SA Trio Lorch, Van Wyk & Singh Impress Overseas

, ,

Thembinkosi Lorch, Antonio van Wyk and Luther Singh all delivered standout performances for their respective clubs abroad over the weekend. Lorch grabbed a goal and an assist as Al Ittihad Tripoli cruised to a 4-1 win over Abu Salim in the Libyan Cup, marking Rulani Mokwena’s first official game in charge.  The former Wydad Casablanca star has been in fine form, tallying three goals and two assists in six appearances across all competitions. In Cyprus, Singh was on target as AEL Limassol secured a 3-0 league victory over Omonia Aradippou.  Meanwhile, in Austria, Van Wyk contributed an assist in Ried’s

Read more

Jali On Reason For Rulani Fallout At Sundowns

, ,

Retired former midfield anchor Andile Jali has broken silence on his relationship with tactician Rulani Mokwena during their time at Mamelodi Sundowns. The pair worked together at Chloorkop with Jali arriving in 2018 from Belgian Jupiler Pro outfit KV Oostende and eventually departing for Moroka Swallows in July 2024. He then had a brief stint at Chippa United before calling time on his illustrious career having had early success with University of Pretoria and Orlando Pirates. Speaking on the Arena Sports Show with Clauiee Grace Mpanza, Sizwe Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele, “AJ15′ delved into what caused the rift between him

Read more

Sundowns & Antalyaspor Reach Bayhill Final

,

Mamelodi Sundowns and Antalyaspor JPM will contest the final of the 2026 Bayhill U19 Premier Cup at Athlone Stadium on Monday. After five gruelling days, the finalists were decided on Sunday at Erica Park, with both the quarter-finals and semi-final games being played. Stellenbosch made the last four by beating 2024 champions Cape Town Spurs, while Stars of Africa’s run of wins ended at four as they lost 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns.  Everton got past Eagles Performance, who had beaten defending champions Ubuntu in the last 16, with the Nyanga side victorious via penalties. Finally, former Mamelodi Sundowns player Gareth

Read more

Lorch Stars In Rulani Debut

, ,

Thembinkosi Lorch was involved in two goals as Rulani Mokwena started his reign at Al Ittihad SC with a comfortable 4-1 win. Mokwena joined the Libyan giants from MC Alger, leaving the Algerian side at the top of the Ligue 1 and almost guaranteed to win the league title. At Al Ittihad he found two former players in Thembinkosi Lorch and Stephane Aziz Ki. On Sunday, Mokwena was in charge of his first official match, with Al Ittihad running riot in the first half of their match against Abu Salim. A brace from Ahmed Al Bizi in the ninth and

Read more

Galaxy Coach Targets Club History In NBC Final

, , ,

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic is looking to re-write history for the club after they reached their second Nedbank Cup final since 2019. Beganovic led his Rockets charges past a stubborn Milford FC outfit in a tense penalty shooutout with the home side prevailing 4-3 thanks to Ira Tape making two saves. The Motsepe Foundation Championship were first to draw blood in the 11th minute through Siphosethu Ndlabi with Victor Letsoalo levelling matters in the 57th minute. Extra-time could not separate both sides as it went down to spot kicks with Galaxy sealing passage and will meet Durban City

Read more

Galaxy Set Up All-Betway Prem Nedbank Cup Final

, ,

Milford FC saw their Nedbank Cup fairytale journey come to an end after going down 4-3 on penalties to TS Galaxy in the semifinal to reach the final at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Tshepo Kakora came close to breaking the deadlock just eight minutes but his glancing header from Siphesihle Maduna’s set-piece sailed inches wide. Galaxy were left stunned as Milford became the first team to score against them in this season’s Ke Yona Cup as Siphosethu Ndlabi’s fancy back heel made it 1-0 in the 11th minute. Substitute Mlungisi Mbunjana had a half a chance to

Read more

De Reuck One Of Best Centre-Backs – Ex-PSL Coach

, , ,

Simba SC head coach Steve Barker has praised Rushine de Reuck as one of the best centre-backs he’s coached while also suggesting the player still has something to offer his national team. The two are now working together at the Tanzanian side with the player having joined at the beginning of the season and the coach in December 2025 following the departure of another South African in Fadlu Davids. The former Mamelodi Sundowns defender had initially signed a yearlong contract with Simba, but he’s impressed in his 12 league appearances scoring three goals and earned himself an extension. As far

Read more

Dladla On Durban City Permanent Role Prospects

, ,

Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla has opened up about the prospect of taking on the head coach role permanently after guiding the team to the Nedbank Cup final. City secured their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Casric Stars in the quarterfinal at Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday afternoon. They will now meet the winner of the semi-final clash between TS Galaxy and Milford, set to take place on Sunday afternoon. When asked whether reaching the final could strengthen his case for the permanent position, Dladla emphasised his focus on completing his coaching qualifications, noting that

Read more

Bafana Midfielder Earns Praise In England

, ,

Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux has earned impressive praise after his return to the Portsmouth starting line-up in their recent outing against Norwich. It’s not been plain sailing for Le Roux since his move to England from Värnamo in Sweden in July 2025, with his last league start coming in January this year against Bristol City and in the FA Cup against Arsenal. The last 14 games that followed, he’s been on the bench 11 times, but a run of six games without a win and an injury to Ebou Adams opened up the door for a start for

Read more