Sinolwetu Tompela

In a tightly contested title race, the side from Mayfair knows better than most how valuable every goal and point can be. However, Ouaddou has defended his players after they settled for a draw against Siwelele on Saturday afternoon. The Moroccan mentor has been vocal about the need for a 'killer instinct' in front of goal, but he insists on focusing on the positives from the performance and remains hopeful for improvement in the remaining fixtures.

The Tshwane giants have set the tone for the second leg after putting a healthy number of goals past their opponents at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night, but the Malian outfit mentor remains confident that they can turn the tie around when they host the return fixture in Bamako.

Amakhosi return to FNB Stadium desperate for a turnaround following a disastrous run of form that has seen them suffer back-to-back defeats. However, according to Zitha Kwinika, it won’t be an easy challenge as they face an unpredictable Durban-based outfit.

The Brazilians delivered a masterclass on Friday evening in the Champions League clash against Stade Malien, leaving their opponents with no answers as Masandawana dominated proceedings in their own backyard. However, VAR stole the spotlight on the night, with Cardoso praising the technology for helping officials make the right decisions.

The drama at Naturena has reached a boiling point after former Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson addressed the explosive claims made by Stuart Baxter regarding boardroom interference. Baxter recently sent shockwaves through the South African football landscape by alleging that the club’s hierarchy frequently meddles in tactical decisions and player selections, suggesting a toxic environment behind the scenes. However, Johnson, who also had a stint in the hot seat, has offered a very different perspective on the inner workings of the Glamour Boys.

The Masandawana defender has insisted that his omission from the Bafana squad in their past few camps is not a concern for him as he focuses on helping his club achieve its targets. The defender has developed into one of the most reliable figures in Miguel Cardoso’s set-up this season, battling back from an injury-hit spell to re-establish himself at the core of Sundowns’ defensive unit.

The attacking midfielder has opened up about the mental resilience required to break into one of Africa’s most competitive squads following his return from Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old joined the Tshwane side at the beginning of the 2025/26 season on loan from FC Dallas.

The arrival of the 27-year-old at Soweto was seen as a revival of his career following a disappointing spell in Pretoria, and the Bucs faithful quickly took to him. But recently he has struggled to live up to the promising glimpses he once showed. Injuries have also played a part in his setbacks. With his one-year contract soon expiring, time is running out for the playmaker, and fans, along with former players, are beginning to debate whether he has done enough to earn a long-term stay at Mayfair.

Chiefs Sporting Director has set the record straight on claims that the club has become overly reliant on signing free agents. Amakhosi have come under heavy criticism from a frustrated fanbase following a dismal run of form, with the squad’s depth questioned for some time, particularly after the Soweto giants opted not to participate in the January transfer window. However, Motaung Jr insists the club’s current recruitment strategy remains both ambitious and well-structured.

The Masandawana chairman has embraced the Downs-Pirates rivalry, revealing that the heated battle in the Premier Soccer League has also fired up their Champions League ambitions. The two teams have been swapping the top spot in the league almost with every kick of the ball in recent weeks and the title race looks like going down to the wire.

The dream of lifting silverware for Usuthu may be over, but for the ambitious coach ‘10111’, as he’s affectionately known by the fans, there’s still one last mission to cement the club’s name among the elite.

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 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.

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.

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.