Sinolwetu Tompela

The former Amakhosi star has raised fresh doubts about the club’s chances of qualifying for MTN8 following their recent dip in league form. The Naturena-based club have lost their last three league matches, a disappointing run that has dashed their hopes of the league title. The slump has allowed newcomers Durban City to leapfrog them into fourth place, while AmaZulu sit fifth with a one-point advantage over the Glamour Boys.

The former AmaKhosi goalkeeper has opened up on the transformative impact he and the late Orlando Pirates goal-minder had on local football, claiming the pair helped make goalkeeping 'fashionable' in the country. Both shot-stoppers rose through the ranks of the nation’s fiercest rivals, the Soweto giants, and shared a bond that went beyond club loyalties.

After a difficult spell, the former Stellenbosch FC star has been impressive in the second half of the season. With the global football competition approaching, the 24-year-old's name is now in the mix, and a Cameroon legend who graced the quadrennial tournament believes the midfielder's current form aligns perfectly with what the Belgian coach is looking for.

The Mpumalanga side overpowered Spears to become the first Goliath into the semi-finals, joining Casric and Milford in the last four. Meanwhile, tension is building ahead of the KwaZulu-Natal derby, with just one spot left to claim.

The final four teams are officially confirmed as City secured a hard-fought penalty shootout victory over Abafana Bes'thende to join the Rockets, as well as lower-division sides Casric Stars and Milford FC in the last-four.

The Mpumalanga side overpowered their visitors from the Northern Cape to become the first top-flight league side into the semi-finals, joining Casric Stars and Milford FC in the last four. Meanwhile, the KwaZulu-Natal derby between Golden Arrows and Durban City will determine who takes up one spot left to claim.

Without a doubt, the Ke Yona Cup has been nothing short of full of surprises this campaign, with all three Premier Soccer League giants already eliminated. However, for the Mpumalanga side, who will be up against a third-tier opponent, Parker and his team will be hoping to avoid any slip-ups as they look to follow in the footsteps of their 2019 triumph.

The Soweto giants entered this encounter under heavy pressure after back-to-back defeats, and their concerns deepened with a pre-match blow as Inacio Miguel was ruled out injured. Amakhosi fans briefly had something to cheer about with Nkanyiso Shinga making his debut, but that optimism was short-lived as he was forced off injured. In the end, the result only added to their growing frustrations.

The Pretoria side will be aiming to settle scores with Abafana Bes'thende in a clash that promises excitement, as the KwaZulu-Natal team looks to bounce back after a disappointing weekend draw, while Masandawana remain steadfast in their title defence mission. Downs will need to win this game because if they drop points, that means they would have ceded some ground to title race rivals, Orlando Pirates.

The Sea Robbers will be back in action on Wednesday after a morale-boosting win over the Glamour Boys in the Soweto derby. Against Rise and Shine, Bucs will need more points in order to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in the tight Premier Soccer League title race.

The Buccaneers will host the Natal Rich Boyz at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday. The KwaZulu-Natal side will come in high on confidence, having secured three points against Kaizer Chiefs in their last league match. However, for the Sea Robbers, every point is crucial at this stage, and they are laser-focused on the title race, while the visitors are striving to climb the standings and secure a coveted top-eight finish.

The 55-year-old coach has moved to temper expectations surrounding his side, insisting that a charge for the title was never the internal mandate. Despite Babina Noko sitting in a competitive position, Tinkler is adamant that any championship talk has been manufactured by the media rather than the club’s boardroom.

Since the 2019/20 season, when many believed Kaizer Chiefs were destined to lift the trophy, the Premier Soccer League has rarely produced such uncertainty at the top. Sundowns have consistently set the pace in recent years, often pulling clear of the chasing pack. However, the 2025/26 season seems to be heading in a similar direction, with the title race far less predictable, a development that the ex-Bafana forward finds exciting.

The Glamour Boys’ co-coach subtly highlighted some moments as contributing to their loss, though he conceded that the Buccaneers were the better side on Saturday. However, the Moroccan tactician on the other dugout did not take kindly to such remarks, dismissing them with a clap back.

The Derby is one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in South African football, where nerves and pressure can either inspire brilliance or lead to costly mistakes. By focusing on emotional control and mental readiness in the build-up, Ouaddou appears to have struck the right chord, a psychological approach that translated into a composed and ruthless performance from the Buccaneers.

The Tshwane giants will be determined to claw their way back to the summit of the Premier Soccer League table, a task that promises to be anything but straightforward. Babina Noko, equally desperate, are battling for every available point as they look to solidify their place in the title race.

Babina Noko will be paying a visit to the Tshwane outfit, setting up a clash that promises intensity. The last meeting between these sides saw Sundowns claim maximum points with a 2-0 win over a resilient Limpopo side. This time, both teams head into the fixture in need of points, with their eyes firmly set on the league title, currently a tightly contested race among the top four.

The Tshwane giants have long set high standards, and unfortunately, the recent performances have raised questions. The tight league title race has placed the Chloorkop outfit under intense pressure, but Motsepe believes these challenges can be overcome through mutual understanding between the fans and the technical team, as well as the management's long-term goals for the club.