have come to his defence, describing him as more accommodating in his approach to issues.

The Chilli Boys boosted their chances of survival after they recorded their back-to-back league victory. In a four-goal thriller, Orbit College and Polokwane City shared points in a match where a record in the league was also broken. Babina Noko recovered to keep themselves in a title mix by beating the Rockets after a difficult start to the year 2026.

The Buccaneers coach is enjoying the luxury of leaving out certain players from his matchday squad, underlining the impressive depth within his first-team group. Winning convincingly without several key figures, who were deliberately omitted, highlighted just how strong his squad has become. It paints the picture of a coach spoilt for choice when it comes to team selection.

The Nigeria international defender is now a free agent after officially leaving the Buccaneers on Thursday, meaning he can sign for any club outside the transfer window. His exit brings an end to a long and frustrating spell on the sidelines at the Soweto giants. He last played competitive football back in September 2024, with injuries also contributing to his time out.

The Brazilians' situation is growing increasingly tense, with mounting pressure that could cost coach Miguel Cardoso his job. The Tshwane giants have made continental glory their top priority, but they have been far from convincing in that competition this season after reaching the final last term. Those stuttering performances have only intensified scrutiny on Cardoso as patience begins to wear thin at Chloorkop.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' hosting of Dikwena tsa Meetse in a Premier Soccer League clash at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. The Buccaneers are still pushing to reclaim top spot after Mamelodi Sundowns took the lead recently. Victory for Abdeslam Ouaddou's side will see them level on points with the Brazilians in this race that is already a tight contest.

In the PSL mid-season transfer, clubs get another chance to strengthen their squads ahead of another gruelling remainder of the campaign. Although many clubs bought new players before the season began, the mid-season window gave them a chance to get the right players to strengthen further until Thursday, January 29, when it came to a close.

After starting 2026 by dropping two points in the 0-0 draw with Sekhukhune United last week, the Buccaneers are out to pick themselves up when they host Premier Soccer League bottom-placed Dikwena tsa Meetse at the renamed Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. This is a match the Soweto giants cannot afford to lose points, but they are in a tricky situation, facing a desperate side stranded at the foot of the table.

The 22-year-old central defender is in his third season playing Premier Soccer League football and is enjoying his maiden campaign with the Buccaneers after joining the club ahead of the current season. He wasted no time in cementing his place in the starting line-up, delivering impressive performances at the back. His rise even saw Nkosinathi Sibisi relegated to the bench as he struck up a solid centre-back partnership with Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

The 27-year-old arrived at Amakhosi amid huge expectations to help end the Soweto giants’ long-standing attacking problems. Despite having a squad packed with eight forwards, the Glamour Boys have continued to struggle for goals, placing the spotlight firmly on their strikers' shoulders. The former Cape Town City star is still expected to become the prolific scorer Amakhosi desperately need as they chase the Premier Soccer League title, the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup.