Chippa United news

Amakhosi play their second Group D match on Saturday, hosting Zamalek at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, keen to bury the disappointment of last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Al Masry. Securing maximum points at home remains the Soweto giants' top priority as they look to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. The coaches could tweak the starting lineup to try and correct the shortcomings they showed last weekend.

The Glamour Boys brought in 11 new players to bolster their otherwise struggling team ahead of the ongoing 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign. While some of the players are yet to make their competitive debut, others are struggling for game time including one individual who has won several top trophies with his former team.

A section of the fans and football stakeholders in Mzansi have not been too happy with the 73-year-old Belgian, who, recently, named his 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) provisional squad, insisting there are players who should have made the team but were overlooked. The former international argues the tactician knows what he wants for his team.

The Glamour Boys have been doing relatively well in the ongoing season, especially in the Premier Soccer League, where they are trailing joint leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates by three points, with the former having played one more game. The Soweto giants are also competing in the CAF Inter-Club competition, where they hope to reach the latter stages.

The versatile South Africa international has been a key player for the Sea Robbers, who are seemingly ready to dominate the local footballing scene, thanks to the inconsistencies by Mamelodi Sundowns, who have won the last eight Premier Soccer League titles. The Buccaneers are currently joint top in the logdespite playing a game less.

The Buccaneers were in action for the first time since news tipping Mbokazi to join Chicago Fire broke over the weekend. The 20-year-old has been one of the top performers not only for Bucs, but South Africa in 2025. His exploits for both club and country have not gone unnoticed, as there is reported interest in his services from abroad, but how close is the young man nicknamed 'TLB' to leaving Pirates?

The Buccaneers struck twice in the last 45 minutes to collect maximum points in the Premier Soccer League outing against Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium. While the win gave Bucs' supporters hope that their team can go all the way, it was a massive concern for their visitors, who are firmly rooted at the bottom of the table.

The Sea Robbers completed a double against the Chilli Boys on Tuesday night, underlining their hunger for domestic glory after a decade-long drought in the South African top-tier. An improved performance in the second half was all the Soweto giants needed to record their 25th point in the log and pile pressure on Masandawana, who have a superior goal difference.

The Bafana Bafana star has been tipped to leave the Premier Soccer League for a new challenge in Major League Soccer. The timing of his reported move has been questioned, with some saying it is too early, while others say he is ripe for a new environment. Mbokazi has experienced a sensational rise within the Bucs setup, and this propelled him to the national stage, where he has been impressive as well.

His absence from recent matchday squads has raised questions, forcing his agent to clear the air amid his absence. The arrival of head coach Adeslam Ouaddou gave the forward a new lease of life, as he was the preferred striker when the season began. Speculation around his future has intensified over the recent weeks, but what has kept him out of the team has been revealed.

After the FIFA international break, the Buccaneers are back at Orlando Stadium to entertain the Chilli Boys, knowing a win might put them on top of the table, depending on the number of goals they score. The Sea Robbers are chasing a double, having claimed a 3-0 win in their previous meeting staged at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Apart from the aforementioned duo, the Sea Robbers are missing the services of Thabiso Sesane, who made his name with the club under Jose Riveiro. The Soweto giants have shared some encouraging news as the Buccaneers continue their chase for top domestic honours, a couple of weeks after elimination from the CAF Champions League.

The Soweto giants are hoping to mount a serious challenge for the Premier Soccer League title this season under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. They might have started the league campaign on a poor note with back-to-back defeats, but they have since come good and look like a team prepared to go the distance.