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The Rockets chairman has officially confirmed that Bafana Bafana legend will remain at the helm of the first team for the upcoming Premier Soccer League campaign, as the club looks to steady the ship and build consistency moving forward. The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman was initially handed the reins following a difficult spell that led to the departure of Adnan Beganovic, with the Mpumalanga-based side battling to distance themselves from the relegation scrap. Now entrusted with a full campaign in charge, he is expected to guide the Nedbank Cup finalists as they aim to re-establish themselves as a competitive force in the top flight.

The Brazilians boss has delivered a candid assessment of a rollercoaster 2025/26 campaign that saw the club reach the pinnacle of African football while stumbling on the domestic front. Despite the heartbreak of losing the Betway Premiership title to rivals Orlando Pirates, the Portuguese tactician remains defiant about the club's continental success.

A former Orlando Pirates star has voiced growing alarm over the physical condition of the CAF Champions League-winning star, as South Africa gears up for their historic global showpiece. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has been pushed to the limit across a demanding blend of domestic and international commitments, with a gruelling schedule sparking growing fears of burnout even before the tournament kicks off.

A Masandawana legend has urged the Brazilians to bolster their squad with local talent rather than scouring the globe for expensive imports. The former midfielder believes that the 21-year-old Orlando Pirates star is the perfect candidate to take the African champions to the next level.

The Rockets chairman Tim Sukazi has opened up on the strategic decisions made by the club to ensure the defender secured a place in Hugo Broos' final Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The boss insists that the player's mid-season move to Mamelodi Sundowns was designed specifically to elevate his profile for the national team.

The Buccaneers may have already secured the long-term successor to Monnapule Saleng following the star winger's high-profile move to Mamelodi Sundowns earlier this year. Former Amabhakabhaka forward James Mothibi is adamant that the Soweto giants have a ready-made replacement waiting in the wings in the form of teenager Thapelo 'Sugar' Duiker.

Following a controversial squad announcement by SAFA and Hugo Broos on Wednesday night, while the nation was glued to their screens, backlash quickly followed over how the six players who missed the final cut were treated. However, amid the outrage, there now appears to be a twist in the tale, with reports suggesting the omitted stars will still travel to the global showpiece.

The Tshwane giants' tactician saluted his side’s mentality and tactical maturity after engineering a stunning 3-1 comeback victory over the Bundesliga outfit. Trailing in the early exchanges, the newly crowned CAF champions refused to flinch, instead producing a ruthless second-half turnaround to outclass their European opponents and bring the curtain down on a memorable campaign in emphatic fashion.

The Belgian mentor cut a satisfied figure following South Africa’s goalless stalemate on Friday night, insisting his rearguard delivered another assured display and underlined the growing solidity and resilience of the national team’s defensive structure. The 74-year-old tactician used the international friendly as a valuable audition platform, handing fresh faces an opportunity to stake their claim ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fresh from lifting the 2025/26 CAF Champions League title, Masandawana faced a German Bundesliga side in an exhibition match. The Brazilians showed why they are African champions, staging a massive come-from-behind victory over the European giants.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the African continent's new champions as they take to the field in their second star jerseys for the very first time against high profile European opponents at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night.

The Brazilians head boss has opened up on the profound emotional and social impact of the club's recent CAF Champions League triumph. The Portuguese tactician believes the victory has transcended sport, providing a much-needed sense of pride and joy to the club's dedicated fanbase.

Masandawana centre-back Grant Kekana has offered a balanced perspective on the shift in power within South African football after the Sea Robbers secured the Betway Premiership title. The Buccaneers' triumph ended an era of unprecedented dominance for the Brazilians, who had held a firm grip on the league trophy for eight consecutive seasons.