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Fadlu Davids, Raja Casablanca, October 2025

Davids warns of AS FAR test - 'Playing there can be extremely intimidating for players'

The Chloorkop outfit are within touching distance of continental immortality, but the Raja Club Athletic coach has cautioned the South African side that the real battle is only just beginning. While Masandawana head into the second leg brimming with confidence after their first-leg win at Loftus Versfeld, they must now endure a baptism of fire in North Africa if they are to cross the finish line and complete the job.

Grant Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso urged to bench Kekana for CAFCL final

Former Masandawana star Thabo Nthethe has sent a firm warning to the Portuguese coach ahead of the club's high-stakes Champions League final second leg against AS FAR. Despite the veteran centre-back returning from suspension, the legendary defender believes disrupting the current backline partnership would be a fatal mistake for the Brazilians.

Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025

Cardoso backs Cupido for Bafana

The Brazilians boss has thrown his full support behind his defender, insisting the 28-year-old is ready for the international stage. With coach Hugo Broos set to name his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup next week, the timing of Cardoso’s endorsement could not be more significant.

Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Legendary ex-PSL coach backs Pirates to halt Sundowns’ dominance - 'There'll be a different champion'

Former Kaizer Chiefs mentor believes a changing of the guard is finally sweeping through South African football as the domestic season races towards a dramatic climax. The experienced tactician insists the Sea Robbers are well-positioned to land the league title and end years of dominance from their rivals at Chloorkop, although he warns it will be anything but straightforward, with a tough challenge awaiting them on the final day of the campaign.

Oswin Appollis Orlando Pirates

Appollis reflects on Pirates setback

The Sea Robbers star has opened up on the frustration felt within the Buccaneers camp following a damaging goalless draw against the Durban-based outfit. The Soweto giants missed a massive opportunity to tighten their grip on the Premier Soccer League title race in front of a packed Orlando Amstel Arena.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Sundowns star reacts to Pirates title slip

Masandawana star has admitted that hope has been restored at Chloorkop following the Soweto giants' recent slip-up in the Premier Soccer League title race. After the Buccaneers failed to capitalise on their chance to move into pole position, the Bafana Bafana international is crossing his fingers for one final twist on the concluding day of the campaign.

Simphiwe Selepe, Orlando Pirates, May 2025

Ouaddou defends Selepe call as Pirates bid falters

The Buccaneers tactician has been forced to defend his tactical choices after a frustrating 0-0 draw with the KZN-based side that dealt a massive blow to the club’s title ambitions. The decision to hand the youngster a shock start in such a high-stakes environment has raised eyebrows across the South African football landscape.

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Cardoso stands firm as Sundowns take slim final lead to Morocco

The Chloorkop side is just one step away from making history as the first Premier Soccer League team to lift the Champions League trophy twice. Following their narrow home victory on Sunday afternoon, the Brazilians head into the decisive second leg with a slender one-goal advantage. While the margin leaves little room for error and calls for caution away from home, the Portuguese tactician remains confident his charges have what it takes to finish the job in Morocco and seal a historic triumph.

 Aubrey Modiba and Reda Slim, Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR

Sundowns 1-0 AS FAR: ' Downs will be beaten in Morocco; VAR failing? These guys are giving ideas to PSL'

The Tshwane side arrived with ambitions of pushing for a second star and making amends for last season’s CAF Champions League final heartbreak, but they were met by a Moroccan outfit equally determined to make history of their own. As Miguel Cardoso had planned, Sundowns managed to get the result while also keeping a clean sheet. Although the narrow scoreline may not be enough to feel fully comfortable, the second leg will ultimately determine whether the South African giants have done enough to put one hand on the trophy.

Oswin Appollis and Kyle Jurgens, Orlando Pirates vs Durban City

Dladla: Pirates stood no chance against Durban City

The KZN-born coach has delivered a stinging assessment of the Sea Robbers' attacking prowess after his side held the Soweto giants to a frustrating 0-0 draw on Saturday. The result leaves the Buccaneers' title charge in serious jeopardy, with the interim coach insisting his side felt comfortable throughout the encounter at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2025

Kaze reviews Chiefs' season - 'Everyone was competing & we were very close until...'

The Amakhosi co-coach has offered a candid assessment of the club’s season, insisting the Glamour Boys were genuine title contenders for large parts of the campaign. He believes Chiefs consistently pushed the log leaders and remained firmly in the mix until a late-season dip slowed their momentum. Despite that setback, the Burundian tactician feels there is plenty to take forward, highlighting there's lessons picked and how they can be done differently going forward as the team looks to mount a stronger and more sustained challenge at the summit in the future.