The Brazilians chairman has sent a defiant message to the rest of the Betway Premiership after seeing his side’s domestic dominance come to an end. Despite a historic CAF Champions League triumph, the Masandawana chief admitted the pain of losing the league title to Orlando Pirates while vowing a ferocious response in the 2026/27 campaign.
The Masandawana senior coach has delivered a candid post-mortem on the club's rollercoaster 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season, pinpointing exactly where things went wrong. Despite the ultimate high of continental glory, the Brazilians endured a rare and painful trophyless run on the domestic front that left fans demanding answers.
The former TS Galaxy centre-back has broken his silence on a grueling campaign at Amakhosi, admitting that the season pushed him to his absolute limits both on and off the field. The defender, who arrived at Naturena with high expectations, found himself battling for relevance in a squad where his position was no longer guaranteed.
Kaizer Chiefs legend has broken his silence after being officially confirmed as the permanent head coach of the Rockets. Despite earlier indications that the club would seek a high-profile replacement with specific European qualifications, the chairman has performed a dramatic U-turn to back the local star.
The Rockets chairman has officially confirmed that Bafana Bafana legend will remain at the helm of the first team for the upcoming Premier Soccer League campaign, as the club looks to steady the ship and build consistency moving forward. The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman was initially handed the reins following a difficult spell that led to the departure of Adnan Beganovic, with the Mpumalanga-based side battling to distance themselves from the relegation scrap. Now entrusted with a full campaign in charge, he is expected to guide the Nedbank Cup finalists as they aim to re-establish themselves as a competitive force in the top flight.
The Rockets chairman Tim Sukazi has opened up on the strategic decisions made by the club to ensure the defender secured a place in Hugo Broos' final Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The boss insists that the player's mid-season move to Mamelodi Sundowns was designed specifically to elevate his profile for the national team.
The 2024/25 PSL Player of the Season and the Golden Boot winner was relegated with Spanish LaLiga 2 side Cultural Leonesa and will not see his short term contract extended, leaving him as a free agent less than a year on from his acrimonious departure from Masandawana.
The last day of league action was short on drama but did provide some goals, a great comeback and an almost, nearly incredible relegation great escape. With the last day done that's it for this season's Betway Premiership. Congratulations to champions Orlando Pirates and all the clubs who met their season objectives.
The future of South African football broadcasting has been handed a major boost following high-level discussions between the top flight league and the French media powerhouse who bought out DSTV. Concerns over the impact the takeover would have on the PSL's lucrative television rights have been widespread after the global broadcaster embarked on aggressive cost-cutting measures.
Former Sea Robbers goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has been forced to eat humble pie after prematurely writing off their title chances. The retired Bafana Bafana shot-stopper conceded that he overestimated The Brazilians' ability to maintain their grip on the Betway Premiership race following a dramatic shift in the standings.
Amakhosi are reportedly putting plans in place to bolster their attacking options ahead of what promises to be a gruelling 2026/27 season. The Soweto giants have identified a new target within the Premier Soccer League as they prepare for a return to continental football.
The Brazilians may be dreaming of adding a second star to their badge, but Eric Ramasike is ready to burst the bubble. In a scathing assessment of the Portuguese tenure, the former Masandawana midfielder has launched a blistering attack on the tactical direction of the club and suggested that the current regime is fundamentally failing to get the best out of Chloorkop’s star-studded arsenal.
Left-back Divine Lunga has insisted that the Brazilians are ready to banish the ghosts of last season's final as they prepare for a monumental continental clash against AS FAR. Despite a recent domestic setback, the Zimbabwean international is adamant that the Pretoria giants are focused on the ultimate prize.
As the league title race enters its thrilling conclusion as Orlando Pirates chase down Mamelodi Sundowns, thoughts turn towards the other trophies and medals available to the players who have excelled this season. And while votes determine most of these accolades in one way or another, the top scorer award is undisputed. You either score the most goals, or you don't.
Joel ‘Fire’ Masilela has launched a blistering attack on the Brazilians’ tactician following the club's shock 3-2 defeat to the Rockets on Tuesday. The former winger dismissed the coach's complaints regarding fixture congestion and accused him of failing to manage the squad effectively during the title run-in.
The Tshwane giants captain has come under fire following a series of shaky performances that have hampered Masandawana's title charge. Former Amakhosi winger has sensationally claimed that the goalkeeper's current slump should put his place in the national team in jeopardy.
Former South Africa international has delivered a scathing review of Masandawana’s performance following their dramatic defeat on Tuesday. The result has left the Brazilians’ league title aspirations in tatters as they handed the initiative to the Soweto giants.
The Portuguese mentor is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the defender's fitness, fueling further speculation over his availability. The centre-back has been at the centre of a swirling injury mystery following conflicting reports on the severity of the shoulder blow he suffered against Kaizer Chiefs. Despite the noise, the head coach opted for a cryptic approach, refusing to offer a definitive update on his recovery timeline.
The Buccaneers plans for a historic title celebration have been thrown into uncertainty following the news that their final match of the season will no longer take place at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. The Buccaneers were hoping to secure the Betway Premiership crown at the iconic Rustenburg venue, but renovation work has forced a late change of plans.
The Brazilians chairman has conceded that the club's unprecedented era of dominance in South African football was always destined to face a significant challenge. Following a shock defeat to TS Galaxy, the defending champions have left the door wide open for the Sea Robbers to snatch the Betway Premiership title.
The Brazilians coach has pointed the finger at a relentless fixture schedule after his side concluded their Betway Premiership season with a disappointing 3-2 defeat against the Rockets. The result leaves the Brazilians' title hopes hanging by a thread, with rivals Orlando Pirates now in pole position to secure the league crown over the coming fortnight.
Former Buccaneers midfielder Hleza Mofedi has declared that the Betway Premiership title race is effectively over following a pivotal set of results that leave the Soweto club needing just three points from two remaining matches to be crowned champions.
The Rockets interim coach hailed his side's tactical discipline after securing a monumental 3-2 victory over the reigning champions. The result marks Parker's first win in the dugout and secures the club's status as a top flight side with a game to spare.
It was another goal fest as The Brazilians saw themselves on the wrong end of a five goal thriller to see their title hopes almost extinguished. Now, with just a three point lead and Orlando Pirates with two games in hand and a superior goal difference, the perennial PSL champions look set to lose out on the domestic title for the first time in eight years.
The former Masandawana defender has added his voice to the growing frustration surrounding the club’s relentless fixture pile-up as the season reaches its boiling point. His comments mirror the concerns of the Tshwane giants' head coach, who is currently balancing a knife-edge title race against Orlando Pirates with a historic continental final.
Denis Onyango has urged the Brazilians’ fans to keep believing as the Betway Premiership title race approaches a thrilling finale. With Masandawana involved in a fierce contest with the Sea Robbers, the experienced goalkeeper is leaning on past triumphs to inspire confidence within the camp.
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