The South African legend has identified the three players he believes should replace the talented centre-back if he fails to recover in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the former Kaizer Chiefs defender struggling for fitness following a series of injury setbacks in Romania, North America might come too soon for the 28-year-old.
The highly-rated winger has finally pulled back the curtain on one of the most pivotal moments of his career, revealing how he narrowly avoided a move to the Sea Robbers. The Zimbabwean magician remains one of the most decorated figures in South African football history, but his path to legendary status could have looked very different had he followed his former club's instructions.
The ex-Usuthu staffer has lifted the lid on the dramatic transfer saga that saw the South Africa international slip through the club's fingers. Despite having a contract drafted and ready for the defender, the Durban-based side were left stunned when the Sea Robbers swooped in at the eleventh hour to secure the youngster.
The former Masandawana head coach has welcomed the intense title race currently unfolding in the Premier Soccer League, insisting that the neck-and-neck battle between the Brazilians and Buccaneers is exactly what South African football needs. The three-time CAF Champions League winner believes the unpredictability of the current campaign has breathed new life into the domestic game as the season reaches its climax.
The defender has issued a defiant message to title rivals, the Buccaneers, insisting that the reigning champions are not ready to relinquish their crown just yet. Despite a tough draw against Amakhosi that dented their momentum, the Zimbabwean international believes the Brazilians' vast experience will see them through in the season's final stretch.
The Sea Robbers former skipper Lucky Lekgwathi is adamant the team have finally found the momentum required to topple the Brazilians' long-standing rule over South African football. Following a massive week of results in the Betway Premiership, the legendary defender believes the trophy race is no longer a foregone conclusion but a battle that will go down to the absolute wire.
The pressure has intensified for the Tshwane giants in an increasingly fierce title race with Orlando Pirates. Despite trailing Masandawana by three points, their rivals hold a significant advantage with a game in hand and a superior goal difference, throwing the battle for Premier Soccer League supremacy wide open. With the run-in now reaching boiling point, every remaining fixture could prove decisive for both sides, and the Portuguese coach has now shifted his focus toward grinding out maximum points and letting the title race unfold on the final day.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Jomo Cosmos midfielder has sensationally claimed that the referee failed to issue red cards during the blockbuster clash between the Brazilians and Amakhosi. The shock 1-1 outcome at Loftus Versfeld has been dominated by conversations regarding the officiating after a series of heavy challenges left multiple players with serious injuries.
The Betway Premiership title race has taken a dramatic turn after the Brazilians dropped two points against the Sea Robbers on Wednesday. The former Amakhosi coach believes the tide has now swung strongly in favour of an in-form Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side.
Amakhosi's hopes of a back-door entry into the premier continental competition have been dashed following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hit the brakes on its proposed tournament expansion. The Soweto giants were set to be the primary beneficiaries of a plan to increase continental representation for Africa's top-ranked leagues, but logistical hurdles have now forced a major rethink.
South African football has a new crown jewel, and the buzz surrounding the young sensation is reaching a fever pitch. At just 17 years old, the Kimberley-born playmaker is already being tipped for a future at Europe’s elite clubs, with his coach setting the bar as high as the Parc des Princes.
The Soweto giants coach has officially thrown down the gauntlet to the Belgian mentor regarding the international future of the experienced goalkeeper. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Bucs shot-stopper has become the subject of intense debate following his consistent exclusion from the national setup.
The Moroccan mentor has praised the special impact of the 24-year-old after the winger dominated the PSL monthly awards for April. While the Bafana Bafana star has rightfully taken the headlines, his coach was quick to point out that individual brilliance is merely a byproduct of the team's growing cohesion.
The Sea Robbers kept the pressure on Masandawana with a clinical victory over Stellies, but the Bafana Bafana international is refusing to get carried away. The former Polokwane City FC winger has delivered a remarkably calm assessment of the title race as the season reaches its boiling point.
Ex-Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star has had his say on an electrifying PSL title race, and he’s backing the Brazilians to add more silverware to their crowded trophy cabinet. While the revitalised Buccaneers are currently breathing down their necks, the three-time league winner is adamant that the Chloorkop outfit’s championship DNA will be the deciding factor in holding off the Sea Robbers.
The centre-back's move from the Soweto giants to the USA may have divided opinion in the coaching dugout, but there is no debating the financial windfall the young defender has secured. The South Africa international has traded the PSL for Major League Soccer in a deal that has catapulted him into a different stratosphere of wealth.
The Sea Robbers have officially fired a warning shot across the Premier Soccer League. After a ruthless, clinical display on the road in the Western Cape, the Buccaneers are now breathing down the necks of league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, primed and ready to ignite a blockbuster finale to the 2025/26 title race.
The Bucs coach has dialled up the PSL title race, likening the Sea Robbers’ clash with the Tshwane giants to the Manchester City-Arsenal tug-of-war. Fresh off a statement win over Stellenbosch, the Buccaneers are within striking distance and ready to go toe-to-toe after years of Masandawana dominance.
Former Premier Soccer League and FIFA-accredited referee Victor Hlungwani has officially escalated concerns regarding the use of 'muti' to the highest rule-making body in world football. The veteran official has approached the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to seek clarity and potential legislative changes following a chaotic preamble to the recent Soweto Derby.
The Buccaneers tactician has hailed his squad after a successful trip to Athlone, committing to fight for the Betway Premiership title all the way through to the finish. The visitors claimed a 2-0 win over Stellies on Tuesday night, ramping up the pressure at the top of the table.
The Soweto giants locked horns with Stellies at the sold-out Athlone Stadium, desperate for three points to keep their title aspirations alive. The Ghosts are in a heated title race with Masandawana, who are chasing a record ninth league title in a row, while The Ghost are gunning for the title to end their decade-long league drought. On the other hand, the Winelands outfit is on a hunt to finish in the Top Eight after a poor start to the 2025/26 season.
Masandawana star Grant Kekana has fired a warning shot at the Soweto giants, insisting the Brazilians are back to their ruthless best ahead of Wednesday’s heavyweight PSL showdown. With the title race heating up, the veteran defender says the reigning champions have rediscovered their swagger and are primed to halt Amakhosi’s mini-revival in its tracks at Loftus Versfeld.
Usuthu boss has broken his silence regarding the intensifying rumours linking him with the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA). The prominent businessman confirmed he has been tipped to take over the reins at Nasrec but insisted his immediate focus remains in Durban.
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.
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.
After an impressive month it was no surprise that the Bucs winger grabbed both prizes, which he would have deserved just for his cracker of a goal against AmaZulu. The Sundowns coach retained his title off the back of three wins and two draws as his side hit the summit of the league table at exactly the right time.
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