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Ouaddou Unfazed By FNB Switch

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he understands why they will be facing Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium. Ouaddou has led Pirates to a record 11 consecutive home wins this season, but they will now be home away from home as they move from the fortress that is the Orlando Amstel Arena, to the Calabash for Wednesday evening’s showdown against Masandawana. Pirates hold a six-point lead at the summit and as they chase their first league title since the 2011/12 campaign, having finished runners-up to Sundowns for the last three consecutive seasons. “It’s the choice of the club and

While They’re Sleeping, We Must Capitalise – Makhaula

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula says that while Mamelodi Sundowns remain off form, they must capitalise on it. The Buccaneers will take on Masandawana on Wednesday, 18 February, in a crucial Betway Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium. This will be a top-of-the-table clash, as the Sea Robbers sit at the top with 38 points after 16 matches, while Bafana Ba Style have accumulated 32 points from 15 matches. Makhaula admitted that Masandawana haven’t been at their best this season, adding that all clubs in the league, including themselves, have to capitalise on that. “Yes, they are not playing well

Seema Gives Update On Sekgota Progress At Siwelele

Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says winger Kgaogelo Sekgota is coming along well and the biggest thing being to achieve mental fitness. The former Kaizer Chiefs star joined the Free State side in January as a free agent having left Magesi FC following reported off the field issues that also saw the 28-year-old check himself into rehab. The Limpopo-born attacker has however enjoyed a good start to his Siwelele tenure scoring on debut last month. Speaking after the sides’ goalless draw with Polokwane City over the weekend, Seema said they are starting Sekgota to give him confidence and they

TS Galaxy Coach Gives Latest Transfer Ban Update

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has provided the latest update on the club’s FIFA transfer ban, which was imposed in December. The Rockets were handed a three-window transfer ban by FIFA due to a contractual dispute with Liberian player Jegbay Morris Konneh. Morris was set to sign for the Mpumalanga-based side, but the move could not materialise after South African authorities declined to issue him a work permit. Despite not having played for the club, he approached the world’s governing body to claim the money owed to him, resulting in a three-window ban for the Tim Sukazi-owned side. Beganovic says

Hunt & Stephens Reflect On CAFCC Exit & Domestic Challenges Ahead

Stellenbosch head coach Gavin Hunt has reflected on the club’s performance in the CAF Confederation Cup this season and feels they may have been slight victims of their own success. Stellies wrapped up their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on Sunday, playing to a goalless draw against Tanzanian outfit Singida Black Stars. They finished in fourth, level on five points with Singida. In 2024/25, in their debut CAFCC season under Steve Barker, the club went all the way to the semi-finals. Stellies, who finished third in the Betway Premiership, also reached the MTN8 final, and in total played 51 games in

Dilemma At Leopards Continues

The dilemma at Black Leopards continues after Brandon Truter’s deal fell through following Mabhuti Khenyeza’s exit with Duncan Lechesa and Sundra Govender set to take over. The struggle on the field for Leopards might be minor compared to the drama that is happening behind the scenes as Lidoda Duvha approached Khenyeza asking him to be an assistant coach as they were in agreement with Truter to take over. Brakkies already traveled to Limpopo with few members that were expected to make up his technical team including former Chippa United goalkeeper coach Mthunzi Ngcingane. Khenyeza refused to take up the assistant

Official: Ndah Lands New PSL Club

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Former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has joined Stellenbosch FC, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The Nigeria international left Pirates during the January transfer window after both parties mutually agreed to terminate his contract, with Ndah looking for regular game-time. He has now joined the Cape Winelands side, as previously reported by this publication, and will don the number 99 shirt. The 28-year-old made 81 appearances for the Buccaneers, where he was somewhat of a fan favourite, however he was troubled by injuries. The Nigerian international won three MTN8 and two Nedbank Cup trophies with the Buccaneers, but he will

Sundowns CAFCL Opponents Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns have learnt who they will face in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals this season. Masandawana are the only Premier Soccer League side left in CAF inter club competitions this season, flying the South African flag once more. Sundowns had to beat former coach Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger on the final match day of the group stages and came up with a composed 2-0 win, never leaving any doubt on the day. However, it was only their second win during the group stages, meaning they ended up in second place behind Al Hilal. As a consequence, Sundowns were drawn

CAF Confed Cup Quarters Confirmed

The quarter-finals for the 2025/26 CAF Confederations Cup were drawn on Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately, both South African representatives, Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC were knocked out in the group stages, with Amakhosi dropping to third in Group D on the final match day after losing to Zamalek, while Stellies finished fourth in Group C. With no South African representation left in the competition, Premier Soccer League fans might now follow the journey of former TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic, whose CR Belouizdad topped Group C with 15 points. The Algerian giants scored the most goals in the competition so far