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Fawaaz Basadien, Sipho Chaine, Oswin Appollis and Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bafana Bafana

REVEALED! Why Chiefs offer for Bafana defender was rejected

It has now been revealed that the Soweto giants were keen to sign the fullback but were beaten by their rivals from Pretoria. After establishing himself as a top defender at his former club, the South African talent became a subject of intense transfer pursuit from big clubs. He finally moved to the Tshwane Giants, where he is yet to become a regular starter.

Sekhukhune vs Sundowns: Preview, Kick-off time & Squad news

After a frustrating draw at home against Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League, Masandawana have an opportunity to return to winning ways. The Tshwane giants are only at the top of the table courtesy of a superior goal difference over Orlando Pirates and cannot afford to drop points at this stage if they are not to complicate their chances of defending the league title. Already, the pressure is building up on head coach Miguel Cardoso, and rumours linking Pitso Mosimane with a return only add more uncertainty over his future at the club.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2025

Predicting Sundowns' XI against Sekhukhune - Cardoso to hand 11-goal Diski Challenge striker surprise start?

The defending champions will be playing Babina Noko for the first time this season at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. This is a massive game for Masandawana, who are aware that Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are also in the race for the title. Eric Tinkler's men have been doing well in the league as well.

Thato Sibiya, Mamelodi Sundowns, January 2026

Is this the end of Modiba? Ex-Chiefs and Pirates stars agree on emerging Sundowns defender

The 19-year-old burst onto the big stage impressively and has underlined Masandawana’s depth at left-back. His presence and performances could pose a huge challenge to more established players, including Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ first-choice option and Divine Lunga. With Fawaaz Basadien and Asekho Tiwani also in the mix, competition for a regular place in that position is set to intensify at Chloorkop.

Masandawana's recruits settle in and set their sights high

With new players joining the Chloorkop outfit at the start of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season, the Brazilians unveiled three midfield additions and one defensive recruit. Despite an unimpressive start to the campaign by their standards, the players have shown encouraging glimpses of being a perfect fit for the Tshwane side.

Motsepe's silent warning to Cardoso after admitting Downs are in 'unfamiliar position', sends PSL message to Bucs

The Brazilians have been dominating the South African top-flight for a decade, winning nine out of the possible 10 top-tier crowns, with a now-defunct Bidvest Wits the only team to have stopped them from achieving the feat. As a matter of fact, they have won the last eight crowns consecutively, but it seems the Soweto giants are determined to stop them.

Matheusinho, Sport Recife, Brian Araújo, Farense & Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates 16-9

Mabasa and players on Sundowns’ transfer wishlist

After making only four signings at the start of the 2025/26 season, Fawaaz Basadien, Tsiki Ntsabeleng on loan from FC Dallas, Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho, one feels Masandawana are still searching for the perfect balance to sustain their dominance. The Brazilians remain strong contenders, but the Premier Soccer League CAF Champions League demands more depth and fresh energy.

Jayden Adams, Fawaaz Basadien & Thapelo Maseko, Mamelodi Sundowns 16-9

Five Sundowns players who desperately need a move away from the club

Masandawana’s depth is the envy of the continent - a squad stacked with internationals, specialists and system players built for dominance across competitions. But that strength comes with a cost: talented footballers slipping down the pecking order, roles shrinking, confidence fading and careers stalling under the weight of relentless competition in a team designed to win everything.

Best XI of Bafana players left out of Broos' AFCON squad

When the Belgian announced his 23-man squad headed to Morocco for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON], there were some surprises. The 73-year-old tactician left tongues wagging with some of his choices, leaving out some big names and experienced campaigners. Broos also included a couple of youngsters, some of whom will be in the senior national team setup for the very first time.

Another Potential Blow For Stellies! Stellenbosch risk losing 48-goal attacker for FREE as Chiefs watch on

PSL's top three clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, are naturally monitoring the talented player's situation, having raided the Winelands side for stars over the years. The highly rated forward will see his contract expire at the end of the season, and this means he is free to sign a pre-contract with a club of his choice from January 1.

Barker 'disappointed' as Pirates and Chiefs eye De Jong & Moloisane

The Bafana full-back has struggled to break into Masandawana's first team despite the ambitious move he made before the season began. At Chloorkop, Basadien is facing stiff competition from Zimbabwean star Divine Lunga and Aubrey Modiba. His situation at the Pretoria giants has complicated his chances of making it into the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad.

Cardoso admits 'struggling' new signings still to reach the levels required at Chloorkop

Masandawana are often accused of ‘killing the competition’ by hoovering up the best talent their money can buy. However, highlighted by Cardoso, the latest batch of new signings like Fawaaz Basadien, Katlego ‘Tsiki’ Ntsabeleng, and Asekho Tiwani are still to prove themselves worthy at the reigning champions.

‘Downs aren’t beating Pirates with that Remo performance; Cardoso is even weakening Bafana'

On Sunday, South African defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stages with a commanding 7–1 aggregate win over Nigeria’s Remo Stars. The result underlines Masandawana’s continental ambitions as they continue their pursuit of a second CAF Champions League star.

Jayden Adams and Fawaaz Basadien Sundowns GFX

Leave Sundowns! Stars advised on making World Cup squad

The two Masandawana stars were not involved in the later stages of the qualifiers as South Africa withstood pressure to qualify for the global showpiece. To be part of the World Cup-going squad, the duo has been told what to do.

Fawaaz Basadien, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025

'No AFCON' - Broos warns struggling Sundowns stars Basadien & Adams

Coach of the South Africa national side has explained the reason why the two are no longer part of his team after they both left Stellenbosch to join the Brazilians this year. Now with both Masandawana stars struggling for regular football they have lost out on their national team jerseys and face missing the continental finals in Morocco.

Glody Lilepo and Sage Stephens, Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch

Stellies vs Chiefs: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The Glamour Boys hope to end their winless run in domestic competitions when they make the trip to Cape Town to tackle Steve Barker's men.

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