Masandawana star has admitted that hope has been restored at Chloorkop following the Soweto giants' recent slip-up in the Premier Soccer League title race. After the Buccaneers failed to capitalise on their chance to move into pole position, the Bafana Bafana international is crossing his fingers for one final twist on the concluding day of the campaign.
The Buccaneers tactician has been forced to defend his tactical choices after a frustrating 0-0 draw with the KZN-based side that dealt a massive blow to the club’s title ambitions. The decision to hand the youngster a shock start in such a high-stakes environment has raised eyebrows across the South African football landscape.
The Pirates star expressed his frustration following a stubborn defensive display from the top eight chasing KwaZulu Natal side but believes he and his teammates are equipped to find a way past low block teams and claim the PSL title with a win on the final day.
Sekhukhune United forward Bradley Grobler is reportedly weighing up his future in professional football as persistent injury troubles take their toll. And, according to his father, he should not be in contention for a spot in Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad even if he was 100% fit.
The KZN-born coach has delivered a stinging assessment of the Sea Robbers' attacking prowess after his side held the Soweto giants to a frustrating 0-0 draw on Saturday. The result leaves the Buccaneers' title charge in serious jeopardy, with the interim coach insisting his side felt comfortable throughout the encounter at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
The Amakhosi co-coach has offered a candid assessment of the club’s season, insisting the Glamour Boys were genuine title contenders for large parts of the campaign. He believes Chiefs consistently pushed the log leaders and remained firmly in the mix until a late-season dip slowed their momentum. Despite that setback, the Burundian tactician feels there is plenty to take forward, highlighting there's lessons picked and how they can be done differently going forward as the team looks to mount a stronger and more sustained challenge at the summit in the future.
Junior Khanye has come out swinging, questioning the Moroccan coach’s team selection after the Buccaneers were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Durban City. The result has thrown a major spanner in the works of the Soweto giants’ Premier Soccer League title charge, as they squandered a golden chance to tighten their grip on the race.
The Sea Robbers winger has urged his teammates to ignore the outside noise after a frustrating afternoon at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Buccaneers saw their Premier Soccer League title ambitions suffer a significant blow following a goalless draw against a resilient Durban City side.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the continent's premier competition final first leg encounter between Miguel Cardoso's Masandawana and Alexandre Santos' Al-Zaeem at a sold out Loftus Versfeld as the Pretoria-based club look for a significant advantage to take to Morocco for the second leg next weekend.
Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze has thrown his weight behind his number one as the race for spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies. The shot-stopper has transformed his fortunes this season, emerging as one of the most consistent performers in the Betway Premiership after another Man of the Match display against AmaZulu.
The 20-year-old South African defender was, together with goalkeeper Chris Brady, instrumental in keeping L'Impact at bay. Puso Dithejane got more minutes under his belt as a second half substitute as the Men in Red closed the distance on the log leaders with their second win in a row.
The Buccaneers coach was a visibly frustrated figure at the final whistle as tempers flared on the touchline. The Moroccan revealed that his reaction was driven by a desire to ensure player safety, specifically citing a late challenge on his goalkeeper during the match, making it clear he accepts physicality is part of the game but there is a limit that should not be crossed for the sake of the players' careers.
The Glamour Boys co-coach has been left frustrated by the 'unfortunate' sending off of the Amakhosi star during the club’s victory over Usuthu on Saturday afternoon. Despite securing a vital three points at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Congolese winger's moment of madness has overshadowed an otherwise clinical performance.
The Buccaneers mentor has refused to press the panic button after his side squandered a golden chance to all but wrap up the Premier Soccer League title race. A victory against Durban City would have sparked early celebrations, with their superior goal difference putting them within touching distance of glory. Instead, the title race rolls on, but the Sea Robbers’ camp remains unshaken, with the coach adamant they will take it all the way to the final day.
The penultimate round of league fixtures saw three of the bottom four beaten to leave relegation and the play-off place up in the air for the last day of the season. Further up the table, MTN8 qualification was sealed, or enhanced for several clubs, leaving Siwelele, Stellenbosch, and Durban City fighting it out for the final spot.
