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Pirates confirm Tito transfer - 'He departs as a league champion'

After the 28-year-old was left out of the Buccaneers squad to face Sekhukhune over the weekend, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou indicated it was not his decision to do so. That set off the rumour mill which quickly figured out Tito was in the midst of a transfer to the Middle East. The Soweto club have now confirmed his departure and destination.

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Maswanganyi called out over 'disrespectful' transfer saga

Buccaneers former star Steve Lekoelea has launched a scathing attack on the playmaker, accusing the midfielder of showing blatant disrespect to the club amid intensifying transfer rumours. The 28-year-old was a notable absentee during the Sea Robbers' recent MTN8 semi-final clash, sparking fears that his time in Soweto is coming to an abrupt end.

Sundowns star backed to rediscover scoring touch

CAF Champions League-winning coach Miguel Cardoso has acknowledged the challenges facing the experienced forward, backing the striker to rediscover his clinical touch despite a difficult start with the Brazilians. The 30-year-old has struggled for regular minutes and goals since arriving, but his coach remains confident that his breakthrough is close.

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Call for patience with Cardoso's Sundowns project

Former Brazilians defender Japie Motale has exhorted the club’s fans to focus on the long-term vision of head coach Miguel Cardoso at Chloorkop and not only see the team’s early results of the new campaign. The Tshwane giants recorded their first defeat of the season on Sunday, in the MTN 8 semi-finals, prompting murmurs from many supporters online.

Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Cardoso blames Santos' form on transfer window chaos

The Masandawana head coach has issued a staunch defence of the Portuguese playmaker following his unconvincing start to the season. The 54-year-old tactician pointed to the ongoing transfer window as a major distraction, suggesting the uncertainty surrounding the market is taking its toll on several members of his star-studded Tshwane squad.

McKenzie accuses SAFA of paying 'the white man more' as Pitso appointment drags on

South Africa's Sports Minister has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the ongoing delay in appointing Pitso Mosimane as the new national team head coach. The minister suggested that racial bias may be influencing the financial negotiations, leaving the nation's footballing future in a state of limbo as the countdown to AFCON qualifying gets closer and closer.

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