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Steve Barker, Simba SC, December 2025

CAF exit deepens pressure on Steve Barker after Simba elimination

The Red Lions of Msimbazi collected a point away from home after playing to a draw against Petro de Luanda in their Group D match of the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The Tanzanian giants showed resilience in Luanda to hold the hosts in a tightly contested encounter at Estádio 11 de Novembro, however, the result was not enough to keep their campaign alive, as their journey in this season’s competition comes to an end.

Stellenbosch FC, CAF Confederation Cup

Predicting Stellenbosch FC's XI to face Orbit - Pirates target set to start against Saleng's side?

The Maroons travel to Olympia Park Stadium on Wednesday evening in high spirits after their 1–0 victory in the CAF Confederation Cup group-stage campaign. They now turn their attention to the resilient Mswenko Boys, aiming to secure crucial points in their push to climb the Premier Soccer League log. Still battling to escape the relegation zone, the Western Cape team sits on nine points in 15th place, while their opponents hold a four-point advantage above them.

Ashley Cupido, Stellenbosch FC

Stellies go all out for bold CAF Confed Group stage start

The Western Cape side pulled out all the tricks in the book when they took their Congolese opponents, AS Otohô to Polokwane due to stadium unavailability in the Mother City. The move ultimately worked in Stellies’ favour, as they walked away with maximum points at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, securing a one-nil victory in the dying minutes. It was the perfect start to their continental campaign, especially after falling short in the semi-finals of the previous competition.

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CAF delight for Downs & Stellies, but Chiefs flop! 

It was almost the perfect weekend for Mzansi sides in continental football. Mamelodi Sundowns were in CAF Champions League action on Saturday, while Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs did duty in the Confederation Cup on Sunday. Downs, although slightly underwhelming, managed to beat Orlando Pirates slayers Saint Eloi-Lupopo at home. Stellies, meanwhile, left it late to see off Otoho d’Oyo. It was then over to Amakhosi to ensure South African teams completed a perfect outing in the CAF interclub competition, but they disappointed.

Steve Barker, Stellenbosch

What is wrong with Stellenbosch FC?

The Winelands club have been a steady PSL mainstay since they gained promotion to the top division in 2019. Last season saw them compete in continental competition for the first time where they reached the semi finals of the CAF Confederations Cup. Now, however, they find themselves mired in a relegation fight while trying to balance the demands of CAF competition once again.