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Ex-Chiefs coach eyes CAF Confed qualification for AmaZulu

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.

Victor Letsoalo, TS Galaxy vs Jacksa Spears, March 2026

Nedbank Cup Wrap: TS Galaxy first PSL side into semis after Sekhukhune & AmaZulu exit

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.

Nedbank Cup Wrap: TS Galaxy first PSL giant into semis after Sekhukhune & AmaZulu exit

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.

Ayabulela Maxwele and Athini Jodwana, Golden Arrows vs Durban City, March 2026

Nedbank Cup Wrap: 10-man Durban City knock out Arrows as TS Galaxy power into semis

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.

Ex-Chiefs star Parker warns of potential giant-killing as Galaxy prepare for Nedbank Cup quarter-final against Spears

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.

Zwane joins Cardoso & Ouaddou in PSL referee pile on

Following a string of incidents in the mid-week fixtures various coaches have lashed out at the Premier Soccer League's officiating standards. With calls for VAR introduction reaching fever pitch, AmaZulu FC's Arthur Zwane has joined the growing chorus of dissatisfied tacticians clamouring for improvement.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Strasbourg	6	5	1	0	11	5	6	16	W W W W D
2	Rakow Czestochowa	6	4	2	0	9	2	7	14	W W W D D
3	AEK Athens	6	4	1	1	14	7	7	13	W W W D W
4	Sparta Prague	6	4	1	1	10	3	7	13	W W W D L
5	Rayo Vallecano	6	4	1	1	13	7	6	13	W W L W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Strasbourg

W
W
W
W
D

Rakow Czestochowa

W
W
W
D
D

AEK Athens

W
W
W
D
W

Sparta Prague

W
W
W
D
L

Rayo Vallecano

W
W
L
W
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most League Cup titles?

Merseyside team Liverpool hold the record for most League cup titles in history with 10 title wins to their name. Their most recent came in 2024 as they defeated Chelsea in the final.

How many teams are in the League Cup?

The English Football League Cup, better known as the EFL Cup, Carabao Cup, or simply League Cup, features 92 teams in total. The competition consists of seven rounds to determine the winner. The first-ever edition of the EFL Cup took place in the 1960-61 season.

Who has made the most League Cup appearances ever?

Former Welsh international and Liverpool legend Ian Rush holds the record for most appearances in the league cup. Rush featured in 80 League Cup games playing for three different English clubs.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the League Cup?

Ian Rush holds the record for most goals in the League Cup. Rush has scored a total of 49 goals in 80 appearances in the competition.

Who is the oldest player ever in the League Cup and how old was he?

Kevin Poole is the oldest player to feature in the League Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Burton Albion at the age of 46 years and 21 days in 2009.

Who is the youngest player ever in the League Cup and how old was he?

Harvey Elliott is the youngest player to have featured in the League Cup at the age of 15 years and 174 days, achieving the feat while playing for Fulham in 2018.

Which famous players have played in the League Cup?

The League Cup has witnessed many legendary players over the years. The list includes the likes of Eden Hazard, Steven gerrard, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Theirry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Jamie Vardy, among many more.

Which famous managers have managed in the League Cup?

Some of the most notable managers to have featured in the League Cup are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, etc.