Amakhosi's football manager has laid down a very clear mandate for their new head coach by revealing that the Frenchman has been tasked with delivering the league title and winning cups. He also hinted that Chiefs transfer business was not over and the club is still in the market for players that can help them achieve their goals.
The Moroccan tactician took charge of his 50th match with the club in their 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Sekhukhune on Tuesday night. The win took them clear at the summit of the league but was more noteworthy for the record it brought for the coach just over a year after his appointment.
Former PSL and FIFA referee Dr. Errol Sweeney has delivered a scathing assessment of the proposed R82 million introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South African football. The veteran official, famously known as "The Hanging Judge," believes the multi-million rand investment is unnecessary and that the true solution to officiating woes lies in structural independence rather than expensive gadgetry.
The club has confirmed that two senior players and three academy products have left Naturena under loan agreements with lower division clubs in an effort to get senior football minutes under their belts and aid their development.
The were rumours in the media that Amakhosi were not quite done with Stellenbosch FC after landing Langelihle Phili and that proved to be the case on Thursday when it was announced that Faiz Abrahams had signed a season-long loan with an option to buy with the Naturena club.
After weeks of speculation over a players-plus-cash deal being worked out between Stellenbosch and Amakhosi, the Soweto club have finally got their man. The 21-year-old joins as the club beefs up their squad ahead of chasing five trophies across domestic and continental competitions in the season ahead.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the nominees for the 2026 PSL Awards in early July and now the winners are set to be crowned at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, 27 July 2026. The event will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
The veteran playmaker has been advised to call time on his international career following a disappointing end to his 2026 World Cup journey after he saw his tournament cut short by a red card and a subsequent three-match FIFA ban. The global tournament came shortly after his CAF Champions League winning club had announced a one year contract extension for the 36-year-old.
Amakhosi have officially unveiled their home and away kits for the upcoming season, continuing their high-profile partnership with Italian sportswear brand Kappa. The new designs, launched under the evocative "The Kingdom Rises" mantra, look to blend the club's rich historical legacy with modern lifestyle aesthetics.
With a Premier Soccer League title defence and a top tier continental campaign to fight, the Buccaneers have started re-shaping their squad to prepare for the upcoming season. The latest announcement follows the already reported exits of Relebohile Mofokeng, Bandile Shandu, Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi and Gilberto, meaning an astonishing 13 players from their treble-winning squad have left before the new season begins.
With multiple media outlets reporting the youngster is finalising a deal to move to Belgium champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Blues legend Salomon Kalou has thrown his weight behind the 21-year-old, insisting the youngster has the quality and technical ability to thrive in any European league.
In the immediate aftermath of their league title win, the Buccaneers’ boss cast doubt over his long-term future at the club after admitting that the emotional and physical toll of the job had left him "tired" and needing time to reflect before committing to the project for another season. But now Buccaneers fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief following reports that the Moroccan tactician will stay on to build on his domestic success by conquering the continent.
The Village Boys have moved to clarify reports regarding financial instability within their camp as they prepare for a historic maiden campaign in the Betway Premiership. Despite rumours suggesting the club is struggling to meet its obligations, the hierarchy has insisted that the situation is under control and their pre-season plans remain unaffected.
Buccaneers fans face the daunting prospect of losing their crown jewel after the 21-year-old's mother made it clear that a move abroad is the ultimate priority and his family believes now the time is right for him to test himself in Europe.
Former Buccaneers midfielder Steve Lekoelea believes the trio of young Pirates stars are destined to leave for Europe following a successful season in which they proved themselves by winning the league and ensured they will get global exposure playing in the quadrennial tournament.
The Buccaneers have officially initiated a massive squad overhaul following their triumphant Betway Premiership campaign after confirming a series of high-profile arrivals and departures as they prepare to defend their titles and take on the continent next season.
Former Buccaneers winger Tlou Segolela has offered a surprising take on the side’s recent success, insisting that the Brazilians deserve significant credit for the rise in domestic standards. Despite the Sea Robbers finally dethroning Masandawana, the retired star believes the level of competition in the South African top flight has never been higher thanks to the benchmarks set at Chloorkop.
In the immediate aftermath of their league title win, the Buccaneers’ boss cast doubt over his long-term future at the club after admitting that the emotional and physical toll of the job had left him "tired" and needing time to reflect before committing to the project for another season. But now, in a social media post thanking the club's staff, he has hinted at a future at the Mayfair club.
Bafana Bafana legend Sibusiso Zuma has issued a stern warning to the Buccaneers, urging the Soweto giants to do whatever it takes to retain their Premier Soccer League winning coach after he hinted at a potential departure in the wake of their title win.
In a statement released on the Buccaneers website, the 78-year-old chairman took issue with the PSL title win being described as “after a 14-year drought" and, quite rightly, pointed out the many cups and achievements acquired by the club over the years.
The Buccaneers’ boss has cast doubt over his long-term future at the club after admitting that the emotional and physical toll of the job has left him "tired." Despite leading the Sea Robbers to a spectacular domestic treble in his debut season, the Moroccan tactician insists he needs time to reflect before committing to the project.
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.
SAFA has been plunged into a fresh crisis after its first NEC meeting of the year erupted into physical violence. What was intended to be a high-level administrative gathering at SAFA House on Saturday quickly deteriorated as officials traded blows, overshadowing crucial discussions regarding the future of the national game.
After a few seasons of the Soweto giants showing flashes of being a dangerous outfit only to fall short at crucial moments, the Sea Robbers have produced a commendable run of form, signaling their intent to go for everything in the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season. The Bucs have already lifted three trophies before the halfway mark of the campaign — the MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup, and Carling Black Label Cup — while also sitting top of the league table, underlining their growing authority and consistency.
The former Morocco defender was captured in a moment of connection with his players after the Buccaneers beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 to win the Carling Knockout at Peter Mokaba Stadium last Sunday. The Soweto giants' coach sprinted on the pitch with his players in hot pursuit to shower him with champagne in celebration of their triumph and second major trophy of the season.
The Buccaneers were rewarded with their impressive domestic form as they produced nine players for Hugo Broos' South Africa, who will be in Morocco from December 21 to challenge for the continental glory. The 20-year-old defender who recently sealed a move to the Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire is convinced Bucs players will play a starring role for the national team at the tournament.
The Premier Soccer League rewards the best individuals monthly, starting from the tactician who has delivered for his team, the player with the best starts in the respective month, as well as a second-to-none strike in the South African top-tier. The Sea Robbers have once again been recognised for what they have achieved.
The Sea Robbers have been excellent in local competitions since the 2025/26 season began, already netting two crowns. This weekend, they have a chance to win another one, although unofficial, when they come up against a team selected by the fans at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Amakhosi and Masandawana have each produced four players in the starting side as voted in.
The tactician has beaten a star-studded line-up of coaches and will now lead a yet-to-be-named All-Stars starting line-up. Although he is struggling at club level, the experienced tactician has a chance to win a trophy this season. However, he faces a tough test, given that the recently crowned Carling Knockout champions, Pirates, are his opponents.
The Moroccan-French tactician opened up about their biggest rivals' chances of winning the most coveted trophy in the country following the Buccaneers' Carling Knockout success in Polokwane. Ouaddou, who won the September-October PSL Coach of the Month accolade, also discussed the department which needs strengthening with one of Bucs' players likely to leave the club next month.
