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The South African Football Association has finally taken a definitive step toward modernising officiating in the domestic game. After years of debate and controversial refereeing decisions dominating the headlines, the governing body has green-lit the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee system for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Citizens’ coach revealed that the youthful energy of Luphumlo ‘Kaka’ Sifumba was the driving force behind his side’s dramatic cup final triumph on Saturday. After trailing at the break, the Team of Choice staged a spirited second-half fightback in Polokwane to secure the silverware.

The Ke Yona Cup final delivered a fairytale finish on Saturday night as Durban City etched their name into South African football folklore. In a remarkable first season in the top flight, the newly promoted side capped off their dream campaign by lifting their first major piece of silverware, edging TS Galaxy 2-1 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Rockets tactician has admitted that his side’s inability to address long-standing defensive vulnerabilities ultimately cost them the chance to lift the Cup. The 2018–19 winners fell to a 2-1 defeat against Durban City in Polokwane on Saturday, extending a miserable run of form for the Mpumalanga-based outfit.

Darren Keet has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the end of the current season. The 36-year-old made the emotional announcement just moments after helping Durban City secure their first-ever Nedbank Cup title with a victory over TS Galaxy at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

With everything at stake in the Ke Yona final, the Rockets bore the burden of expectation as they aimed to steady a disappointing Premier Soccer League campaign and relive their greatest moment in the competition, lifting the trophy at Moses Mabhida Stadium against Kaizer Chiefs in 2019, back when they were still in the First National Division. On the other side, the league newcomers embraced a golden opportunity to write their names into the history books and end KwaZulu-Natal’s long wait for silverware, with a chance to reignite the province’s cup pedigree.

Both sides have been bullish during the build up to the final but only one can emerge victorious with their name engraved on the trophy. The Citizens will be confident after doing the league double over The Rockets but their new interim coach Bernard Parker has cup pedigree he can hopefully instil in his players.

The Mpumalanga-based outfit’s interim coach is tapping deep into his Ke Yona memory bank as he gears up the Rockets for the 2026 campaign. The ultimate big-game operator, Bernard Parker, has lived every emotion knockout football can offer, from the joy of lifting the trophy to the agony of falling at the final hurdle, and he believes his rich Amakhosi pedigree holds the blueprint for silverware success.

History beckons for City as they prepare for a defining Ke Yona showdown against the Rockets at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The man at the helm of the Durban-based outfit is determined to lean on the grit, resilience, and steel that have fuelled their fairytale run, as they bid to etch their name into the history books with a landmark piece of silverware.

The 40-year-old seamlessly transitioned into coaching after calling time on his playing career. He now faces the daunting task of reviving a side that has endured a 10-match winless run in the Premier Soccer League. All eyes will be on him to inspire a turnaround and restore belief within a struggling squad.

The 40-year-old has been given an opportunity to prove his mettle as a coach. After working as an assistant to Adnan Beganovic, he is now at the helm of the Rockets, who are in the Nedbank Cup final, which is a big test for him.

The Rockets' chairman has opened up on the difficult decision to sack the 43-year-old coach, admitting that the terrifying reality of relegation left him with no other choice. Despite a three-year tenure that saw the coach become a staple of the club's identity, a disastrous winless run forced the Mpumalanga-based side's hierarchy to swing the axe.

Berhalter has hailed rising Mzansi star after the player's standout Major League Soccer debut. The 21-year-old was thrust into the starting XI as the Men in Red ran riot in a 5-0 demolition of rivals Sporting Kansas City, leaving the Chicago Fire mentor glowing over his prospect's immediate impact.

The Amakhosi legend has stepped in from his role as assistant coach at a pivotal moment for the Mpumalanga club, as they look to salvage their season with silverware. Fully aware of the challenges facing the Rockets, the man in charge remains determined to put the campaign’s struggles behind them by delivering glory in the Ke Yona final.