Official: Mokwena Lands Top Coaching Job At CAFCL Winners

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South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has been appointed as the new head coach of Egyptian giants Pyramids FC who parted ways with Krunoslav Jurčić on Friday evening. Mokwena was most recently at the helm of Libyan outfit Al Ittihad SC, but widespread media reports have suggested that he parted ways with the club barely just four months after joining the side, opting to part ways with the club to seek a new challenge. Since his arrival at Ittihad in March this year, Mokwena has not had the best of runs after his unceremonious exit from Algerian outfit MC Alger. He

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Mngqithi On Yanga Move & Barker Competition

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Newly appointed Young Africans SC coach Manqoba Mngqithi has opened up about his move to Tanzania and the prospect of facing fellow South African coach Steve Barker when his side takes on Simba SC in the Kariakoo Derby. Mngqithi parted ways with Arrows at the end of the 2025/26 season after guiding the club to a sixth-place finish in the Betway Premiership. He said Young Africans had been pursuing his services for a long time, and he felt it was the right time to make the move. “For me, it’s an opportunity that one would always wish to grab with

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Chiefs Ladies Leave It Late To Shock UJ

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Kaizer Chiefs Ladies netted an 86th minute winner to shock University of Johannesburg 1-0 at UJ Auckland Park on Wednesday evening. Amakhosazana made it four wins in a row as they further surge up the league standings in the Gauteng Sasol Women’s Provincial League to further boost their title ambitions. The Sasol debutants came into this tie following a thrashing 4-0 win over Young Achievers United Ladies last weekend. In their previous clash, the Glamour Girls saw off FC Raycon 2-0 away at Esiqongweni Grounds on Sunday afternoon having hammered Hallelujah Zebra Force Soccer Team 5-3 at Naturena Village. Against

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Pupuma On Facing Pirates In Betway Prem Opener

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Milford FC head coach Dr Xanti Pupuma is embracing the challenge of facing Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates in their first game in the elite league. According to a tentative fixture circulating in the media, The Stallions will travel to the Amstel Arena in Orlando for their opening match of the 2026/27 term. The KwaZulu-Natal outfit gained promotion to the top division through the promotion playoffs where they finished ahead of Magesi FC and Cape Town City in a mini league in June. Pupuma admitted that his side is an underdog however hopes that more than anything his charges are

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Official: Tinkler Unveiled At Two-Time CAF CL Winners

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South African tactician Eric Tinkler has been appointed as the new head coach of two-time CAF Champions League winners Asante Kotoko in Ghana. The former Sekhukhune United and CT City mentor links up with former Ajax Cape Town Stanley Menzo who is Technical Director at the Ghanaian giants. Tinkler, 55, was last in charge of Babina Noko but was dismissed in April following a drop in performances in the second half of the season. Kotoko made the announcement on Friday afternoon. Sekhukhune were Tinkler’s sixth club in South Africa after he started at Pirates, before moving to Cape Town City,

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Chiefs Release Toyota Cup Curtain Raiser Details

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Kaizer Chiefs Legends will take on Jozi Masters on Sunday, 26 July 2026, in the Toyota Cup curtain raiser, the club has announced. The tie will get underway at 12:00 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Amakhosi take on Zimbabwean Castle Premier League champions Scottland FC at the revamped Royal Bafokeng Sports Complex on Sunday, 26 July. The Glamour Boys recently made their return to pre-season after a contrasting 2025/26 season where they finished the term without silverware though they qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third in the Betway Premiership standings as well as the MTN8 competition next

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Casric Secures Pirates Midfielder

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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars reached an agreement with Orlando Pirates for midfielder Lungelo Dondolo. Ndodolo spent the last six months of last season at Midlands Wanderers on a short-term loan from Pirates. The 22-year-old had a good season with Wanderers and played a crucial role in them retaining their status in their first season in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Ndodolo is coming through from Pirates’ development and was promoted in November last year before completing his short-term loan move. This publication has established that Casric reached an agreement with Pirates for a season-long loan move for the 2026/27

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Official: Buthelezi Joins New Club After Pirates Exit

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Sekhukhune United have announced the signing of goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi on a permanent transfer after his exit from Orlando Pirates. This publication reported earlier this week that the 28-year-old shot-stopper had been snapped up by Babina Noko on a free transfer. The Betway Premiership outfit made the announcement on Friday afternoon. “Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi on a permanent transfer. “The experienced shot-stopper joins Babina Noko having been part of the team that accomplished trophy-winning campaigns. “He brings with him quality, experience and a winning mentality to the squad. “Melusi is

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Ellis Names Final WAFCON 26-Woman Squad

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her final 26-woman squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations set to get underway later this month. Last week Monday, Ellis had announced her 31-player preliminary squad with five players now omitted for the continental showpiece in Morocco. Banyana’s main target for the tournament is to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which requires them to reach the semi-finals. Ellis’ side have been drawn in Group B alongside Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania, kicking off their tournament against the latter on 27 July. Banyana won the

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