Although eyes are firmly on the Premier Soccer League title race between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, there are other stakes to be fought for by other teams across the table. Kaizer Chiefs are eyeing a top-three finish that will hand them a CAF Confederation Cup ticket as other teams battle for top-eight finishes.
The Rockets fired Adnan Beganovic last week as the team is edging closer to a major Cup final against Durban City. A former Amakhosi star takes charge, but on an interim basis, which is his first time being head coach of a Premier Soccer League.
Former top-flight head coach has broken his silence following his sudden departure from the club, admitting that being denied the chance to lead his team into a cup final is a bitter pill to swallow. The 43-year-old tactician was relieved of his duties by the chairman this week, ending a nearly two-year tenure just as the club reaches the business end of the season.
The Rockets have made key changes to their technical team just over a week before their Nedbank Cup final clash against Durban City. The development comes at a crucial moment, when the team aims to fine-tune preparations ahead of the high-stakes encounter. The newly appointed man in charge now has a golden opportunity to secure Cup glory early in his coaching career.
The South African football icon has shared his thoughts on the intense battle for the Betway Premiership title as The Buccaneers and The Brazilians go head-to-head. With the season reaching its final stages, the legendary figure has weighed the prospects of his former club against the dominant force from Pretoria.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League hurtles toward a nail-biting finale, the race for the best possible finish and survival is reaching a boiling point. Dikwena tša Meetse delivered a statement performance, blowing City away to ease the heat on their top-flight status. Meanwhile, the Rockets’ slump rolls on with wins hard to come by, while the Natal Rich Boys keep knocking on the door, determined to muscle their way into the top-eight conversation.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season races toward a tense finale, the battle for the best position and survival is hitting a fever pitch. The Rockets’ struggles continue as wins prove elusive, while the Natal Rich Boys keep pushing to force their way into the top-eight conversation. At the other end, concern is growing for Magesi and the Mswenko Boys as the pressure at the bottom intensifies.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League hurtles toward a nail-biting finale, the race for the best possible finish and survival is reaching a boiling point. Dikwena tša Meetse delivered a statement performance, blowing City away to ease the heat on their top-flight status. Meanwhile, the Rockets’ slump rolls on with wins hard to come by, while the Natal Rich Boys keep knocking on the door, determined to muscle their way into the top-eight conversation.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season hurtles toward its dramatic finale, the battle lines are sharply drawn across the table. Stellies' victory on Friday night did little to shift the standings, as Gavin Hunt’s charges remain level on points with Golden Arrows, who stay ahead on goal difference. The race to muscle into the coveted top eight is reaching a boiling point, while down in the trenches, sides like Marumo Gallants, Orbit College, and Magesi FC remain locked in a gritty scrap to dodge the drop.
The Glamour Boys are in impressive form after initially losing four games in a row. Now, they have their eyes set on the CAF Confederation Cup slot as their Premier Soccer League title dream faded. Given that Amakhosi are set to end the season trophyless, getting a ticket to the continental inter-club competition is the only reward they can give their fans.
The battle at the bottom remains unpredictable as the Mswenko Boys settled for a point in Bloemfontein. Meanwhile, Rise and Shine salvaged a late point against Chilli Boys, and Babina Noko’s Limpopo derby win reignited hopes of a strong finish following a winless run. Arrows also bounced back to collect all three points, as Usuthu were once again stalled in their push for CAF qualification.
The Sea Robbers sent a strong signal that they are serious about winning the title. The Soweto outfit now enjoys a sizeable margin against their rivals at the time the race is at its highest speed. Meanwhile, Siwelele managed to hold defending champions Amakhosi, but the result rules them out of title contention.
The Glamour Boys kept their winning run rolling as they hosted the Rockets in their Premier Soccer League showdown, pushing to finish the 2025/26 season strongly. With CAF Confederation Cup ambitions in sight, the door has now swung open for an even better finish, as Wandile Dube and co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef hinted, and this hot streak could prove key in turning what once seemed unlikely into reality.
Hugo Broos appears spoilt for choice in the goalkeeping department, with South Africa now seemingly boasting depth between the posts. The Belgian now faces a tough call in selecting his number one for the global football tournament.
GOAL brings you the details for Amakhosi's hosting of the Rockets at FNB Stadium on Sunday. The Soweto giants will be out to maintain the momentum of a three-match winning streak in their bid to play continental football next season. They will be up against visitors who have been struggling for consistency.
Rise and Shine salvaged a late point against Chilli Boys after a penalty drama, while Babina Noko’s Limpopo derby win reignited hopes of a strong finish following a winless run. Arrows bounced back to secure all three points, as Usuthu were once again stalled in their push for CAF spot qualification, with the battle between Gallants and Orbit still wide open in the relegation zone.
Polokwane salvaged a late point against Chippa after a penalty drama, while Babina Noko’s Limpopo derby win reignited hopes of a strong finish following a winless run. Arrows bounced back to secure all three points, as Usuthu were once again stalled in their push for CAF spot qualification, with the battle between Gallants and Orbit still wide open in the relegation zone.
The Guinea-Bissau-born star is one of the forwards who was brought on board to sharpen the striking department. The strikers have been blamed a lot for lack of goals, and Silva and his teammates upfront are under pressure to prove that indeed they can deliver. Opinion about his ability to give Chiefs goals is divided, with some giving him the benefit of the doubt and others having outrightly written him off.
Babina Noko’s Limpopo derby win has reignited hopes of a strong finish to the season. Arrows also bounced back, securing all three points against City. Usuthu were once again stalled in their push for CAF Confederation Cup qualification, while the Chilli Boys continue to fight clear of the relegation scrap. The battle between Gallants and Orbit remains wide open.
The 33-year-old has been on Amakhosi’s books for the past three seasons. However, his contribution to the Soweto giants has always been under stern scrutiny since he arrived at Naturena. Questions continue to be raised about whether he has done enough to stay at the club beyond this season.
Despite his controversial exit, it is undeniable that the Brazilian attacking midfielder left an indelible mark in the Premier Soccer League. The 2024/25 Player of the Season and the Golden Boot winner was a key figure as Masandawana went on to defend the league for the eighth time in a row. However, his exit drew a lot of attention as he forced his way out while Downs wanted to keep him longer.
As Amakhosi's winning run continues, the supporters surely have something to celebrate. The three-match winning run follows a poor string where the Glamour Boys lost four games in a row. With the season heading towards the end, the Soweto giants are setting their eyes on a position that will give them a continental ticket.
The Soweto giants' midfielder has set his eyes on a scoring breakthrough as he settles into life at Naturena. The former Port Vale man says he is now focused on adding end product to his strong technical performances, with confidence growing that the goals will soon follow.
The 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season is into its final stretch, where teams in South Africa are working hard to realise their objectives set at the beginning of the campaign. Despite failing to get it right, as the supporters anticipated, the Glamour Boys are still expecting to qualify for continental inter-club competitions, but they have been told it will not be a walk in the park, despite having an advantage.
Clubs have in the past suffered for failing to honour agreements with either the technical staff or a member of the playing unit. Another South African top-tier outfit is in black books with the world football governing body for not settling the dues of their former coach, who left a couple of months ago.
There have been questions about the goalkeeping department at the Glamour Boys for several years now, with current shot stoppers failing to deliver consistently. A section of the club's supporters feels the second-choice custodian should be let go, especially after conceding what was a seemingly easy goal in the 3-1 win over Orbit College.
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