The 52-year-old has hit back at critics who doubt Usuthu's ability to overtake the Glamour Boys and clinch continental qualification with a top-three finish this season despite a five-point gap separating the sides.
The Sea Robbers former skipper Lucky Lekgwathi is adamant the team have finally found the momentum required to topple the Brazilians' long-standing rule over South African football. Following a massive week of results in the Betway Premiership, the legendary defender believes the trophy race is no longer a foregone conclusion but a battle that will go down to the absolute wire.
Amakhosi are set to secure the long-term future of Brandon Petersen following his heroic displays in the Betway Premiership this season. The goalkeeper has established himself as the undisputed number one at Naturena, prompting the club hierarchy to move swiftly in tying him down to a new deal.
The Prosport International chief has addressed a wave of speculation linking the current Golden Arrows head coach with a move to Naturena for next season. It is believed the Soweto giants are currently searching for a long-term leader to advance the project initially begun under Nasreddine Nabi and now overseen by co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, the Tunisian's former assistants.
The pressure has intensified for the Tshwane giants in an increasingly fierce title race with Orlando Pirates. Despite trailing Masandawana by three points, their rivals hold a significant advantage with a game in hand and a superior goal difference, throwing the battle for Premier Soccer League supremacy wide open. With the run-in now reaching boiling point, every remaining fixture could prove decisive for both sides, and the Portuguese coach has now shifted his focus toward grinding out maximum points and letting the title race unfold on the final day.
Junior Khanye has insisted that Petersen was the real hero in the Soweto giants’ and the Brazilians’ draw. Thabiso Monyane picked up the official Man of the Match award; however, the outspoken former Amakhosi winger believes the goalkeeper’s solid display between the posts was the only reason the Glamour Boys walked away from Loftus Versfeld Stadium with a point.
The Tunisian mentor has come out firing in defence of his young guns on the grand stage following a bruising battle with Mamelodi Sundowns. The Amakhosi co-coach cut a frustrated figure after the youngster was forced off with a serious injury, a crushing setback for a player who was hoping to launch his international career on a grand stage.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Jomo Cosmos midfielder has sensationally claimed that the referee failed to issue red cards during the blockbuster clash between the Brazilians and Amakhosi. The shock 1-1 outcome at Loftus Versfeld has been dominated by conversations regarding the officiating after a series of heavy challenges left multiple players with serious injuries.
The former Bafana Bafana and Amakhosi star delivered a blistering critique of referee Luxolo Badi following the explosive showdown between the Brazilians and the Soweto giants. The fiery 1-1 stalemate at the sold-out Loftus Versfeld Stadium descended into chaos at times, with a flurry of crunching tackles and dangerous challenges leaving several players nursing serious injuries.
The Betway Premiership title race has taken a dramatic turn after the Brazilians dropped two points against the Sea Robbers on Wednesday. The former Amakhosi coach believes the tide has now swung strongly in favour of an in-form Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side.
Amakhosi's hopes of a back-door entry into the premier continental competition have been dashed following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hit the brakes on its proposed tournament expansion. The Soweto giants were set to be the primary beneficiaries of a plan to increase continental representation for Africa's top-ranked leagues, but logistical hurdles have now forced a major rethink.
The Glamour Boys former midfielder has thrown his weight behind the current squad, insisting that they are destined to secure a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership. The icon of the 70s era believes the club’s recent rebuilding efforts have finally yielded a team capable of fending off any challengers for the final continental qualification spot.
The Brazilians tactician has provoked controversy by claiming that the Kaizer Chiefs side under their previous coach were a far more formidable opponent than the current iteration who claimed a hard-fought 1-1 draw against them on Wednesday evening, handing the league title momentum to Orlando Pirates.
South African football has a new crown jewel, and the buzz surrounding the young sensation is reaching a fever pitch. At just 17 years old, the Kimberley-born playmaker is already being tipped for a future at Europe’s elite clubs, with his coach setting the bar as high as the Parc des Princes.