Former Amakhosi right-back Isaac Mabotsa has raised serious concerns regarding the 32-year-old’s start to life at Naturena, suggesting the former Buccaneer has failed to live up to expectations. Despite arriving with a wealth of experience, the diminutive defender has struggled to find his rhythm under the current technical team.
The Soweto giants locked horns with Usuthu in the Premier Soccer League on Saturday in the penultimate round, searching for a win and to continue the strong finish in the 2025/26 season. Amakhosi produced another spirited performance in Durban that took the club to 54 points.
The Soweto giants came into the encounter intent on wrapping up their business early and effectively killing off any lingering Premier Soccer League title debate, hoping to head into their final fixture against Orbit College with reduced pressure. But City had their own script to follow, determined to tighten their grip on a top-eight finish. In the end, the Buccaneers faithful were left on edge as Mamelodi Sundowns supporters found fresh belief in the title race once again.
Outspoken pundit Junior Khanye has launched a scathing attack on 'Master Chef', claiming the midfielder has failed to meet the expectations set for him at the Soweto club and suggested that the talented playmaker has been in physical decline over the course of the season, which has seen him marginalized at the Bucs coaching staff.
Former Sea Robbers goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has been forced to eat humble pie after prematurely writing off their title chances. The retired Bafana Bafana shot-stopper conceded that he overestimated The Brazilians' ability to maintain their grip on the Betway Premiership race following a dramatic shift in the standings.
Former PSL midfielder and now outspoken pundit Junior Khanye is at it again after claiming The Brazilians are still the favourites to secure the Betway Premiership title. Despite Orlando Pirates sitting in the driving seat following Masandawana's recent slip-up, the analyst is refusing to back down from his pre-season prediction.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between Amakhosi in third and Usuthu in fourth in Betway Premiership clash that is the penultimate match for both sides this season. The Soweto club are already guaranteed to keep their place and qualify for CAF competition but face their old coach Arthur Zwane in the opposition dugout who is determined to show his side deserve to be amongst the Big Three.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash that could decide the title destination of the Premier Soccer League. As it stands, The Ghost can be crowned champions on Saturday with a victory over the Nedbank Cup winners at a sold-out Orlando Stadium.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician sent the South African football community into a frenzy after opening up about his deep-rooted connections with the Glamour Boys. As the Soweto giants look to finalise their coaching plans for next season, the legendary coach’s latest comments have added significant fuel to the fire regarding a potential move to Naturena.
Amakhosi are reportedly putting plans in place to bolster their attacking options ahead of what promises to be a gruelling 2026/27 season. The Soweto giants have identified a new target within the Premier Soccer League as they prepare for a return to continental football.
The Brazilians may be dreaming of adding a second star to their badge, but Eric Ramasike is ready to burst the bubble. In a scathing assessment of the Portuguese tenure, the former Masandawana midfielder has launched a blistering attack on the tactical direction of the club and suggested that the current regime is fundamentally failing to get the best out of Chloorkop’s star-studded arsenal.
The race for the talented midfielder is heating up, catching the eye of the Premier Soccer League heavyweights. Prosport International agent has now addressed the growing speculation surrounding the 25-year-old’s future at the KZN-based outfit.
Left-back Divine Lunga has insisted that the Brazilians are ready to banish the ghosts of last season's final as they prepare for a monumental continental clash against AS FAR. Despite a recent domestic setback, the Zimbabwean international is adamant that the Pretoria giants are focused on the ultimate prize.
Amakhosi right-back Reeve Frosler has revealed that maintaining high levels of motivation is proving to be a difficult task as the club enters the final stretch of the Betway Premiership season. Despite having already secured their primary objective of a Top Three finish and CAF Confederations Cup qualification, the defender insists that professional standards must not slip.
Bafana Bafana star has become one of the most talked-about names in the market as the transfer window approaches. The talented winger is currently seeing his stock rise significantly following a productive spell in the Middle East.
