South African football legend Vuyo Mere has picked out three Premier Soccer League stars who are catching the eye ahead of the next national team camp. With the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea approaching, the former defender has highlighted the players he believes are showing the qualities needed at the international level under the newly appointed head coach.
The Amakhosi prospect is determined to use the international stage as a springboard for his professional breakthrough at the Soweto giants. Having been named in the Amajita squad, the talented midfielder is looking to follow the blueprint set by recent academy graduates who successfully transitioned to the senior ranks.
Amakhosi are facing a major selection dilemma in goal after their captain’s latest high-profile error cost the Glamour Boys valuable points against Polokwane City. The veteran shot-stopper is under heavy fire from former players and fans alike as the Soweto giants struggle for consistency between the sticks.
Former Amakhosi boss Muhsin Ertugral has leaped to the defence of the under-fire goalkeeper following a string of high-profile errors in the Premier Soccer League. Despite mounting pressure on the Soweto giants’ technical team to make a change between the sticks, the veteran tactician insists that stability is key for the Glamour Boys.
Columnist Lerato Mkhondo takes on officiating standards in South African domestic competitions. After weeks of acrimony and controversy in the 2026/27 season, she argues there is only one cure to the problem until VAR is finally implemented. Let the referees explain themselves.
Abdeslam Ouaddou's comments on showboating have stirred up a hornets' nest of opinions amongst former players, pundits and fans. While most approve the coach's message in pursuit of trophies, many are happy for their entertainment to be delivered by any means possible.
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