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Pirates Give Mbule & de Jong Boost For Casric Tie

Orlando Pirates have provided an update that midfielder Sipho Mbule and Andre de Jong could be handed starts in Saturday’s Nedbank Cup. The Buccaneers are seeking redemption after suffering defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night. ALSO READ: Ouaddou Addresses Sibisi’s Injury ConcernsOuaddou Explains Makgopa Absence Vs Downs Brayan León Muñiz bagged a brace as the defending champions saw off Pirates 2-1 at FNB Stadium while Patrick Maswanganyi netted the consolation for the hosts. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges thus missed out on the chance to extend their lead at the summit of the log to nine points

‘Adams Deserves To Start Ahead of Allende’

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has praised Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams saying the player did a lot of work to break Orlando Pirates in the top-of-the-table clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. With the 24-year-old marshalling the midfield, Sundowns won the game 2-1 to stay in second place on the Betway Premiership log but with a narrowed point gap and a game in hand. Adams has started four times in the side’s last five matches ahead of Marcello Allende and Khanye says Adams has proven why he deserves to start ahead of the South American. “Can I just compliment

Zwane Makes Bold Richards Bay Claim Ahead Of NBC Tie

AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane has made a bold statement about his side’s opponents, Richards Bay ahead of their Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clash. The two teams are set to meet on Friday at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. Both sides will be eager to advance further in the competition and keep their cup ambitions alive. The Natal Rich Boyz secured a 2–0 victory over Usuthu in their last encounter in the Betway Premiership in November last year. Zwane acknowledged that Richards Bay go into the match as strong favourites, pointing out

Promising SA Talent Earns Move To Europe

South African youth international Matthew Palmer has earned a move to Croatia with Slaven Belupo Koprivnica from Ubuntu Football. The Western Cape based academy has now produced their seventh European export in four years with the teenage centre-back the latest to make a move to Europe after a successful two-week assessment period with the top-flight outfit. Palmer has been capped at U17 level for the South Africa national team and has been touted for a major future as a technically gifted left footed centre-back. Last year he spent time in Norway with Lyn Oslo alongside two other teammates of the

Freese Happy To Start With Away Point

Allan Freese holds no illusions about the challenge he is facing, but says he was happy to get started with an away point after their 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch on Wednesday. Magesi are currently bottom of the Betway Premiership, with just 12 points after their 17 games played so far. The former Platinum Stars, Free State Stars and Highlands Park coach was appointed last week, replacing John Maduka. Samuel Darpoh’s first-ever Premiership goal levelled matters after Langelihle Phili had given the home team the lead. “Okay, I am happy with the point, especially with the time that I had to

Loaned Or Left Permanently? Pitso Clarifies Maphathe’s Exit

Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla has clarified the situation surrounding defender Katlego Maphathe, who recently departed the club to Upington City. The defender had been with the KwaZulu-Natal side since the beginning of the 2024/25 season, having joined from Cape Town Spurs, who are currently competing in the ABC Motsepe League. Maphathe played a significant role in helping the club secure promotion to the Betway Premiership after they won the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season. During the first half of the 2025/26 campaign, he made ten appearances across all competitions — eight in the league and two in the

Ex-Chiefs Strikers Score In Pulsating Saudi Draw

Former Kaizer Chiefs strike duo Ranga Chivaviro and Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana found the back of the net on opposite ends in a pulsating 2-2 draw in the Saudi First Division. The clash between Al Adalah and Jeddah SC produced late drama with both players getting on the scoresheet on Thursday night. Chivaviro, 33, completed a move to the Saudi Arabian outfit on a free transfer in September 2025 and is now just three goals shy of equalling his tally during his two-season spell at Amakhosi. 28-year-old Bimenyimana on the other hand has club-hopped since leaving Chiefs in 2023, turning out for

Ouaddou Addresses Sibisi’s Injury Concerns

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has responded to concerns surrounding captain Nkosinathi Sibisi and his recent injury scares. The French-Moroccan mentor addressed the issue during a press conference held at Nedbank’s headquarters in Sandton on Thursday. The Buccaneers are set to take on Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, 21 February, at Orlando Amstel Arena. Ouaddou was asked about Sibisi after the defender appeared to struggle with knocks in recent matches and was stretchered off at one stage. However, the coach confirmed that, according to the club’s medical team, the skipper is fit and, further, that’s

Pitso On Bafana Job

Bafana Bafana, Featured, Local

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed clear interest in the South Africa national soccer team job, with Hugo Broos set to step down in five months’ time. ‘Jingles’ has been without a club for more than a year after leaving Esteghlal FC in January 2025. He has since been linked with a potential return to Sundowns, who were reportedly considering parting ways with coach Miguel Cardoso last month. Mosimane, who also said he is open to coming back to Masandawana, added that he would sign the Bafana contract today should the South African Football Association