The Portuguese helped Masandawana make history by guiding them to their final for the fourth time in the club’s history and for the second year in a row. The semi-final also produced a star for the Tshwane giants in Brayan Leon, who became just the third player on record since 2016-17 to score in four consecutive starts in the Champions League, the others being Walid Soliman in 2018 and Ayoub El Kaabi in 2019-2021.
Taraji's head coach has launched a scathing attack on the officiating after his side was knocked out of the continental competition by the Tshwane giants. The Tunisian heavyweights fell to a 2-0 aggregate defeat following a narrow loss at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Bucs head coach has thrown down a strong warning to the rest of the Premier Soccer League, insisting his side could have 'won 7-0' after their commanding display against AmaZulu at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Buccaneers returned to the top of the table with a clinical performance, with Ouaddou full of praise for his players’ ruthless edge while making it clear there will be no easing off as they maintain full-throttle pressure and vow to fight until the very end of the title race.
Rise and Shine managed to frustrate Amakhosi, who were looking for a sixth straight win in the league. By dropping points, the Glamour Boys' dream of sealing a place in the top three has been hit with a slight setback. Chiefs' winning run came to an end just before facing Orlando Pirates in a high-stakes Soweto Derby.
Masandawana are getting closer and closer to their continental dream after edging one of Africa's iconic clubs from Tunisia. Brayan Leon continues to prove why the Tshwane giants pursued him in the January transfer window and is turning out to be the club's hero on the bigger stage. Despite critics putting him under pressure and constant surveillance, coach Miguel Cardoso could silence them even deeper if he finally wins the CAF trophy and defends the PSL title.
Things couldn’t be heating up more at the summit, with the Soweto giants storming back to the top of the Premier Soccer League table with a two-point lead, albeit with the Brazilians still holding two games in hand. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges have turned up the heat, cranking up the pressure and laying down a serious marker to their title rivals as the race tightens.
The Soweto giants sent two of their players out on loan to a Bloemfontein-based side, but both have struggled to secure regular game time. Their limited involvement has raised concerns about their future, which hangs in the balance ahead of a return to their parent club.
The Soweto giants and Masandawana have turned the Premier Soccer League title race into a gripping contest rarely seen in recent years. Their relentless push at the top has added layers of drama and unpredictability to the battle for the league crown. As the season edges towards its conclusion, the finale is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated in recent memory.
The versatile attacker is among the new faces who joined the Buccaneers at the start of the ongoing campaign. Despite the trust of the technical team, the forward has not been consistent in front of the goal across all competitions.
The Glamour Boys have rediscovered their form in the Premier Soccer League following the initial struggles that saw them lose ground to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns and rivals Orlando Pirates. On Saturday, they face Rise and Shine in Polokwane, hoping to collect their sixth straight victory.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between the Buccaneers and Usuthu at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. What could make it a difficult afternoon for the Buccaneers is that they are up against a team that harbours top-three ambitions.
The Brazilians need to avoid defeat in South Africa to seal progress to the ultimate stage, where they will face either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat. Having won their maiden continental crown a decade ago, Masandawana have a better chance of getting past the Tunisian heavyweights after a victory in Tunis in the previous meeting.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season hurtles toward its dramatic finale, the battle lines are sharply drawn across the table. Stellies' victory on Friday night did little to shift the standings, as Gavin Hunt’s charges remain level on points with Golden Arrows, who stay ahead on goal difference. The race to muscle into the coveted top eight is reaching a boiling point, while down in the trenches, sides like Marumo Gallants, Orbit College, and Magesi FC remain locked in a gritty scrap to dodge the drop.
As Masandawana prepare for the continental clash against their rivals from North Africa, they continue to get advice on how they can successfully outwit them. Given that the Tshwane giants are the only team carrying South Africa's flag in the inter-club competition, there is a general wish that they succeed in order to send a message that, indeed, the Premier Soccer League is a high-level competition.
Amakhosi have had an inconsistent season; at the beginning, they looked like a solid and competitive outfit, but in the middle, they struggled and got eliminated from domestic competitions and the CAF Confederation Cup. As the season heads towards the end, they are in impressive form again.
The Glamour Boys began the Premier Soccer League season with high hopes, competing on multiple fronts, including the CAF Confederation Cup and Nedbank Cup, but their campaign quickly unravelled, leaving them battling for a top-eight finish. However, the Naturena-based outfit has since turned things around in impressive fashion, reigniting their push for a return to African continental football, and Ben Youssef has opened the lid on the transformation.
The Tshwane giants are set to host the Tunisian club at the sold-out Loftus Versfeld this Saturday. Holding a narrow 1-0 lead from the CAF Champions League first leg in Tunis, the Brazilians have taken the first step toward progression, but their coach remains cautious of any complacency.
Masandawana's eyes are firmly on the upcoming continental game that will decide their fate in the inter-club competition. The Premier Soccer League giants will be playing at home, carrying a slight 1-0 advantage, and many have predicted they have a higher chance of advancing. But do the Tunisian giants care about odds being placed against them?
The co-coaches have been under the spotlight, especially when the Glamour Boys were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup and the Nedbank Cup. Although the Soweto giants are currently in good form, the duo's future remains a matter of speculation. But should they be kept as the coaches going into the next season, or should a new man be appointed?
The defending Premier Soccer League champions, Masandawana, have been a hard nut to crack, not only in South Africa but on the continent at large. The Brazilians are chasing a second star in the prestigious club competition and need just a draw this weekend to get into the final, where they will play either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat.
While the Glamour Boys hope to push for a ticket to compete on the continent, the Sea Robbers are in a neck-to-neck battle with Mamelodi Sundowns for the South African top-flight crown. With a couple of rounds left to conclude the ongoing campaign, teams are working hard to realise their objectives.
The South Africa international has been vital for the Glamour Boys since the late 2024/25 season when the then-coach Nasreddine Nabi gave him a second chance. The 31-year-old hopes to make the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11.
The on-loan Glamour Boys striker has been struggling for game time owing to injuries and stiff competition. However, he managed to get his second goal for the Soweto giants in the South African mid-week assignment staged at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
The Bucs legend has admitted it would be a massive blow for the Buccaneers to finish as runners-up in the Premier Soccer League again. Despite a season that has already delivered two domestic trophies, the lingering presence of Mamelodi Sundowns continues to haunt the Soweto giants in their quest for league glory.
After a remarkable outing with Orlando Pirates, the defender made a move that left many debating whether it was the right career decision. His national team coach Hugo Broos was one of the vocal voices that raised concern over a move to Major League Soccer. The Belgian believed that the youngster should have stayed a little with the Sea Robbers and signed for a club in Europe at least.
Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.
The change came as a surprise, given that the defender was solid in previous games he played. The fact that Amakhosi coaches can tinker with the starting lineups at will shows the rich options they have given an expanded playing unit at their disposal.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions hope to complete the job in Pretoria on Saturday against the Tunisian heavyweights and secure a back-to-back CAF Champions League final ticket. Last year, they fell to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in the last hurdle and will be aiming at making it better in the almost-ending campaign.
After the initial struggle to convert chances into goals, Amakhosi strikers have turned criticism into motivation and are now firing on all cylinders. In recent games, the striking department has delivered as the Glamour Boys run riot against opponents. The resurgence has seen the forwards earn praise from their coaches as the team continue to win.
The Glamour Boys skipper missed a couple of matches owing to an injury but has now made a return to the Soweto giants, who are determined to get an automatic CAF Confederation Cup spot. The 31-year-old is also hoping to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to consider him for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
