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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2025

Cardoso brushes aside 'crying' claims - 'This is our fate'

The Tshwane giants are navigating a gruelling fixture schedule, juggling their league commitments with the MTN8 final and a glamour FIFA Intercontinental Cup encounter. While the Portuguese mentor has voiced his frustration and called for better planning to accommodate the congested schedule, he has now accepted that the fixture list is unlikely to change, leaving the Brazilians to find a way to manage the demands and keep competing on all fronts.

Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso: Allende deserves Midfielder of the Season

The Brazilians tactician has expressed his disbelief regarding the lack of individual recognition for the Chilean star. Despite the 27-year-old’s sustained excellence in the heart of the Tshwane giants’ midfield, the Portuguese manager believes the playmaker has been unfairly overlooked for the league's top honours.

Abdeslam Ouaddou Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou reveals his message to Padime

The Soweto giants' head coach has opened up on the specific instructions he gave to the teenage sensation during his eye-catching cameo against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers advanced to the MTN8 final with a dominant second-leg victory, but it was the late introduction of the young midfielder that truly got the Bucs' faithful off their seats.

Yanela Mbuthuma Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou backs Mbuthuma after Pirates win

The Sea Robbers' mentor has hailed the impact of the embattled forward following his game-changing performance in the MTN8 semi-final. The Buccaneers secured their place in a fifth consecutive final with a dominant display against Sekhukhune United, but it was the redemption of their maligned forward that stole the headlines.

Nuno Santos Mamelodi Sundowns

How title loss could spark Sundowns' revival

The Tshwane giants may have seen their historic dominance of the South African top flight interrupted by Orlando Pirates. Still, Daine Klate believes this setback is exactly what the Brazilians needed. After a relentless run of eight consecutive league titles, the Chloorkop outfit finally relinquished their crown in a dramatic conclusion to the previous campaign.

Yanela Mbuthuma Orlando Pirates

Sebola: Bench Mbuthuma for his own good

The Buccaneers legend Andries Sebola has voiced his support for the decision to sideline the forward, insisting that the striker needs time away from the spotlight to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. The 24-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for the recent 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United as the Soweto giants maintained their lead at the top of the league table.

Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates, December 2025

Makaab reveals Mbule stance on Iraq move

The Bafana Bafana star has taken the Iraqi Premier League by storm following his departure from Bucs, proving that a change of scenery was exactly what the talented midfielder needed. His representative has now shed light on the surprising circumstances that led to the South African star choosing an unconventional path in the Middle East.

Sipho Mbule, Bafana Bafana, December 2025

Mbule finding his spark at Zakho

The ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is undergoing a remarkable transformation in Iraq following his unexpected departure from the Premier Soccer League. The talented playmaker has hit the ground running at his new club, earning rave reviews for his immediate impact in the Middle East.