Mamelodi Sundowns FC news

South Africa’s hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken a major blow after FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding the Mamelodi Sundowns midfield star in a qualifier against Lesotho. Mokoena was deemed ineligible, triggering disciplinary action and casting doubt over the campaign.

The attacking midfielder is currently recuperating from a recent injury that has already ruled him out of upcoming Bafana games. Although Cardoso is confident of Zwane's quick recovery, he has called for patience and said the club is cautious about his situation.

The current South Africa national team is trying to match or surpass the Clas of 1996 which won the Africa Cup of Nations and went on to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Every generation has a face of the crop and an ex-Amakhosi star selects the player he thinks is the heartbeat of today's team.

For the first time since leaving Mamelodi Sundowns, the youthful coach is back in the continent's premier club competition. It is also his first time to lead a North African side in this tournament after failing to help Wydad Casablanca return to Africa, leading to his sacking. He is now in Algeria trying to guide the 1976 African champions to continental glory.

Masandawana surged to the top of the PSL standings following an emphatic win over Richards Bay. Tashreeq Matthews led the charge with a brace, while Malibongwe Khoza and Iqraam Rayners also found the back of the net to cap off a dominant performance.

The defending league champions returned to winning ways in domestic action with a commanding performance against the Natal Rich Boys at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night. The victory secured maximum points for Masandawana, propelling them to the summit of the Premier Soccer League standings, one point clear of Sekhukhune United.

The 24-year-old has been struggling to recreate the form that saw him being selected to go to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals with Bafana Bafana before being signed by the Brazilians. This is despite the trust Masandawana coach Miguel Cardoso has in him and featuring in the team's all matches across all competitions this season, although coming on as a substitute.

GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's outing this weekend against the Natal Rich Boys in the South African top-tier.

The transfer window may be closed, but there are free agents who could add their flair to any PSL club. Experience, hunger and tactical versatility are waiting on the sidelines - ready to be called upon when clubs need a timely boost.

The Brazilians have confirmed their fourth signing of the season after bringing in another Portuguese to Chloorkop. It now remains to be seen if they have made the correct choice as they struggle to break away and take a commanding lead in the Premier Soccer League title race just like they have been doing for the better part of the last eight seasons.

Top teams in the South African top-flight are set to challenge each other for the annual crown with millions of Rands at stake.

The Malawi international has initially been branded as a tough individual to deal with before his move to the Natal Rich Boys.

The Brazilians' Premier Soccer League title is under serious threat as Babina Noko lead the race for glory while Bucs and Amakhosi are on the hunt. Downs’ grip on the league title is starting to feel less certain as Sekhukhune have taken the spotlight, leading the pack from the very beginning of the season.