SAFA Make Surprise Broos Statement

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The South African Football Association have rebuffed what they labelled as “false claims” that Hugo Broos will leave his role as Bafana Bafana head coach, just a day after the Belgian mentor himself announced the end of his reign. Broos is currently in his home country after writing history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, guiding Bafana to their first-ever knockout stages after a crucial group stage win over South Korea. While before the tournament he had stated he would finish after the World Cup with Bafana, comments from during the World Cup hinted that he could potentially still continue.

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Mngqithi Breaks Silence On Chiefs Interest

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Former Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has revealed that a potential move to Kaizer Chiefs was “blocked” before he eventually landed the head coaching role at Young Africans. Mngqithi became unattached at the end of the 2025/26 season after unexpectedly parting ways with Abafana Bes’thende, despite guiding the club to an impressive campaign. Following his departure, he was linked with several high-profile roles, including a move to Chiefs and a reported position with Bafana Bafana as an assistant coach should Pitso Mosimane succeed Hugo Broos, who has indicated his intention to step down. However, Mngqithi was ultimately unveiled as

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Bafana Striker Seals Move To Israel

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Bafana Bafana striker Ashley Cupido has been unveiled at Israeli second tier outfit Kiryat Yam after completing his move to the club this week. This publication reported on Tuesday that the 25-year-old Stellenbosch FC marksman had completed a season-long loan move to Kiryat. Cupido joined Stellies in a big-money move from Cape Town Spurs in 2024, struggled for consistent minutes last season and will now look to rebuild his confidence in Israeli football. His move comes off the back of a whirlwind rise that saw him break into the senior Bafana Bafana setup, a call-up he still regards as one

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Official: Manqoba Completes Move To African Giants

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Former Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has landed a new job ahead of the 2026/27 season. Mngqithi parted ways with Abafana Bes’thende at the end of the previous campaign after spending just over a season in charge of the Durban-based club. Under his guidance, Golden Arrows played an attractive brand of football and finished sixth in the Betway Premiership, securing qualification for the MTN8. Mngqithi has now been appointed head coach of Tanzanian giants Young Africans, where he replaces Pedro Gonçalves following the Portuguese coach’s departure at the end of the 2025/26 season. Following Gonçalves’ exit, Abdul Hamid Maalin

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Why Rele Will Play In Premier League – Junior

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye believes that Royale Union SG attacker Relebohile Mofokeng is destined for bigger things and his move to Belgium is a good stepping stone to the Premier League in England. Mofokeng, 21, signed a four-year deal with the Belgian Pro League side with an option to renew for another year following an impressive stint at Orlando Pirates. The Bafana Bafana international leaves with nine trophies inclusive of a Betway Premiership title won with the Buccaneers in their treble triumph last season. Mofokeng has also impressed on the international stage and was part of the Bafana side

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‘We Have To Accept The Defeat’: Ouahbi

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Two goals in five second-half minutes. That’s all it took for France to end Morocco’s World Cup dream for the second tournament running — and leave coach Mohamed Ouahbi searching for answers in the cool of the Boston Stadium press room. Morocco’s quarter-final exit came at the hands of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, whose second-half strikes sent Didier Deschamps’ side through to the semi-finals and ended the Atlas Lions’ bid to go one better than their historic 2022 run. For Ouahbi, the pain was immediate and unfiltered. “We are very disappointed, we wanted to progress,” he said. “The first

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Official: Pirates Make Buthelezi Decision

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Orlando Pirates have parted ways with goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi, 28, ahead of the 2026/27 season. In three seasons with the Buccaneers, Buthelezi kept 12 clean sheets in 22 outings for the club while conceding 14 in the process. Buthelezi joined the Buccaneers in 2023 from TS Galaxy after a string of fine performances caught the attention of the Pirates technical team at the time. He played second fiddle to Sipho Chaine during his Pirates stay, and the club has now opted to part ways with the towering shotstopper. “The Club extends its sincere gratitude to Melusi Buthelezi for his professionalism,

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Official: Two More Additions At Sekhukhune

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Sekhukhune United have confirmed the duo signing of midfielder Givemore Khuphe and defender Athenkosi Mcaba. Babina Noko has been among the busiest teams in the Betway Premiership with player movements ahead of the 2026/27 term. After releasing a dozen players and signing a couple, the Limpopo side confirmed to more arrivals on Friday afternoon. “Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of midfielder Givemore Khuphe and defender Athenkosi Mcaba,” the club said. “Both players have officially joined Babina Noko and are already settling into life at the Club as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

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Komphela Makes Big Mudau-Hakimi Claim

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This article was brought to you by Rexona Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has made a claim that Bafana Bafana right-back Khuliso Mudau is just on the same level as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. Mudau, 31, has been hailed as one of the best in his position in South Africa across generations. His displays in the CAF Champions League especially last season where he helped the Brazilians clinch their second continental title, have also been used as proof of his qualities. The Limpopo-born defender was also instrumental in Bafana’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup on-going in the USA, Mexico and

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