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Arthur Sales and Kobamelo Kodisang, Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns attacker set for another loan

Downs winger is reportedly facing the prospect of another move away from Chloorkop as he struggles to establish himself during his current loan spell. The 26-year-old has found minutes hard to come by since returning to South Africa, leaving his long-term future with the Brazilians in doubt.

Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates

Mbule set for Pirates exit?

Masterchef’s future with the Sea Robbers is hanging in the balance as the 2025/26 season enters its final weeks. The midfielder, who joined the Buccaneers with high expectations, now faces the very real possibility of being shown the exit door after just one campaign in Soweto.

Rhulani Mokwena, Al-Ittihad

Mokwena eyes another PSL technical member

The highly-rated mentor is reportedly set to continue his technical team overhaul at the Libyan side by securing a key staff member from the PSL. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician is looking back to South Africa to bolster his medical department in North Africa.

Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City

Sundowns 3-0 Polokwane City: 'As a Chiefs fan I'm behind you; we can't afford Pirates winning the league'

The Brazilians hosted Rise and Shine at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon, gunning for maximum points to take a comfortable lead against the Sea Robbers in the chase for their ninth league title. On the other hand, the Limpopo-based side was not only looking to become the party poopers in the title race but also tighten their grip in the Top Eight.

Luphumlo Sifumba Durban City

Dladla: Kaka's energy powered Durban to victory

The Citizens’ coach revealed that the youthful energy of Luphumlo ‘Kaka’ Sifumba was the driving force behind his side’s dramatic cup final triumph on Saturday. After trailing at the break, the Team of Choice staged a spirited second-half fightback in Polokwane to secure the silverware.

Yusuf Maart of SV Ried

Maart: Chiefs boos 'couldn’t break me’

The former Amakhosi captain has spoken candidly about the intense scrutiny and fan hostility he faced during his final chapters at Naturena. Despite being a polarizing figure among the the Glamour Boys faithful, the midfielder insists the negative atmosphere only served to harden his resolve before his move to Europe.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso on 'Downs goal struggles - 'No one should forget we broke the record of the league'

The Portuguese mentor has played down any suggestion that the Tshwane giants are playing second fiddle to Orlando Pirates in the goalscoring stakes. While the Buccaneers currently boast a superior goal difference to the Brazilians, the Masandawana coach remains adamant that clinical consistency and a relentless focus on maximum points will be the true decider in the wide-open league title race.

Andre de Jong, Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars, February 2026

De Jong targets World Cup in Pirates spirit

The Buccaneers forward has revealed that standing for the Soweto giants on the global stage is his ultimate ambition, as he aspires to secure a place with the All Whites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 29-year-old, who joined the club in January, is hoping to carry his club domestic form into the international arena as his national team prepares for a challenging group stage in North America.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Marcelo Allende, Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns

How Sundowns rejected Pirates star Mofokeng

The Brazilians are known for snapping up the best talent in South Africa, but they will be kicking themselves after details emerged of how they let a future superstar slip through their fingers. The Ghost's midfield sensation is now the talk of the PSL, yet his career could have taken a very different path at Chloorkop.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

POTS debate ramps up as new contender rises to challenge Appollis & Mofokeng

The race for the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League individual honours is reaching boiling point as a new name enters the conversation to challenge the established frontrunners. While the spotlight has largely remained on teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng, Richards Bay head coach Ronnie Gabriel has thrown a domestic spanner in the works by touting one of his own rising stars for a major accolade.