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Ex-Chiefs star Mahlangu makes passionate plea to Pirates' Mofokeng

The 21-year-old emerged as a generational talent in South African football, with his performances drawing widespread admiration. His rise has, however, also placed local fans on high alert, wary of the pressures and distractions that often come with such early acclaim. There is a growing concern that, like many gifted players before him, he could fall victim to the very pitfalls that have derailed other highly talented careers.

Pirates extend lead over Sundowns as Chiefs drop points

The Sea Robbers sent a strong signal that they are serious about winning the title. The Soweto outfit now enjoys a sizeable margin against their rivals at the time the race is at its highest speed. Meanwhile, Siwelele managed to hold defending champions Amakhosi, but the result rules them out of title contention.

Chiefs 2-0 Galaxy: 'Amakhosi might remove Pirates from No. 2; Glamour Boys are only playing for fun!'

The Glamour Boys kept their winning run rolling as they hosted the Rockets in their Premier Soccer League showdown, pushing to finish the 2025/26 season strongly. With CAF Confederation Cup ambitions in sight, the door has now swung open for an even better finish, as Wandile Dube and co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef hinted, and this hot streak could prove key in turning what once seemed unlikely into reality.

Chaine or Leaner to go to the WC? Former PSL goalkeeper picks his man

Hugo Broos appears spoilt for choice in the goalkeeping department, with South Africa now seemingly boasting depth between the posts. The Belgian now faces a tough call in selecting his number one for the global football tournament.

Mbokazi's Man of the Match display helps Chicago go second

The 20-year-old was superb as The Fire put in a resolute defensive display to protect their 1-0 lead to the final whistle. Afterwards, Mbokazi was officially awarded the best player accolade for his performance on the pitch and will head into their next assignment brimming with confidence.

Secret to beating Pirates revealed? Richards Bay coach explains how their plan exposed Chaine

Before the Friday game, Bucs were riding on their otherwise impressive form and hoped to get points that will keep them close to Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race. However, the Sea Robbers were forced to settle for a draw, and the two lost points might cost them the title in the end.

Patrick Maswanganyi, Sihle Nduli and Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates

Pirates suffer blow as star is ruled out for the season

The midfield star played crucial roles as Bucs went on to defend the MTN8 and later win the Carling Knockout. Before the injury, he was a trusted starter, and his game improved incredibly under the current coach. But he is now set to sit out the remaining part of the season as the Sea Robbers chase the PSL title.

Ex-Chiefs star warns Pirates PSL title race is over - 'It's done'

After the result from the Richards Bay game, many Bucs fans were left frustrated and wondering whether it is another season where they came so close to winning the title but failed again. The Soweto giants have been waiting to end the league trophy drought for over a decade, and in the past three seasons, they gave Downs a run of their money only for the Tshwane giants to prevail in the end.

Ronwen Williams and Simphiwe Mcineka, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay

Ouaddou banking on Richards Bay for Sundowns' slip-up in PSL title race

The Buccaneers’ push for the Premier Soccer League title is no longer entirely in their control. They now need results elsewhere to swing in their favour as the race tightens. That means relying on their closest rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns, to drop crucial points along the way.

Revealed: What is keeping Saleng out of Sundowns squad?

The 28-year-old former Buccaneer made a surprising move to Masandawana in the January transfer window as the Brazilians strengthened to push for the South African domestic title. The Bafana Bafana international has been effective, but recently, the winger has been out of action for the Mzansi heavyweights.

Mokwena opens up on opponents' strength as prepares for his second official Al Ittihad match

The South African tactician has now embarked on his third coaching job in North Africa. His journey u the continent began in Morocco before he later made a stop in Algeria. This time, he finds himself in Libya as he continues to build his coaching footprint across the region.

Abdeslam Ouaddou and Mandla Ncikazi, Orlando Pirates

League gone to Sundowns? Forget it! Bullish Ouddou has a plan

The Sea Robbers failed to capitalise on Mamelodi Sundowns' absence by failing to secure maximum points on Friday night against Richards Bay at uMhlathuze Sports Complex. What this basically means is that the defending champions just need six wins and a draw to get their ninth crown in a row, regardless of Bucs' results.

Lebone Seema, Orlando Pirates, Lundi Mahala, Richards Bay, April 2026

Richards Bay 2-2 Pirates: 'Forget it, the league is gone! Appollis with schoolboy errors'

Abdelsalam Ouaddou’s charges came into the clash looking to keep the winning run alive, but a red-hot 24-year-old winger who clearly has the Soweto teams figured out, alongside Papi Zothwane, flipped the script, shutting down the Buccaneers’ push to climb to the summit in the absence of the Tshwane giants, who are in pursuit of the CAF Champions League, as the spoils were shared on Friday night.

