The Glamour Boys were in devastating form as they claimed a huge win against the Mswenko Boys in their Premier Soccer League assignment staged at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. It was a third consecutive victory for the Soweto giants across all competitions after an initial five-match struggle domestically that saw them record no victories.
After being held back by Orlando Pirates through Cemran Dansin's spectacular strike, Masandawana are back in action, looking for a return to winning ways. The Tshwane giants hope to win and keep the top position as Bucs, Chiefs, and Sekhukhune United pile pressure on them. In pursuit of a win, Downs will be without Miguel Reisinho, who is suspended, but Teboho Mokoena is back.
Although Bafana saw their points reduced for fielding the Masandawana star, they fought hard in the remaining qualifiers to seal their place in the 2026 finals. The South African Sports Minister has acknowledged there was a blunder but has defended the team manager, saying he has taken responsibility. McKenzie has also revealed the amount of bonuses Bafana players will get for the AFCON and World Cup finals.
The 38-year-old is set to return to South Africa with the Algerian outfit The People's Club in the CAF inter-club competition after being paired with the Brazilians in Group C. The tactician is confident the North African team can defy the odds and get a positive result despite facing one of the most experienced teams in the competition.
The ex-Wydad Casablanca coach is set for a fiery reunion as he faces his former club, Masandawana, for the first time since taking charge of the Algerian giants. The clash comes as the 38-year-old is eager to prove his credentials on continental soil after failing to win the continent's ultimate club competition with the Brazilians. All eyes will be on how the former Orlando Pirates tactician mentor plots against the very system he helped build.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions are working hard towards winning their second star in the CAF inter-club competition. In the 2024/25 edition, Masandawana reached the final but were unfortunate to fall against Egyptian outfit Pyramids, who had beaten Soweto giants Orlando Pirates in the semi-final.
It has been claimed that some players could be enjoying favourable treatment under the recently elevated coaches at Naturena. Amakhosi are also said to be not ready and are still far behind Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns football-wise.
Orlando Pirates were eliminated from the annual top-tier competition on the continent. However, the Glamour Boys, the Brazilians, and Stellies are set to represent Mzansi in the ongoing CAF inter-club tournaments, hoping to go to the latter stages and probably win the crown despite the anticipated stiff competition from other teams.
After 11 rounds of games, the Premier Soccer League title race is still wide open, with the leading pack yet to separate themselves much from the chasing sides. Just four points are the difference between log leaders Masandawana and fifth-placed AmaZulu, who have played a game fewer than the reigning champions.
The tactician has a large squad at his disposal and is adamant that his selection model is key in integrating all the players. The coach also believes this will also help Bucs navigate a congested calendar as they chase multiple trophies.
Back in Premier Soccer League action, the KwaZulu-Natal outfit aimed to build on their strong cup form as they hosted Gallants in a challenging home fixture at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday evening. With momentum on their side, Arrows looked to keep their winning rhythm alive in front of their home fans.
From his first trials at Amakhosi in 2023, joining the Rockets last season, breaking into the Bafana Bafana squad and now reportedly being a transfer target of the Brazilians, the defender who hails from Sahlumbe in KwaZulu-Natal is on a rapid rise. A big move could be on the cards in the next few transfer windows as he shares his big football ambitions.
The Brazilians' depth faces a stern test amid the absence of key players from the squad due to a number of reasons. They threw away a lead to be held by the Buccaneers in Tshwane on Saturday. Masandawana's Portuguese coach talks about how the absentees affected them.
After a highly contested encounter on Saturday, the Downs tactician has acknowledged Bucs' strength as the title race gathers speed. The Sea Robbers first went down and fought back to share spoils courtesy of a beautifully struck effort by a midfielder who was least expected to start.
The defending league champions were held to a 1–1 draw by the Buccaneers at Loftus Versfeld, bringing their perfect home run to an end. Namibian striker Peter Shalulile opened the scoring, but the Soweto giants hit back through Camren Dansin to snatch a point, leaving the early Premier Soccer League title race finely poised.
The game was destined for a two-all draw before the former Masandawana forward scored to ensure his new club earned a win in a five-goal thriller. After shining in the Premier Soccer League, the star hopes to have a more successful stint in the Spanish second tier after a controversial separation from the Pretoria giants.
The Brazilians will approach one of their most highly anticipated games without a key figure in their squad, as the 28-year-old is set to miss the match after picking up his fourth yellow card.
The caution came in the dying minutes of the Carling Knockout Cup clash against Marumo Gallants, a moment that has forced the coach to rethink his options.
The diminutive midfielder struck twice and combined well with his former Pirates teammate in one of his goals as Bahlabane ba Ntwa romped to a 4-0 victory over the Maroons in a Beer Cup quarter-final match at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. It was a rain-drenched evening as the Cape Winelands side suffered their biggest defeat of the season.
The 21-year-old winger is in his second season playing top-flight league football. After making just one appearance last term, he has improved himself to become an important player for TS Galaxy. For someone who came through the development ranks of AmaZulu and Cape Town City, he is showing that he had a good football education growing up.
The new season launched in early August and clubs are officially or unofficially revealing their new kits with a wave of newly unveiled third kits coming in October.
There is a chance that the Premier Soccer League sides might find themselves in the same group. Unlike last season, the Maroons will seek to advance further after they were eliminated at the semi-final by Tanzania's Simba SC, then under Fadlu Davids.
Abafana Bes'thende have now joined Richards Bay in the semi-finals as the domestic competition heads towards its conclusion. The win is a boost for the ex-Masandawana tactician, who is hopeful of winning at least a title this season.
The 21-year-old is now a full international player after making a decision which initially appeared as if he was taking steps back in his career. But joining the Rockets paid off, and he now faces the bright prospect of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A former Buccaneer played a crucial role in Bahlabane Ba Ntwa's first goal before their new signing struck to help them collect maximum points. After a run of winless runs, Gallants can now breathe a sigh of relief after seeing off their rivals.
The ex-Amakhosi man came out firing a salvo at his former intermediary for the way he handled his matters following his departure from Naturena. That marked an end to a 16-year relationship between the player and his handler. But the coach-turned-player agent has also come out to set the record straight.
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