South African football legend has launched a scathing assessment of the current crop of strikers in the Premier Soccer League, suggesting a lack of dedication is behind the dwindling number of hat-tricks. Despite Relebohile Mofokeng’s recent heroics, Ndlanya believes the modern forward is falling short of the standards set during his own prolific era.
For long, Bucs and Masandawana have formed the backbone of the national team. Going into the World Cup finals, the same is expected to happen given the competitive levels of both teams. Now, Broos wants to see that change, and he wants other clubs to step up.
The current AIK Fotboll manager did extremely well during his time with the Buccaneers before opting against extending his stay with the Soweto giants. The Spaniard chose another challenge in Egypt with heavyweights Al Ahly, but things didn't go as anticipated. He is currently in Sweden where he is helping one of the most successful teams in the country.
South Africa’s attack has become a growing concern ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their forwards struggling to find form at club level. Of those players, the Burnley forward has been attracting more attention.
The Glamour Boys will be in the market to bring on board quality players to help them chase top honours in the 2026/27 campaign. However, they might not find it easy to land an experienced South Africa star who has been linked with the Buccaneers and the Brazilians as well.
Mshishi was part of the South Africa squad that played Panama on Friday in an international friendly staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. It was a massive return for the 36-year-old, who is hoping to make the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The players’ quest to secure places at the global football tournament continues, but the coach says he has already made up his mind about the bulk of the squad he intends to select. He insisted that even if some players deliver below expectations against Panama on Tuesday, they would still form part of his final selection.
South Africa return to action for a second match in four days, hosting the Central Americans in an international friendly match at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. After the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium last Friday, at stake is victory, a morale-boosting result as they both gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
There have been questions about the future of the South American who had two successful seasons in the Premier Soccer League with Masandawana before his controversial exit. The versatile attacker's future is not guaranteed since he has just a couple of months before his current deal with Spanish lower-league outfit Cultural Leonesa.
The Burnley star led Bafana Bafana's attacking line against Panama on Friday but failed to deliver. He was one of the players who were highly criticised, especially because of the chances he wasted. After the friendly encounter, doubts arise whether the 25-year-old striker is capable of delivering for Mzansi in the World Cup.
The Soweto giants have been missing an effective player to help the team in tight matches that need individual brilliance. However, that can be solved if the Glamour Boys can secure a high-profile signing of an experienced player who has already delivered in Mzansi when he was playing for the Brazilians two seasons ago.
Although the Sea Robbers have been in fine form, they went down to their local traditional rivals in a tightly fought encounter. The defeat is a blow to the Buccaneers, who were keen to win and widen the gap between them and Mamelodi Sundowns. By winning the game, the Glamour Boys have ensured their dominance in this fixture continues.
The World Cup fever is rising every day even though the actual action will start in three months' time. Every team always has star players, and in the South African case, President Yama 2000 is one of them. The Bucs star is relatively young, but expectations on him are always high, as many expect him to carry the team.
Hugo Broos has always trusted the Masandawana keeper as his first choice even when he has other viable options. Going into the global showpiece, the Belgian is not expected to tinker with his goalkeeping department. However, those he will pick to deputise the Downs skipper is expected to be a hot topic in the debates.
Debate is already raging about who will succeed Lucas Ribeiro Costa as the Premier Soccer League’s best player. With the 2025/26 season approaching its conclusion, the league’s top performers are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Their decisive contributions in the final stretch could ultimately determine who claims the honour.
Premier Soccer League action is currently on a pause due to the FIFA international break. The Buccaneers went into the break in high spirits after hammering TS Galaxy with half a dozen goals just before the stoppage. That emphatic victory is expected to give the Buccaneers renewed momentum when domestic football resumes.
The Moroccan has sometimes never hidden his disappointment when he fumes during post-match interviews after his players miss clear-cut chances. This has happened even in matches where the Buccaneers go on to win by a comfortable margin. Yet despite his frustration, the Soweto giants remain the highest-scoring side in the Premier Soccer League.
When the Belgian omitted the Bucs star ahead of the Panama friendlies, the move raised eyebrows. Chaine has been Bafana's second-choice keeper, but his place in the national team is now debatable. Broos's decision was shocking, as it came at a time when the goalkeeper was doing relatively well at club level.
The Buccaneer was part of the squad that represented the country in the Africa Cup of Nations, although he did not play. He was also included in the preliminary team that was named before Hugo Broos trimmed it to 23 players ahead of the Panama friendlies. His omission has raised questions on whether the coach has lost trust in him and if he will be considered for a place in the World Cup line-up.
The football lovers in the country have been waiting for the fixture that was initially scheduled a month ago, but the organisers have opted to postpone it. The supporters will definitely be disappointed, the same as the players continue to wait for D-Day.
The Sea Robbers have made remarkable improvements in the last couple of years in their bid to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns, especially in the Premier Soccer League. The Spaniard tactician Jose Riveiro, alongside his technical team, finished second in three consecutive campaigns. Abdeslam Ouaddou has continued from where his predecessor left off.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns star appeared to be on the rise after joining the Buccaneers before the start of this season. He even earned a place in the national team squad for the 2025 AFCON tournament. However, limited game time at the club level has seen him fall out of the national team picture, denting his chances of featuring at the global tournament in North America.
The Khayelitsa-born defender has opened up on how he has adapted his leadership style while navigating a lengthy spell out. The central defender has been out of action since the beginning of the 2025/26 league campaign following a traumatic road traffic accident that sent him back on the sidelines after also struggling for fitness last season.
The legendary goalkeeper has taken a serious look at the current goalkeeping situation in South Africa, raising concerns about the overall level. While his verdict might be discouraging, he has proposed possible solutions that he believes could help improve the situation. However, his assessment and suggestions are likely to spark debate among fans and experts alike.
Following an unconvincing outing at the 2025 AFCON finals, South Africa is back in action. They host Panama in an international friendly match at Moses Mbahida Stadium on Friday as both teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
There has been a massive debate about the 21-year-old who has been playing either wide or centrally. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, questions have been asked about the best role for 'President ya ma 2k' as he is commonly referred to, since he can create and finish as his overall stats show.
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