The Premier Soccer League side has found itself in FIFA's hot soup after failing to pay their all-time leading scorer, whom they controversially parted ways with in May. This is a huge blow for the club because the ban will deny them a chance to sign new players and strengthen in order to remain competitive. However, they have a chance of cleaning up the mess if they settle the money owed to the Zimbabwean star.
Amakhosi will embark on a historical journey in the Confederation Cup after reaching the group stage for the first time in their history. However, they face tougher opponents that include former champions and Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek SC, as well as Zambian giants Zesco United. The Glamour Boys are expected to travel to Egypt for their group opening game against Al Masry on Sunday.
Amakhosi have been told what to expect from the highly-rated youngster and it has been stated that he needs special treatment from the coaches. The starlet returned to Naturena in mid-October and is yet to make his highly anticipated Amakhosi debut. However, the teenager must pull up his socks if he has to get slots in the starting line-ups, given stiff competition at the club.
Amakhosi are on their next mission to remind the football community that they, too, belong among Africa’s giants as they prepare to travel to face Al Masry in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages on Sunday. The 29-year-old centre-back confidently stated that Chiefs will show they are a big team in this campaign, backed by the hard work and intensity of their current preparations.
The Glamour Boys captain has been one of the most important players for the Soweto giants in the ongoing 2025/26 season. They are not only chasing the Premier Soccer League crown, but are also in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup alongside Stellenbosch, who reached the semi-final last season.
Four South African representatives will fly the flag at the 2025 CAF Awards after the Confederation of African Football unveiled its finalists on Sunday, November 16. With places secured across different categories, the announcement highlights the growing influence of South African football on the continental stage and sets the tone for a night of recognition and pride.
Daniel Bennett’s warning comes after observing advanced VAR technology in Spain, where full systems are already integrated into top leagues. He believes South Africa must follow suit, stressing that credibility and consistency depend on proper investment. The next step is working through the financial model to make it viable.
This is a double blow for Bucs, who needed to win and extend their lead at the top of the table, and losing to their traditional rivals is something that they did not wish for. The loss means they have piled more pressure on themselves, especially with Sundowns lurking behind. Although the DDC champions have been struggling quite a bit, the win against Bucs is set to boost their morale as they fight to defend the title.
The Amakhosi midfielder has received some backing from a club legend who is strongly convinced that the player has enough quality to deserve a place in the national side. He argues that despite the central midfield being arguably the richest Bafana department in terms of depth, the former Stellenbosch star is international football material. The Soweto giants great insists the national team coach is failing to recognise what is good in a defensive linkman.
The competition for places in the national side has gained steam as the 2025 AFCON finals draw closer. The coach is finding it increasingly difficult to satisfy everyone, with every squad announcement sparking fierce debate. High-performing players like Shandre Campbell, Thembinkosi Lorch, Siyabonga Ngezana, Grant Kekana and Gift Links have all been mentioned among those unlucky to be left out. It all underlines the immense pressure on the Belgian tactician who faces stern scrutiny with every choice he makes.
The Amakhosi goalkeeper has impressively kept seven clean sheets in 11 games this season, and he tops all other custodians in the PSL so far. Despite this form, he continues to be overlooked by the South Africa national team coach, Hugo Broos. Legend Doctor Khumalo is among those voicing strong support, insisting that Petersen fully deserves the national team nod.
Competition for places in the South Africa squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is intensifying as the continental tournament draws closer. A number of players have recently emerged as strong contenders, widening the pool available to the coach. Their impressive performances at club level have sparked debates about who truly deserves a spot. One of them is a former Orlando Pirates star who has become a big subject of debate.
The 21-year-old centre-back is enjoying a rapid rise that mirrors the breakthroughs of his age-group peers like Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng. Just in his second season of playing Premier Soccer League football, his progress has now propelled him into becoming a full South Africa international. The player from KwaZulu-Natal is widely expected to achieve more in both domestic and international football.
Players like Marks Maponyane, Dumisa Ngobe, Sizwe Motaung, Jimmy Tau and Lehlohonolo Majoro moved directly between Anmakhosi and the Buccaneers before. These transfers often attract intense scrutiny, highlighting the deep-rooted rivalry between the two traditional giants. Now, in the last Premier Soccer League transfer window, two full-backs crossed the great Soweto divide.
