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Kruger United have already been crowned National First Division champions but the race for the two play off places has Milford, Cape Town City, Hungry Lions and Casric Stars all focused on gaining maximum points in their last games to earn the right for one last shot at promotion.

The Buccaneers head coach has lavished praise on his number one, and the defence he marshals, after the shot-stopper etched his name into the South African history books. Following a commanding performance against Magesi FC, the 29-year-old has officially surpassed the previous clean sheet record for a single league season.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between two sides battling it out for the coveted third spot in the league standings and qualification for CAF Confederation Cup that brings.

The Brazilians coach has likely sparked controversy ahead of the continent's premier competition final by alleging his opponents have engaged in technical espionage after the Moroccans were apparently the recipients of illicit analytical footage of a recent domestic fixture.

The Buccaneers' head coach was in an understandably upbeat mood as he dissected the result, its impact on the title race and the news that his DDC side had wrapped up a league trophy of their own.

George Lebese believes the Buccaneers 21-year-old star has outgrown the 'youngster' tag after a sensational turnaround in form in a more central role under head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has seen him become the heartbeat of the Bucs' title charge.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between Dikwena tša Meetse and the Buccaneers at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday night. The Soweto club will be gunning for three points towards their reinvigorated title challenge while the home team is desperate for points to move off the bottom of the table and avoid relegation.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between Masandawana and the Bloemfontein club at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday evening. Both teams desperately need a win to attain their season ambitions of the PSL title and a Top Eight finish respectively.

On Wednesday it was announced the Moroccan giants had officially demanded a change in officiating for the upcoming continental showpiece. And now, less than two days later, their Pretoria-based opponents have joined the protest over the appointment of a referee whose recent history is marred by one of the biggest scandals in the modern African game.

The Prosport International chief has addressed a wave of speculation linking the current Golden Arrows head coach with a move to Naturena for next season. It is believed the Soweto giants are currently searching for a long-term leader to advance the project initially begun under Nasreddine Nabi and now overseen by co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, the Tunisian's former assistants.

Amakhosi's hopes of a back-door entry into the premier continental competition have been dashed following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hit the brakes on its proposed tournament expansion. The Soweto giants were set to be the primary beneficiaries of a plan to increase continental representation for Africa's top-ranked leagues, but logistical hurdles have now forced a major rethink.

The Brazilians tactician has provoked controversy by claiming that the Kaizer Chiefs side under their previous coach were a far more formidable opponent than the current iteration who claimed a hard-fought 1-1 draw against them on Wednesday evening, handing the league title momentum to Orlando Pirates.

South African football has a new crown jewel, and the buzz surrounding the young sensation is reaching a fever pitch. At just 17 years old, the Kimberley-born playmaker is already being tipped for a future at Europe’s elite clubs, with his coach setting the bar as high as the Parc des Princes.

The Brazilians boss has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after seeing his side drop crucial points in a dramatic draw against the Glamour Boys at Loftus Versfeld. The result has revitalised the Betway Premiership title race, handing a massive lifeline to rivals Orlando Pirates.

Wednesday night's league games all ended in draws of various hues. None of Usuthu, Rise and Shine or Natal Rich Boyz managed the wins they needed to advance their season ambitions. Earlier, in the delayed game from Tuesday, Babina Noko stamped their authority on relegation threatened Chilli Boys for the only win of the day.

Former Premier Soccer League and FIFA-accredited referee Victor Hlungwani has officially escalated concerns regarding the use of 'muti' to the highest rule-making body in world football. The veteran official has approached the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to seek clarity and potential legislative changes following a chaotic preamble to the recent Soweto Derby.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between the title-chasing Masandawana and CAF qualification candidates Amakhosi at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. A lot is at stake in this tantalising encounter between the log leaders and the Glamour Boys who are third on the table.

Just a day after the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture revealed the names of 16 local fans who will go to the tournament after winning the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition, he also announced that the government had invited the South Africa squad from when they hosted the global showpiece 16 years ago to attend the opening match of the 2026 edition.