The bid to succeed Kaizer Chiefs as champions of this season’s top knockout competition will be contested between the Rockets and the Citizens. This follows the conclusion of the tournament’s last-four stage, which has now set up a decisive showdown. With the semi-finals settled, the stage is now firmly set for one of the two sides to be crowned the new Ke Yona champions.
The former Amakhosi goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, has sounded the alarm, calling on South African football to double down on specialist striker coaching to fix the country’s finishing drought. The iconic shot-stopper has firmly backed Majoro, who has stepped up by launching a focused academy aimed at turning blunt attacking play into a clinical edge.
The KwaZulu-Natal outfit remains on course to win their first major trophy after reaching the final of South Africa's biggest knockout competition. They now wait for the winner between TS Galaxy and Milford FC, who clash in another semi-final match.
The Glamour Boys have been told they are sitting on a coaching goldmine as praise pours in for one of the club's most influential figures. Following a remarkable tactical display in the DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby, the Amakhosi youth setup continues to draw major attention for its ability to produce both results and talent.
The Amakhosi co-coach spent the international break on duty with his native country, where he is a technical advisor to their senior national team. They beat Chad home and away to seal an 8-0 aggregate win in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers preliminary round. That earned the tactician some plaudits.
The Rockets have experienced a season of sharp contrasts, swinging between impressive highs and disappointing lows. From stunningly knocking the Brazilians out of the top domestic competition to suffering a humiliating Premier Soccer League defeat at the hands of the Buccaneers, their campaign has been anything but predictable. As a result, opponents often struggle to know what version of the Rockets they will face.
The respected football stakeholder in South Africa insists that some club owners are so much into their teams that they want to dictate some critical aspects. The tactician argues that a section of coaches have no free hand in determining who should be fielded because the managements have their interest.
The Amakhosi coach spent some time away from Naturena amid mounting pressure on him and his co-coach despite the Soweto giants securing two victories just before the FIFA international break. He is expected to return refreshed and relieved, armed with fresh ideas to build on that momentum.
Amakhosi legend has identified the man he believes can restore the glory days to Naturena, throwing his weight behind former Tshwane giants coach Manqoba Mngqithi. With the Soweto outfit currently under the guidance of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben-Youssef, pressure is mounting for a specialist appointment to steady the ship.
Chiefs have officially signalled a new era at Naturena, a move that fans hope will mark a turning point for the club's fortunes. After years of deliberation and strategic planning, the Soweto giants have finally stepped into the women’s football arena, acquiring their status in the Gauteng Sasol League for the 2026 campaign.
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.
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 FIFA international break provided a chance for players to represent their respective nations, especially in friendly outings and competitive fixtures. The two weeks are also a blessing in disguise to the injured players, as well as those who are working to improve their fitness levels.
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.
The futures of the two tacticians remain a matter of speculation, especially with Amakhosi struggling. After failing to defend the Nedbank Cup and getting eliminated from the Carling Knockout and the CAF Confederation Cup, the coach's future hangs in the balance. Already, some big names have been linked with the Soweto giants, and only time will tell if any will be appointed in the end.
The Brazilian attacker left Mamelodi Sundowns unceremoniously to pursue a move to Spain. However, his stay in Leonesa could prove short-lived as his current club faces the real threat of relegation to the third tier. With the season nearing its end, he may soon be forced to consider another move in search of top-flight football.
While the current focus is on the next friendly against Panama, Bafana's eyes are fixed on the upcoming big assignment. The players will not only be representing the country but will also be carrying the continental aspirations, as they are among the African countries set to play in the global bonanza. That means the 1996 AFCON champions must make their supporters proud by staging an impressive campaign.
The 27-year-old joined Amakhosi on a season-long loan from Algerian side CR Belouizdad. With just two months left before the campaign concludes, uncertainty surrounds his future at Naturena. The Soweto giants hold an option to make the move permanent, but Bafana Bafana international suggests his stay could end when the loan expires.
South African football lovers are eagerly waiting for the biggest fixture in South African football between the Sea Robbers and the Glamour Boys. The Buccaneers have been having a good run in recent top-tier outings, but Amakhosi are determined to stop their rivals from completing a double over them, which might dent hope of playing in the CAF inter-club competition.
The Glamour Boys product has been a workaholic in the Soweto giants' midfield since his promotion to the top-tier a couple of seasons ago. The Bafana Bafana international rarely misses an Amakhosi game, the same as Bucs' star, who has been phenomenal for both the club and country. The former has been challenged to emulate the latter, but where is he getting it wrong?
The former Amakhosi tactician has outlined an ambitious vision that could see him wield significant influence in South African sport. Expanding his outlook beyond football, he is exploring a project that aims to impact several sporting codes. However, turning that vision into reality may require substantial financial backing and strong investment.
The Soweto giants have struggled up front this season, with their attacking problems evident even in matches they have managed to win. Despite collecting points, their finishing and overall cutting edge in the final third have often been questioned. However, one forward has caught the eye of the coach, who has waxed lyrical about his qualities and impact.
The Premier Soccer League clubs strengthened in the short January transfer window in their bid to realise their set objectives. While some players have settled and delivered for their respective teams, others have struggled to make an impact at their clubs.
The Glamour Boys need to have their key players available as they push for representation in the continental competition in the 2026/27 campaign. The Soweto giants have a massive chance to finish third in the Premier Soccer League race. Amakhosi are currently fourth with 36 points, one less than AmaZulu, who are above them, having played two more games.
The Sea Robbers have been consistent for the most part of the season domestically, where they have already won the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout. They are now chasing the South African top-flight crown a couple of months after a heartbreaking elimination from the Nedbank Cup by surprise package Casric Stars.
The Glamour Boys have seemingly rediscovered their form, having registered back-to-back victories in the Premier Soccer League after losing three in a row prior. The Soweto giants are desperate to end the ongoing campaign in the top three positions to qualify for international assignments in the forthcoming edition.
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