Pirates Legend – We Have An Edge Over Chiefs

Innocent Maela has backed his former side, Orlando Pirates, to hold the upper hand over Kaizer Chiefs ahead of their blockbuster Soweto Derby clash. The Buccaneers and Amakhosi are set to meet for the first time this season in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 28 February at FNB Stadium. Pirates, already winners of two trophies this campaign, are firmly in the title race. Ezimnyama Ngenkani sit second on the log with 38 points from 17 outings.  Chiefs, meanwhile, are fourth with 30 points from 16 matches, showing defensive improvement despite inconsistent performances. Maela feels Pirates have been the standout team

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Mayo Explains Father’s Role Ahead Of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs striker Khanyisa Mayo has opened up on how his legendary father Patrick Mayo has been advising him ahead of the Soweto derby. It doesn’t often happen to see a father and son playing in the Soweto derby, but this season, we might see that happening. Mayo Snr, a Chiefs legend, played this game in the past, and now we could be on the verge of seeing his son Khanyisa wearing the Amakhosi black and gold in the derby. In most cases, Khanyisa is seen as privileged when it comes to this game, as he gets first-hand advice regarding

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Banyana Into COSAFA Final

Banyana Banyana booked their spot in the 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship final after seeing off Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties on Friday afternoon. Banyana coach Desiree Ellis made nine changes to the side that drew with Lesotho including in the goals where Casey Gordon replaced Dineo Magagula who started the last two matches at the tournament. The hosts fell behind just 11 minutes in after Ethel Tapiwa Chinyerere spotted Casey Gordon off her line and unleashed a superb lob to give her side a 1-0 lead. Nthabiseng Majiya had a chance to level matters in the 32nd minute after beating the

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Sundowns Make Major Announcement

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Club Chairman Thlopie Motsepe officially announced the launch of the Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools in partnership with the Global Soccer Schools International. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon in Midrand. Below is the statement: “Mamelodi Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most successful football clubs, has announced the establishment of Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools through a partnership with Global Soccer Schools International, one South Africa’s most successful grassroots football development organisations. “The partnership, which was launched in Midrand, was attended by the Chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe, Head of Mamelodi Sundowns Academy Paulo Cardoso & Founders of Global Soccer

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Motsepe Clarifies Statements Over Sacking Coaches

Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe has come out to clarify the statement about their policy about sacking coaches when Miguel Cardoso was hired at the club. Motsepe was present at the club’s launch and partnership with the Global Soccer Schools in Midrand which promises to be a major step in the long-term success and sustainability for their pursuit in developing elite youth products. In the current first team set-up, there’s been mixed opinions and emotions amongst the fan base despite the club firmly in contention for the league – level on points with Pirates – and in the quarter-finals of

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Arrows Midfielder – Manqoba & Rulani Are SA’s Best Coaches

Golden Arrows midfielder Lungelo Dube believes his coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, and MC Alger mentor Rulani Mokwena are the best coaches in South Africa. Mngqithi returned to Abafana Bes’thende in March 2025 after a sabbatical following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. Under his leadership, the KZN outfit have played attractive football and boasts the third-highest goal tally in the league, behind Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. Despite their attacking prowess, Arrows sit ninth on the table with 20 points from 17 matches, a position largely influenced by their 22 goals conceded. Dube says Mngqithi is like a scientist — a detail-oriented coach

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Mokwena Explains Low Scoring Issue In Algeria

Mouloudia Club d’Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up on what could be the factor with low-scoring games in the Algerian league. The Algerian league is amongst the best leagues on the African continent and is a well-run league, but it hasn’t reached the level it is expected to reach. For the past eight seasons, no Algerian team has reached the CAF Champions League semi-final. Even this season, both MCA and JSK were eliminated in the group stages. This has become a concern for the Algerian people, and they are looking for solutions because signing foreign players might not

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Cardoso – Coaches Are Liked When They Win But…

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has appealed to the Yellow Nation for support amid inconsistent results. The Portuguese tactician has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks and was even being linked with an exit, with Pitso Mosimane tipped as a possible successor. Sundowns were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup after a Round of 16 defeat to TS Galaxy last weekend, but they responded with a 1-0 league victory over AmaZulu to move back to the top of the table. Cardoso says another tough test awaits against Sekhukhune United on Sunday, 1 February. He urged supporters to rally behind the

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‘Why Soweto Derby Can Kill Your Career’

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Pollen Ndlanya says the magnitude of the Soweto Derby is so big it has potential to make or break careers. Ndlanya’s former sides meet in the first derby of the season in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday coming from losses in their last matches in the league and the Nedbank Cup respectively.   The hosts Amakhosi currently lie in fourth place on the table with 30 points while the Sea Robbers are looking to go back to the top of the log as they are currently tied on 38 points

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