Check out the latest transfer news and rumours from Amakhosi, Buccaneers, Masandawana, the rest of the PSL teams and South African players and coaches plying their trade abroad.
The Soweto giants have moved swiftly to secure the future of veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula as they ramp up preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The Buccaneers have officially decided to keep the midfield general at Mayfair following a series of stellar performances that made him indispensable to the squad.
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.
The Glamour Boys and Pride of Ar Rass played out to a draw at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. This was the second pre-season friendly where Amakhosi took the lead but were unable to hang on to secure a first victory of their Spain camp.
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.
Former South Africa Under-20 head coach Thabo Senong believes the nation’s youth production line is finally reclaiming the attention of elite European clubs. With several high-profile exports already secured, the veteran tactician argues that a shift in developmental philosophy is required to sustain this momentum.
Former Amakhosi goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on the 30-year-old’s surprising decision to return to the Chilli Boys for the upcoming season. After appearing to be on the verge of a high-profile move following his heroics for Nigeria during the last AFCON finals, the shot-stopper has instead opted for familiar surroundings in the Eastern Cape.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Buccaneers and The Caliphs at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's first match of their Spanish camp and will see Abdeslam Ouaddou getting his first look at the South African champions new recruits and how his side will cope with the loss of Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgium club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Marumo Gallants boss Abram Sello has finally spoken out following the bizarre allegations surrounding the 21-year-old midfielder and an alleged staged kidnapping. The club has taken decisive action by suspending the player while he undergoes a specialised rehabilitation programme to address the underlying issues behind the scandal.
Amakhosi legend Morgan Gould has tipped forgotten striker Etiosa Ighodaro to become a vital component of the club in the 2026/27 season. The Nigerian forward is looking to put an injury-plagued debut campaign behind him as the Glamour Boys continue their pre-season preparations in Spain.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Glamour Boys and Pride of Ar Rass at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. This will be Amakhosi's second friendly of their Spanish camp after a 1-1 draw with Scotland's Rangers FC on Sunday evening.
The 27-year-old defender has opened up about the speculation surrounding his future at Polokwane City. The right-back has once again found himself at the centre of transfer talk after a reported move to Soweto during the January transfer window failed to materialise.
The Western Cape outfit has officially secured the services of the Auckland City netminder Nathan Garrow as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League campaign. The Cape Town-born shot-stopper returns home after making a name for himself in New Zealand and joins the former Kaizer Chiefs star and the Mamelodi Sundowns loanee on a big day of announcements for the Winelands club.
The Tanzanian giants have reportedly emerged as contenders in pursuit of Stellies' 21-year-old forward. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi is eager to bolster his squad with proven talent he knows well, particularly after losing out on a reunion with a former Mamelodi Sundowns star, who is set to join rivals Simba.
The South African sensation has officially called time on his stay at Mayfair, penning a deeply emotional farewell to the club's supporters. The 21-year-old playmaker, who has been a standout performer in the Betway Premiership, is set to begin a new chapter in Europe after securing a move to Belgian giants Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena has jumped to the defence of the former Orlando Pirates youngster after questions over his physical suitability for European football were made, insisting the young attacker possesses the mental speed and technical skills to thrive in Belgium despite his slight frame and the physical nature of the game in that country.
The Winelands club have been busy in the market as they seek to rebuild their squad under Gavin Hunt's guidance. On Tuesday they announced a long term deal for the former Amakhosi midfielder and a season-long loan for The Brazilians defender.
The new Amakhosi signing has broken his silence following his high-profile move to Naturena from Stellenbosch FC. The defender, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the Betway Premiership, revealed the emotional significance of returning to a club where his journey first began in a very different capacity.
The South African football fraternity remains in a state of mourning following the tragic passing of the Brazilians star. Tributes have continued to pour in for the talented 25-year-old, with former Masandawana player Brent Carelse opening up on the lofty ambitions the playmaker held before his life was cut short.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the summit of African football, with Pyramids FC closing in on his signature and offering a massive salary incentive for the 39-year-old and his technical staff.
The Citizens have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new campaign by snapping up a former Amakhosi striker. The veteran marksman brings a wealth of top-flight experience and added firepower to the frontline as they look to build on a successful debut season in the Premier Soccer League while also preparing for a CAF Confederation Cup campaign courtesy of their Nedbank Cup win.
The new coach has outlined his vision for the club, insisting that the Amakhosi must return to the pinnacle of domestic and continental football. Following the club's third-place finish last term, the French tactician is determined to deliver silverware to the Naturena trophy cabinet while reconnecting with the club's massive global fanbase.
Amakhosi have officially parted ways with the former Mamelodi Sundowns star, bringing an end to the Uruguayan's stint at Phefeni. The veteran playmaker departs the Glamour Boys as a free agent after two seasons, a spell that ultimately fell short of the lofty expectations of the Soweto giants' supporters in the famous gold and black jersey.
The 28-year-old appears to be heading toward the exit door at Naturena as interest in the Congolese winger intensifies during the current transfer window. However, the Amakhosi star has been met with a stern warning regarding the financial pitfalls of a potential move to North Africa or the Middle East.
The AmaZulu FC president has launched an ambitious campaign for the presidency of South Africa’s football ruling body, offering a scathing assessment of the current state of country’s football under the existing leadership. The businessman is positioning himself as the primary challenger to the incumbent, promising to overhaul a system he believes has stalled despite recent national team successes.
Despite recent media reports stating Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was on the verge of joining a Saudi Pro League side, his former club Chippa United have announced he has been welcomed back into the Chilli Boys fold.
The 35-year-old midfielder is unlikely to remain a free agent for long following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs, with two Betway Premiership sides locked in a battle for his signature. The veteran Uruguayan playmaker has become the subject of an intense pursuit by two of his former mentors who are desperate to bring his creative spark to their respective new squads.
The Brazilians have pulled off a significant transfer coup by securing the signature of the 23-year-old, despite the attacker appearing destined for the Buccaneers. The former Golden Arrows star had reportedly completed a medical at Mayfair before a dramatic late U-turn saw him unveiled at Chloorkop instead.
The veteran tactician has raised serious concerns regarding the future of leadership within the South African Football Association. As the countdown to the elective congress begins, the veteran coach believes the country is facing a significant shortage of qualified candidates capable of taking the reins from the incumbent.
Amakhosi's new French coach oversaw his first friendly match in charge on Sunday evening and saw his side take a deserved lead only for them to be undone in the 89th minute when Findlay Curtis scored with a looping cross-come-shot that went in at the far post for the match to end all square.
