Johnson On Chiefs Transfer Plans As End Of Season Looms

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Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson sought to offer clarity on the club’s squad plans after being asked who is good enough to continue next season. There have been suggestions that what was dubbed as the ‘fresh revival’ of Chiefs perhaps was done with the wrong personnel, as they go into the final game of the season looking to secure the final MTN8 spot for the 2024/25 season. Chiefs’ trophy drought will now enter a decade, and with Johnson set to return to his Head of Youth role, he was quizzed about which players could continue with the incoming head

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13 Players Ruled Out Of PSL Season Finale

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The 2023/24 DStv Premiership finale will have plenty of subplots this weekend and 13 players are suspended for what promises to be an exciting affair. From the CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup, MTN8 spot and the relegation playoffs, the 90 minutes where all 16 teams will be in action, will determine plenty. Stellenbosch, currently in second place has already sealed their first-ever qualification for CAF inter-club football but Orlando Pirates could steal second place and the Champions League spot if they better Steve Barker’s side’s result on Saturday. Nkosintathi Sibisi will be unavailable for selection for the Buccaneers who have

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‘I Will Never Give Up On Shalulile’

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has thrown his unwavering support behind striker Peter Shalulile. Shalulile is on the brink of becoming the all-time record goalscorer in Premier Soccer League history and surpassing the 123 mark of Siyabonga Nomvethe but has come under major scrutiny this season from the club’s supporters. However, the Namibian has now scored five league goals in his last six matches after a difficult run of form prior, moving into a great confidence booster ahead of the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. His goal against Galaxy on Tuesday evening also spared their incredible unbeaten run

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Ramovic Breaks Silence On Chiefs Rumours

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic has broken his silence on rumours linking him with the Kaizer Chiefs job, saying he’s just focussing on the Rockets right now. The German-Serbian tactician has guided Galaxy into the top eight for the first time in the club’s history and could potentially secure CAF Interclub football as well, should they stay in fourth place in their final game. His fine exploits have seen him linked with Galaxy and although there hasn’t been any formal contact, as reported in this week’s iDiski Times newspaper, rumours of a potential move to Naturena – paired along

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Nurkovic Attracts Interest From New PSL Club

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AmaZulu have cast their sights on Samir Nurkovic in a bid to bolster their attacking options for the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season. After two seasons without professional football, the 31-year-old revived his career at TS Galaxy following a period of uncertainty upon leaving Kaizer Chiefs. First, it was an ill-fated spell at Royal AM which saw him released without kicking a ball. The club has yet to compensate the player which resulted in a FIFA transfer ban due to their breach of contract. Then after several training periods, which took him to Cape Town City and Raja Atheltic Club, Galaxy

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Sukazi Makes Bold Ramovic-Chiefs Claim

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TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has claimed that Sead Ramovic would end Kaizer Chiefs’ trophy drought although he has not been approached by the club yet. Ramovic is overseeing Galaxy’s best-ever DStv Premiership campaign, as the Rockets are currently in fourth place. They already secured their first-ever top eight finish, with Ramovic getting a lot of praise for his work with limited resources and despite losing several key players ahead of the season. Recent reports in local media have linked the German-Serbian tactician with a move to Naturena, although Sukazi confirmed that he hasn’t been approached by Amakhosi, as reported

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Zondo Thanks Sukazi And Ramovic After Several Rejections

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Veteran South African coach Khabo Zondo has heaped praise on Tim Sukazi and Sead Ramovic for opening their doors at TS Galaxy for his CAF B License internship. The former Golden Arrows and Bloemfontein Celtic mentor, 62, has a long history in South African football but found himself struggling to secure a club in the Premier Soccer League to help him with his internship needed to complete his CAF B License course. Galaxy was the first to agree, with Ramovic welcoming the experienced tactician into training and their recent 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates in Mbombela. “You know at times

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Magesi Secure Million Sponsorship

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MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Limpopo Rodgers Monama says Magesi FC will enjoy the same R1 million support the department has given other DStv Premiership sides from the province, provided they are complying with the law. Monama’s department together with Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) hosted a celebratory function for Magesi in Polokwane on Wednesday. Clinton Larsen’s side gained automatic promotion to the DStv Premiership and Monama says he knows they will need all the support they can get to maintain their status in topflight. The MEC says they are throwing their support behind the clubs because of

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Nigeria Coach ‘Not Scared’ Ahead Of Crunch Bafana Clash

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In what will be his first big assignment as Nigeria’s new national team coach, Finidi George has insisted that his charges are looking forward to their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa. The Super Eagles are yet to register a win in the qualifiers after back-to-back draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe and know that Bafana Bafana will provide an even bigger test as they will be out to avenge their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat. Nigeria progressed to the final after a 4-2 penalty shootout victory. The match ended 1-1 in regulation and extra

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