The Usuthu boss has thrown his weight behind the second-placed team in the final stretch of the Betway Premiership title race. With the Buccaneers breathing down the necks of Mamelodi Sundowns, Zwane believes the Soweto giants have finally reached the level required to end their long wait for league glory.
The Masandawana midfielder has opened up about the growing pressure cooker inside Chloorkop, admitting that the heat is well and truly on the Tshwane giants as they gear up for a season-defining continental scrap. With the domestic race slipping through their fingers, the Brazilians find themselves in the rare, uncomfortable position of having to prove they haven't lost their clinical edge.
The Sea Robbers forward Andre de Jong has seen his dreams of representing New Zealand at the upcoming tournament crushed. Despite a return to the international fold earlier this year, the versatile attacker has been left out of the All Whites' final 26-man roster for the global showpiece.
The year is 2024 and the former Morocco captain had started to forge a career in coaching at club level after cutting his teeth with a controversial spell at Algeria's national team. At the beginning of that season he landed one of the biggest club jobs in African football with Congolese giants AS Vita Club. But it did not last long as he sensationally quit a few months later in a televised post-match press conference here in South Africa.
The 20-year-old South African defender was back in Gregg Berhalter's starting eleven after being rested for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to Red Bull New York. But it was his fellow countryman who had the critical impact in winning the penalty that ultimately led to the Men In Red taking the lead.
Veteran midfielder is reportedly at the centre of a brewing transfer battle as his current deal with the Soweto Giants nears its expiration. Despite his status as a key squad member, several Premier Soccer League rivals are said to be monitoring his situation closely ahead of the upcoming window.
The recent outings from the Brazilians have raised serious alarm bells, with performances dipping at a worrying moment for the Masandawana faithful as they head into the highly anticipated CAF Champions League final. A potential triumph would see the Tshwane giants add a second star to their crest, a landmark achievement that would send ripples across the continent and place South African football firmly in the spotlight. Now, former Chippa United coach has entered the debate, delivering a sharp assessment of whether Sundowns truly have the continental pedigree to go all the way and conquer Africa at long last.
The destiny of the Premier Soccer League title is firmly in the Sea Robbers’ hands, and club legend Happy Jele has urged the current squad to seize the moment. With Mamelodi Sundowns having played their last league game, which ended in disappointment, the former skipper has challenged the Buccaneers to keep their nerve and go all the way to end their decade-long wait for league glory.
Former South Africa international has delivered a scathing review of Masandawana’s performance following their dramatic defeat on Tuesday. The result has left the Brazilians’ league title aspirations in tatters as they handed the initiative to the Soweto giants.
The Portuguese mentor is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the defender's fitness, fueling further speculation over his availability. The centre-back has been at the centre of a swirling injury mystery following conflicting reports on the severity of the shoulder blow he suffered against Kaizer Chiefs. Despite the noise, the head coach opted for a cryptic approach, refusing to offer a definitive update on his recovery timeline.
The Buccaneers plans for a historic title celebration have been thrown into uncertainty following the news that their final match of the season will no longer take place at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. The Buccaneers were hoping to secure the Betway Premiership crown at the iconic Rustenburg venue, but renovation work has forced a late change of plans.
Former Buccaneers midfielder Hleza Mofedi has declared that the Betway Premiership title race is effectively over following a pivotal set of results that leave the Soweto club needing just three points from two remaining matches to be crowned champions.
It was another goal fest as The Brazilians saw themselves on the wrong end of a five goal thriller to see their title hopes almost extinguished. Now, with just a three point lead and Orlando Pirates with two games in hand and a superior goal difference, the perennial PSL champions look set to lose out on the domestic title for the first time in eight years.
Junior Khanye has heaped praise on interim co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze for transforming the club's fortunes this season. The Amakhosi legend believes the duo has delivered a significantly better campaign than their predecessor, Nasreddine Nabi, after securing a top-three finish.
The Bloemfontein-based side’s breakout star has officially ignited, with South Africa’s biggest clubs reportedly circling the young winger. After a string of impressive performances, the 20-year-old has found himself at the centre of a high-stakes transfer battle involving the Soweto giants.
The battle for former Royal AM star is heating up as Soweto giants prepare to go head-to-head for the highly-rated midfielder's signature. With the June transfer window on the horizon, the midfield standout has emerged as a high-priority target for both clubs as they look to overhaul their squads for the new campaign.
Former Sea Robbers defender Abednego Netshiozwi is confident that the club’s recent success at youth level will provide the spark needed for the senior team to clinch the Betway Premiership. The Buccaneers' reserve side made history by securing their first DStv Diski Challenge title, setting a high bar for the first team to follow.
The former Masandawana left-footer has launched a scathing attack on the PSL’s fixture scheduling, claiming the club's unprecedented domestic success has bred resentment. With the Brazilians facing a congested run-in while balancing a CAF Champions League final, Papi Mbele believes the current calendar is actively working against South Africa’s premier continental representatives.
The South African Football Association has finally taken a definitive step toward modernising officiating in the domestic game. After years of debate and controversial refereeing decisions dominating the headlines, the governing body has green-lit the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee system for the 2026-27 campaign.
The goal poacher’s time with the Soweto giants appears to be coming to an end, but a massive career move could be on the horizon for the prolific striker. Libyan giants led by a South African mastermind have emerged as the frontrunners to secure his signature.
The Buccaneers coach took a swipe at the critics who prematurely wrote off his side’s chances in the PSL title race by insisting his squad never wavered despite the widespread assumption that Masadawana would cruise to another triumph. Afterwards, fans took to social media to analyse his comments with varying degrees of sympathy...
The former Orlando Pirates striker has finally addressed the growing speculation linking him with the national team head coach position once Hugo Broos departs. The South African legend admitted that the current squad possesses the talent necessary to achieve something special on the international stage.
The Buccaneers mentor has praised the 28-year-old star, insisting the playmaker has finally cracked the code of his high-intensity system. The midfielder, affectionately known to the Ghost as 'Tito', has shaken off a sluggish start to the campaign to emerge as a key part of the Buccaneers' late charge for silverware.
The South African coach has finally addressed the long-standing rumours surrounding Durban City FC chairman and his alleged tendency to interfere with tactical decisions. The former Maritzburg United boss, who is now making waves in Morocco with Raja Casablanca, has provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of South Africa's most prominent football administrators.
The Sea Robbers coach has taken a swipe at the critics who prematurely wrote off his side’s chances in the PSL title race. With the trophy now firmly within reach, the Buccaneers boss insists that his squad never wavered despite the widespread assumption that Masadawana would cruise to another triumph.
The Buccaneers head coach has lavished praise on his number one, and the defence he marshals, after the shot-stopper etched his name into the South African history books. Following a commanding performance against Magesi FC, the 29-year-old has officially surpassed the previous clean sheet record for a single league season.