Siphesihle Ndlovu, Mduduzi Shabalala and Ibraheem Jabaar, Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch

Chiefs star reveals driving factor behind Amakhosi resurgence and makes promise to fans

As Amakhosi's winning run continues, the supporters surely have something to celebrate. The three-match winning run follows a poor string where the Glamour Boys lost four games in a row. With the season heading towards the end, the Soweto giants are setting their eyes on a position that will give them a continental ticket.

Renaldo Leaner, Bafana Bafana, April 2026

More competition for Chaine! Pirates eye Bafana goalkeeper - Reports

Harbouring targets beyond the Premier Soccer League, Bucs must strengthen their playing unit further if they are to achieve their continental aspirations. Even before the current season ends, already, the Soweto giants have been linked with a rather well-performing goalkeeper who was recently recognised by the national team coach.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Bafana Bafana, March 2026

Mofokeng warned by Mahlangu to stay grounded despite rising hype

The Bucs sensation has been urged to block out the external noise as his reputation continues to skyrocket in the Premier Soccer League. The 21-year-old Buccaneers star has become the talk of South African football following a string of top-drawer performances, earning comparisons to established figures, including Themba Zwane and the recently retired Andile Jali.

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Ex-Pirates defender alleges family rejection - 'I feel completely neglected'

When one is at his lowest in life, the family becomes his natural fallback option, but in some other circumstances, one might find himself isolated and with no one to run to. Now, a former Premier Soccer League star has shared an emotional challenge where he alleges betrayal from close relatives. The 35-year-old has said that he battled spiritual issues even when he was playing for the national team.

Cedric Kaze, Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaizer Chiefs, February 2026

Ex-Pirates coach warns rivals Chiefs: We still have seven games

The 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season is into its final stretch, where teams in South Africa are working hard to realise their objectives set at the beginning of the campaign. Despite failing to get it right, as the supporters anticipated, the Glamour Boys are still expecting to qualify for continental inter-club competitions, but they have been told it will not be a walk in the park, despite having an advantage.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

McCarthy identifies stumbling block for Pirates in PSL title chase against Sundowns

The Buccaneers and Masandawana are locked in a fiercely contested battle for the Premier Soccer League title. The two giants have been pushing each other all the way, refusing to give an inch in a kind of gripping title duel that the league has not witnessed in recent years.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates, March 2026

Khune astonished by Mofokeng: 'That’s not normal!'

The Sea Robbers' versatile attacker has been in the best form of his professional career, scoring and creating goals at will. In the last two club assignments in the South African top-tier, Rele, as he is commonly referred to, has found the back of the net five times to take his PSL goals tally to nine.

Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates, Sbangani Zulu, Richards Bay, November 2025

They should not come here thinking they will win easily: Zothwane warns Pirates

The Soweto giants are in KwaZulu-Natal to face the Natal Rich Boyz, riding the momentum of an impressive run of form in recent matches. The Buccaneers have looked sharp in attack after scoring 11 goals in their last two games. However, their hosts will be eager to spring a major upset and prove they can stand up to one of the league’s in-form sides.

Paseka Mako, Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United

PSL outfit in trouble with FIFA for failing to pay former coach

Clubs have in the past suffered for failing to honour agreements with either the technical staff or a member of the playing unit. Another South African top-tier outfit is in black books with the world football governing body for not settling the dues of their former coach, who left a couple of months ago.

Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, November 2025

Predicted Pirates XI vs Richards Bay: Makgopa back to replace Mbuthuma?

The Soweto giants are out to build their terrific momentum, which has seen them score 11 goals in their last two games, when they meet the Natal Rich Boyz at uMhlathuze Stadium on Friday.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Luyanda Khumalo, Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay

Richards Bay vs Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The Sea Robbers can't afford to drop any points in their bid to beat the defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, to the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League title. Currently, the Natal Rich Boyz are just two points out of the MTN8 slot, meaning victory on Friday will put them in the bracket. This explains why the fixture is vital for both teams.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pirates predictions: Backing the in-form Bucs

Three Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pirates predictions for their Premier Soccer League clash on Saturday afternoon, including value on BTTS.

Pirates fans urged to rally behind struggling Mbuthuma: He's their son, they have to support him

The former Richards Bay striker has been one of the players who have enjoyed game time at the Soweto giants. However, he has not scored many goals as anticipated. The forward has not been clinical, something that has attracted criticism from a section of the Sea Robbers faithful who feel he should do more.

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