Amakhosi have been under pressure to produce young players capable of making a real impact on the South African football scene. In recent years, their rivals, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, have set the bar high by churning out prospects like Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Malibongwe Khoza. However, two Amakhosi youngsters appear to be nearing making big moves and play overseas.
The two tacticians have been at the helm of the Glamour Boys in most matches this season domestically and abroad as the Soweto giants work their way back to the top. Despite their arguably impressive performance, the club's executive management has not confirmed whether the duo will stay beyond the current campaign.
The Glamour Boys, under the guidance of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, have been placed in Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup. They’ll face tough competition from Zambian outfit ZESCO United and Egyptian giants Zamalek SC and Al Masry SC as they aim to make a strong impression in the group stages.
There have been questions to the National Team's technical team led by the Belgian on why Nyoso didn't make the squad preparing to play the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates versatile attacker has been on song in Morocco.
The Amakhosi goalkeeping department and their backline appear to have improved this season. They have kept an impressive 10 clean sheets in 16 matches across all competitions to establish themselves as a solid defensive structure after seasons of being criticized for being leaky. This defensive solidity could be key for the Soweto giants this season and give them a competitive edge as they bid for trophies. However, one of their goalkeepers has now been injured.
Although Amakhosi were keen to sign the highly rated forward, they were unable to land their target in the end. Now, his agent has broken his silence and addressed why the forward was unable to make a move to Naturena. Kodisang left Downs for Europe in search of playtime, something he was unable to achieve with the Pretoria giants.
The winger has completed his rehabilitation process and is back on the pitch, hoping to get back to his best form. While he was at the rehabilitation centre, the footballer recalled how Chiefs legend supported him, and he says he is grateful for the gesture. He has challenged people with the same issue as him to face them and work on them instead of hiding.
The former Bucs star has delivered once more for the North African giants, who are fighting to win the league again after struggling under Rhulani Mokwena last season. However, the heavyweights are facing a challenge this early from FAR Rabat as the season gathers momentum. Although Lorch has been in good form, he has not been appreciated at home, as the national team head coach keeps ignoring him.
The Glamour Boys have officially withdrawn from the tournament. The event was originally scheduled to take place during the previous international break on 11 October, but was already postponed to accommodate Amakhosi's injuries and travel commitments.
The former Bafana Bafana star claims that the Amakhosi youngster is not as effective as he should be because he is deployed out of position. Khanye has also blamed those who nurtured the teenager, saying they did not develop him well. Despite Khanye's claims, Vilakazi has been fighting hard and is pushing himself to be one of the key players for his club.
The competition in the Premier Soccer League has been impressive in the last couple of games, where the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, are getting a stiff challenge from the Soweto giants. The trio currently sit in the top three positions with just three points separating Masandawana from third-placed Amakhosi.
Amakhosi dazzled under the FNB Stadium lights on Tuesday evening, delivering a 4-1 masterclass against top-flight newcomers, the Mswenko Boys. The emphatic win thrilled home fans and catapulted the Glamour Boys to second on the Premier Soccer League table, sitting joint-top with leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on 22 points apiece.
Fresh off weekend wins, both teams arrived at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night brimming with confidence. Amakhosi edged Durban City 1-0 away last Friday, while the Umswenko Boys beat Magesi 3-1 on Saturday. With momentum building, both sides were locked in on one goal: bagging maximum points under the midweek lights.
Amakhosi were drawn against three sides that all have history with the Soweto club. Egypt's Zamalek and Al Masry, and Zambia's ZESCO all have historical links to matches in the past which still rankle and offer an opportunity for revenge.
The Glamour Boys' supporters had anticipated seeing their team stage some of their CAF inter-club group assignments at the venue since it gives them another feeling. However, that might not be possible, at least not now, as the Soweto giants have explained why their games will be staged at the usual FNB Stadium.
The former Black Leopards star has established himself as Amakhosi's first-choice midfielder under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. His consistent displays have earned him three Man of the Match accolades. Therefore, Mthethwa's performances have become the main talking point in recent weeks.
