Rulani Goes 8 Games Unbeaten

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Rulani Mokwena has continued his near-perfect start at MC Alger, making it eight games unbeaten after picking up his fifth win. MC Alger beat Paradou AC 2-1 on Wednesday evening, thansk to goals by Kipre Zunon and Moslem Anatouf. It was the defending champions’ fourth win in the Algerian Ligue 1, and the fifth overall since Mokwena took charge. The three points saw Alger climb into third in the Algerian Ligue 1, just two points behind leaders Saoura with three games in hand. Out of eight games, Mokwena’s men have won five, and they will hope to collect another victory

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Kaze Explains Ben Youssef Absence At Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has explained the absence of Khalil Ben Youssef from the matchday squad against Siwelele on Wednesday. The Moroccan was a notable absentee from the squad sheet and at FNB Stadium, with Kaze listed as the sole head coach for the clash which ended 0-0 at the Calabash. However, