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

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Maseko Shares Emotions After ‘First Start in 662 Days’

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Thapelo Maseko has given an emotional reaction after making his first start in a league match this past weekend for AEL Limassol, 662 days since his previous start. Maseko made a loan move to Cyprus during the January transfer window, leaving the Tshwane giants, whom he had been with since the beginning of the 2023/24 season. At Sundowns, he did not get as much playing time as he would have hoped, making 45 appearances, scoring three goals, and providing one assist over the two and a half seasons he spent at the club that’s competing in multiple

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Ouaddou On Title Race If Pirates Beat Chiefs & Downs

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up about the Betway Premiership title race if his side happen to beat Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers are currently at the summit of the league standings with 38 points accumulated from the 16 matches they have played so far. The second-placed Sundowns have 32 points after 15 matches this season. The two sides face off in a crucial league clash on Wednesday, 18 February, at the FNB Stadium. Next week, they will take on their fierce rivals, Chiefs, in the Soweto derby at the same venue. With many saying that

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Allende On Facing Pirates In League Tie

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende has shared his thoughts on facing league rivals Orlando Pirates this midweek. The two sides are set to face each other on Wednesday, 18 February, at the FNB Stadium as the battle for the league title continues. Masandawana are second in the league standings with 32 points after 15 matches, while the Buccaneers sit at the summit of the log with 38 points after 16 matches so far. Allende says this will be a crucial game for them because they are targeting the Betway Premiership title, among other trophies they want to win this season.

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Doc On Petersen’s New Chiefs Contract Talks

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has reacted with no surprise of talks that the club is looking to tie down goalkeeper Brandon Petersen to a new and improved contract. The 31-year-old has been in superb form for the Glamour Boys starting from last season’s Nedbank Cup final where he aided his side to their first domestic trophy in a decade. This campaign, the former Bidvest Wits shotstopper has recorded 11 clean sheets in 15 Betway Premiership outings, one behind Orlando Pirates’ Sipho Chaine who sits on 12 in 16 league appearances. Khumalo says Petersen deserves a new contract stemming from

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CAFCL Last 8 & Downs’ Potential QF Opponents Confirmed

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With Mamelodi Sundowns the only Premier Soccer League side left in the competition, here are Masandawana’s potential Last 8 opponents. Miguel Cardoso’s side beat Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger 2-0 to move past them on the log and secure their spot in the knockouts behind Al Hilal However, as second-placed team Masandawana will face one of the other three group winners, Pyramids, Al Ahly or Stade Malien. The defending champions topped Group A, with five wins and a draw, scoring 14 goals (the most) and only conceding two (the joint least). They finished first ahead of Moroccan champions RS Berkane. In

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Why I Joined Pirates – de Jong

Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong says his motive for joining the club was to win trophies and further his chances of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The New Zealand international was close to joining the club on transfer deadline day at the start of the 2025/26 season but eventually landed the switch in January from Stellenbosch – where he emerged as one of the leading performers in the league. The utility-forward, who has featured prominently as a second striker and a wide forward during his time in South Africa has been slowly integrated into the squad by

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Nemtajela On Important Pirates Win Over Marumo

Orlando Pirates midfielder Masindi Nemtajela has hailed their important win over Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership. The Buccaneers avenged their defeat to Marumo Gallants earlier on in the season racing to an emphatic 3-0 victory at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon. Strikes from Man of the Match Relebohile Mofokeng, Yanela Mbuthuma and Patrick Mswanaganyi pulled the Mayfair outfit six points clear of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns. The former Bahlabane Ba Ntwa man emphasized on how important it was for them to come out tops against a difficult team. “Like I said yesterday, today’s game [Saturday] was very important,”

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PSL Make Nedbank Cup Announcement

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the details for the Nedbank Cup Last 16 clashes. The Ke Yona Cup continues this weekend already, with defending champions Kaizer Chiefs being one of the teams knocked out already. There will be a new winner, with the tournament continuing on Friday with a KZN derby between Richards Bay and AmaZulu. On Saturday, TS Galaxy host Mamelodi Sundowns, and Upington City meet Durban City at 15:00, while Orlando Pirates welcome Casric Stars and Golden Arrows welcome Stellenbosch in the late kick offs. Sunday finishes with three clashes, amateurs Jacksa Spears hosting Vasco Da Gama,

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