The Soweto giants entered this encounter under heavy pressure after back-to-back defeats, and their concerns deepened with a pre-match blow as Inacio Miguel was ruled out injured. Amakhosi fans briefly had something to cheer about with Nkanyiso Shinga making his debut, but that optimism was short-lived as he was forced off injured. In the end, the result only added to their growing frustrations.
Amakhosi fans are frustrated following their team's poor run in the last five outings across all competitions. The Soweto giants are at risk of ending the season trophyless after falling short in the Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup, and, most recently, CAF Confederation Cup. Their only hope is in the Premier Soccer League, where they are facing stiff competition from Orlando Pirates and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
The former Amakhosi centre-back is in a race against time to recover from a knee injury and be fit for the global football tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Failure to recover fully would force South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos to rethink his defensive plans ahead of the global showpiece. It would mean searching for a replacement for the player he trusted during the 2025 AFCON finals.
The 61-year-old may have delivered a golden era of silverware at Al Ahly, but the South African tactician still has high-ranking detractors in Cairo. Despite a trophy cabinet bulging from his 21-month stint with the Red Devils, former Managing Director of Sport Mohsen Saleh has launched a scathing attack on the coach's credentials and his eventual departure from the Egyptian giants.
The Glamour Boys faithful are reeling in pain as Amakhosi struggle to rediscover the mid-season form that saw them get positive results. The climax of it all was last weekend when they conceded three without reply against the Buccaneers at the FNB Stadium. The defeat has lowered the expectations of their fans, who anticipated a PSL title tilt.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) have officially pulled back the curtain on the new 2026/2027 home jersey by adidas. In a move that is sure to delight fans of a certain vintage, the new look for both Mzansi men's and women's national teams draws direct inspiration from the legendary 2010 World Cup kit.
The talented duo was missing on Saturday as the Glamour Boys were humbled by the Soweto giants in the South African top-tier assignment. The victory for the visitors widened the gap between the two teams to 11 points, further underlining their ambition of going all the way and beating Mamelodi Sundowns to the crown.
The 30-year-old made his first appearance last weekend as the Glamour Boys hosted their old rivals, the Buccaneers, at the FNB Stadium. It happened to be a bad outing as Amakhosi suffered their worst defeat against Bucs in 25 years, which saw the Premier Soccer League hopes this season suffer a massive blow.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's Premier Soccer League trip to KwaZulu-Natal for a date with the Natal Rich Boyz at uMhlathuze Stadium. The match is already sold-out, giving Amakhosi more pressure to pick themselves from a difficult run of form. They are up against opponents who are keen on rising up the standings to stay safe from the relegation zone.
Amakhosi’s performance against their old foes has drawn sharp condemnation from a former Maritzburg United coach, who finds nothing positive to take from the display by the 2014/15 Premier Soccer League champions. The Glamour Boys were second best in key moments of the game as they did not show the hunger expected in such a high-stakes clash.
The Glamour Boys are enduring their worst run of form this season, having suffered three defeats in a row across all competitions. The Soweto giants hope to bounce back against the Natal Rich Boyz on Tuesday at the uMhlathuze Stadium. This will surely be a defining moment for co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.
Amakhosi's season appears to be headed for the worst after what had looked like a promising start to the campaign. Having already missed out on the Carling Knockout, the CAF Confederation Cup, and the Nedbank Cup, the Soweto giants have seen their hopes of silverware steadily slip away. That leaves only the Premier Soccer League title to fight for, but their chances of lifting it now look increasingly faint.
Within a month, Amakhosi faced big setbacks in the season, and questions remain about whether they can quickly dust themselves off and return to winning ways. Elimination from the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup saw the Glamour Boys' trophy ambitions go up in smoke. Fans expected them to bounce back against their traditional rivals, but they were served additional heartbreak.
The Amakhosi co-coach was candid in his post-mortem of the 3-0 defeat to the Buccaneers in the Soweto Derby last weekend. Reflecting on the heavy loss, he admitted his side was their own worst enemies on the day and were to blame. The Burundian conceded that in a fixture as big as the derby, their players simply did not show up.
The South African top-tier side has been frequently making changes in the technical team since their promotion to the top. So far, three men have been sacked this season, and most recently, the Technical Director followed suit. The club management has now come clear on the decision made a couple of days ago.
After facing off in the first Soweto derby of the season, both Bucs and the Sea Robbers are staring at bad news. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers will be in action in the midweek but will have to do duties without key players. The stars are suspended, meaning the coaches of the respective teams will have to look out for alternatives.
The former Bafana Bafana coach is currently unattached, with his last stints being outside South Africa in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran. He has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs and replacing Hugo Broos in the national team. His tenure at the Cairo giants is still being debated.
To beat Amakhosi, the Buccaneers needed their players to be in top form, and one of those who really showed up is a Bafana Bafana forward. The victory was huge for the Sea Robbers, as it kept them tightly in the title race. For the Glamour Boys, a poor form that has been witnessed recently persisted.
Going into this fixture, Masandawana were already under pressure after Orlando Pirates widened the gap on Saturday. A convincing win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby saw the Sea Robbers go three points ahead of Downs. But after the Sunday result, the title race rivals are at par point-wise, but Bucs lead courtesy of a superior goal difference.
Premier Soccer League action continued this weekend as the campaign rolled into matchday 19, with teams jostling for crucial points in the race for honours and survival. While the Soweto Derby featuring Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates understandably hogged the limelight, other teams were also in action, quietly shaping the standings and adding fresh twists to an increasingly competitive season.
Amakhosi were humiliated by their old rivals in a contest where they offered little resistance for the better part of the afternoon. By their co-coach’s own admission, they were out of the game and were outplayed by their opponents. The damaging result also appeared to have caught the attention of their former coach, adding to the growing scrutiny on their performance.
Since the 2019/20 season, when many believed Kaizer Chiefs were destined to lift the trophy, the Premier Soccer League has rarely produced such uncertainty at the top. Sundowns have consistently set the pace in recent years, often pulling clear of the chasing pack. However, the 2025/26 season seems to be heading in a similar direction, with the title race far less predictable, a development that the ex-Bafana forward finds exciting.
Amakhosi have lost four of their last five matches, managing just one win in that stretch. The worrying form has hit the team after what had been a promising start to the campaign. It is a run that reflects the crumbling fortunes of the Soweto giants as momentum slips away at a crucial stage of the season.
As he shines, the promising attacker has been linked with a move to the Premier Soccer League's big three. According to transfer rumours, he is the most sought-after talent right now in the country. However, he has been advised to take his time before making a rushed decision to join either the Buccaneers, Masandawana or Amakhosi.
The Glamour Boys’ co-coach subtly highlighted some moments as contributing to their loss, though he conceded that the Buccaneers were the better side on Saturday. However, the Moroccan tactician on the other dugout did not take kindly to such remarks, dismissing them with a clap back.
The Derby is one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in South African football, where nerves and pressure can either inspire brilliance or lead to costly mistakes. By focusing on emotional control and mental readiness in the build-up, Ouaddou appears to have struck the right chord, a psychological approach that translated into a composed and ruthless performance from the Buccaneers.
Kaizer Chiefs