The Amakhosi co-coach has lauded his side’s fighting spirit following a pulsating 1-1 draw against the Brazilians on Wednesday night. The tactician described the encounter as a "cup game" atmosphere as his side dented the log leaders' title charge in a fiery Betway Premiership clash.
The Brazilians boss has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after seeing his side drop crucial points in a dramatic draw against the Glamour Boys at Loftus Versfeld. The result has revitalised the Betway Premiership title race, handing a massive lifeline to rivals Orlando Pirates.
Wednesday night's league games all ended in draws of various hues. None of Usuthu, Rise and Shine or Natal Rich Boyz managed the wins they needed to advance their season ambitions. Earlier, in the delayed game from Tuesday, Babina Noko stamped their authority on relegation threatened Chilli Boys for the only win of the day.
Once again, the side from Naturena had a decisive say in the Premier Soccer League title race, standing firm to deny Masandawana the chance to pull clear at the summit in a dramatic showdown, as both teams settled for a hard-fought share of the spoils under the lights, leaving the Brazilians three points ahead of the Buccaneers, who have a game in hand and a better goal difference, and setting the race up to go right down to the wire.
The Soweto giants coach has officially thrown down the gauntlet to the Belgian mentor regarding the international future of the experienced goalkeeper. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Bucs shot-stopper has become the subject of intense debate following his consistent exclusion from the national setup.
The Moroccan mentor has praised the special impact of the 24-year-old after the winger dominated the PSL monthly awards for April. While the Bafana Bafana star has rightfully taken the headlines, his coach was quick to point out that individual brilliance is merely a byproduct of the team's growing cohesion.
The Sea Robbers kept the pressure on Masandawana with a clinical victory over Stellies, but the Bafana Bafana international is refusing to get carried away. The former Polokwane City FC winger has delivered a remarkably calm assessment of the title race as the season reaches its boiling point.
Ex-Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star has had his say on an electrifying PSL title race, and he’s backing the Brazilians to add more silverware to their crowded trophy cabinet. While the revitalised Buccaneers are currently breathing down their necks, the three-time league winner is adamant that the Chloorkop outfit’s championship DNA will be the deciding factor in holding off the Sea Robbers.
The centre-back's move from the Soweto giants to the USA may have divided opinion in the coaching dugout, but there is no debating the financial windfall the young defender has secured. The South Africa international has traded the PSL for Major League Soccer in a deal that has catapulted him into a different stratosphere of wealth.
The Sea Robbers have officially fired a warning shot across the Premier Soccer League. After a ruthless, clinical display on the road in the Western Cape, the Buccaneers are now breathing down the necks of league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, primed and ready to ignite a blockbuster finale to the 2025/26 title race.
The Argentine's high-profile move to Downs has turned into a nightmare as the midfielder finds himself completely frozen out of the first-team picture. Despite his heavy price tag, the creative spark is currently a spectator at Chloorkop with no immediate route back into the squad.
The Bucs coach has dialled up the PSL title race, likening the Sea Robbers’ clash with the Tshwane giants to the Manchester City-Arsenal tug-of-war. Fresh off a statement win over Stellenbosch, the Buccaneers are within striking distance and ready to go toe-to-toe after years of Masandawana dominance.
The Buccaneers ex-star has thrown his support behind the Amakhosi legend to make a stunning return to Naturena. With the Glamour Boys expected to reshuffle their technical team at the end of the season, the retired player believes the tactician’s recent exploits have proved he is the ideal person to bring the four-time champions back to their former glory.
The Brazilians defender has issued a warning to his teammates ahead of their high-stakes Betway Premiership clash against Amakhosi. Despite Masandawana's dominant league form, the Bafana Bafana international believes the third position holders pose a serious threat to their unbeaten run.
Former Premier Soccer League and FIFA-accredited referee Victor Hlungwani has officially escalated concerns regarding the use of 'muti' to the highest rule-making body in world football. The veteran official has approached the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to seek clarity and potential legislative changes following a chaotic preamble to the recent Soweto Derby.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between the title-chasing Masandawana and CAF qualification candidates Amakhosi at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. A lot is at stake in this tantalising encounter between the log leaders and the Glamour Boys who are third on the table.
