Gavin Hunt has wielded the axe after a disappointing season for the Winelands club that saw them battling relegation in the early part of the season, before going on a run under the veteran coach that saw them fall just short of a top eight finish.
The battle to remain in the top flight remains pretty much as you were with nobody safe, or doomed as yet. In the CAF qualification race though, Arthur Zwane will be regretting his side's inability to put pressure on their rivals for the position.
The Soweto giants locked horns with Stellies at the sold-out Athlone Stadium, desperate for three points to keep their title aspirations alive. The Ghosts are in a heated title race with Masandawana, who are chasing a record ninth league title in a row, while The Ghost are gunning for the title to end their decade-long league drought. On the other hand, the Winelands outfit is on a hunt to finish in the Top Eight after a poor start to the 2025/26 season.
Downs winger is reportedly facing the prospect of another move away from Chloorkop as he struggles to establish himself during his current loan spell. The 26-year-old has found minutes hard to come by since returning to South Africa, leaving his long-term future with the Brazilians in doubt.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between the Maroons and Buccaneers at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. This is a must win match for the Soweto side if they have any hope of reeling in log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
The quest to be crowned Premier Soccer League champions remains an unpredictable battle as the season edges towards its conclusion. With little separating the frontrunners, every result now carries massive weight in a title contest that could swing either way. That only heightens the excitement around the remaining fixtures, especially those involving Masandawana and the Buccaneers.
The Wineland's boss cut a satisfied figure after his side held Mamelodi Sundowns to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday evening in a crucial Betway Premiership match that dented the Pretoria club's title ambitions. While the veteran coach was pleased to take a point off the reigning champions, he insisted the Maroons had the opportunities to secure a late victory.
The Sea Robbers have been putting up a brave fight in their bid to beat Mamelodi Sundowns to the South African top-tier crown. The last time the Buccaneers won the competition was way back in the 2011/12 season, but they have finished second in the last three editions in a row.
The towering Buccaneer was a shock signing for Stellies in the January transfer window following his struggles with the Soweto giants. Abdeslam Ouaddou had opted to use the likes of Yanela Mbuthuma and Evidence Makgopa, who he felt were more valuable. The Bafana Bafana international has seemingly managed to regain his form.
The ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach has explained the tactical decision to deploy the former Buccaneers defender in midfield. The Nigerian international made his debut for the Cape Winelands side during their 2-1 victory over Chippa United on Saturday.
The Nigeria international has not played competitive football since September 2024. After completing his move to the Maroons in February, he has been forced to wait longer than expected to make his maiden appearance. His continued absence from matchday squads has now been clarified.
Referees play a critical role in any football competition but a long line of controversial decisions in South African football are undermining the integrity of the officials. Virtually all of the PSL's coaches have pointed out various refereeing mistakes during the season but, as the 33-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns player points out, the officals who make these mistakes rarely, if ever, are punished for their errors.
The veteran coach has made his feelings crystal clear as more and more technology enters into elite sport. In his view, digital innovations cannot replace the knowledge and experience of learning your coaching skills on the training pitch and in matches themselves.
Referees play critical roles in any football competitions but are always on the verge of a severe dressing-down if they make decisions considered biased. The coaches have always expressed their dissatisfaction openly when they feel decisions made were against their teams. Although freedom of expression is allowed, an experienced tactician has cautined his colleagues against public condemnation of the match officials.
The South African top-tier side has been frequently making changes in the technical team since their promotion to the top. So far, three men have been sacked this season, and most recently, the Technical Director followed suit. The club management has now come clear on the decision made a couple of days ago.
Earlier in the 2025/26 season, the Premier Soccer League had four teams competing on the continent. Orlando Pirates were the only team that failed to make the group stage as they were undone by St Eloi Lupopo. Amakhosi were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup's pool phase alongside Stellenbosch. Currently, it is only Mamelodi Sundowns who are in the CAF Champions League quarter-final as the only Mzansi representative.
