Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed the 20-year-old is recovering well from his thigh muscle tear injury and is on course to return to action in 2026 after previously being ruled out until the new year.
Former South Africa defender Lucky Lekgwathi has thrown his full support behind the 62-year-old’s imminent return to the national team dugout. The legendary captain believes that appointing a local tactician will provide the current squad with the creative license often restricted under European management.
It seemed like the 64-year-old had everything sown up after the SAFA NEC approved his candidacy but a report in the French media has linked a Chelsea legend with the South Africa job. Despite this, Jingles is still considered the frontrunner to replace Hugo Broos.
SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach. The appointment was supposed to be announced shortly afterwards but a disagreement over the pay structure has seen it drag on past the middle of the month. Assuming rumours of progress are correct, Pitso will have a substantial Inbox to busy himself with when he assumes the hot seat vacated by Hugo Broos.
Reds of Msimbazi head coach has paid a glowing tribute to the 62-year-old legend, identifying the former Al Ahly boss as the primary catalyst for the increasing number of South African tacticians securing high-profile jobs across the African continent. As Barker prepares for a challenging CAF Champions League campaign in Tanzania, he believes the path blazed by Mosimane has permanently altered the perception of South African coaching talent.
Former South Africa international Benson Mhlongo has thrown his weight behind the team’s current assistant to succeed Hugo Broos as the new head coach of the national team. With the South African Football Association (SAFA) set to make a formal announcement regarding the vacancy this weekend, the debate over whether to appoint a local or foreign tactician has reached fever pitch.
South Africa is bracing for a massive leadership change as the 74-year-old tactician has reportedly confirmed his departure from the national team. The veteran Belgian coach, who revitalised Bafana during a transformative five-year tenure, has informed his squad and staff that he will not be signing a new deal.
South African Football Association president has addressed growing speculation surrounding the future of head coach Hugo Broos. Speaking to the media, Jordaan dismissed reports of a contract extension and urged journalists to avoid speculation, stressing the importance of respecting the briefing and allowing official processes to run their course.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach has broken his silence regarding a potential return to the South African national team dugout. With current boss Hugo Broos nearing the end of his contract, speculation has reached fever pitch regarding who will lead the nation into the next cycle. Mosimane has now confirmed that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has initiated contact with him and other candidates to discuss a long-term succession strategy.
Earlier this week media reports emerged that SAFA were preparing to offer the 74-year-old Belgian a one year contract extension that would take his tenure to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. However, the governing body has moved to categorically deny the reports and states the Association’s established decision-making processes have not yet concluded.
Ex-Sundowns mentor is wasting no time in stamping his authority at his new club by surrounding himself with familiar faces from South African football. The 55-year-old tactician, who recently completed a high-profile move to the Tanzanian giants, is reportedly in the process of finalising a star-studded technical team comprised of seasoned PSL personalities.
Retired Amakhosi winger has slammed the club’s technical handling of the Uruguayan playmaker's departure from Naturena. The outspoken pundit believes the 34-year-old was set up for failure due to a lack of tactical direction during his stint with the Soweto giants.
Tanzanian giants have officially ushered in a new era by appointing a former Mamelodi Sundowns coach as their head coach, tasking him with transforming the club into a continental powerhouse. Despite their domestic dominance, the club hierarchy has made it clear that local silverware is no longer the primary barometer for success.
With Hugo Broos' planned departure from the South Africa national team now drawing closer, attention has increasingly turned to who could succeed the Belgian, with the former Golden Arrows coach expected to be among the frontrunners despite only recently taking charge of the East African outfit. However, he has remained unfazed by the speculation and instead backed another candidate to take charge.
The former Nigerian international has opened up on the high-stakes transfer battle between the Brazilians and the Buccaneers that defined his move to South Africa a decade ago. Despite a difficult stint at Chloorkop, the winger remains adamant that he made the right choice by joining Masandawana over their Soweto rivals.
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