The Bafana Bafana striker’s high-profile return to South African football is rapidly turning into a nightmare as his loan spell at Amakhosi nears its conclusion. After arriving at Naturena with a massive reputation, the former Cape Town City star has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI, leaving his career at a crossroads.
The Soweto giants have spent years searching for a return to their former glory, and while the hierarchy is expected to appoint a high-profile successor to Nasreddine Nabi, a former Amakhosi mentor believes the answer is already in the building. The veteran mentor has thrown his weight behind the interim duo, insisting that another wholesale change could do more harm than good.
The former Buccaneers star has issued a stern reality check to his former club, insisting the Premier Soccer League title is anything but a certainty despite the stars aligning for the Sea Robbers. Following the Tshwane giants' setback in a stalemate with Kaizer Chiefs, the Mayfair outfit finally holds the keys to their own destiny as the title race enters the home stretch.
The highly-rated winger has finally pulled back the curtain on one of the most pivotal moments of his career, revealing how he narrowly avoided a move to the Sea Robbers. The Zimbabwean magician remains one of the most decorated figures in South African football history, but his path to legendary status could have looked very different had he followed his former club's instructions.
The ex-Usuthu staffer has lifted the lid on the dramatic transfer saga that saw the South Africa international slip through the club's fingers. Despite having a contract drafted and ready for the defender, the Durban-based side were left stunned when the Sea Robbers swooped in at the eleventh hour to secure the youngster.
The former Masandawana head coach has welcomed the intense title race currently unfolding in the Premier Soccer League, insisting that the neck-and-neck battle between the Brazilians and Buccaneers is exactly what South African football needs. The three-time CAF Champions League winner believes the unpredictability of the current campaign has breathed new life into the domestic game as the season reaches its climax.
The defender has issued a defiant message to title rivals, the Buccaneers, insisting that the reigning champions are not ready to relinquish their crown just yet. Despite a tough draw against Amakhosi that dented their momentum, the Zimbabwean international believes the Brazilians' vast experience will see them through in the season's final stretch.
The Amakhosi boss has firmly backed the midfielder amid growing criticism over his physical approach to the game. The 29-year-old has found himself at the centre of a heated debate following a series of high-profile challenges in recent Betway Premiership fixtures.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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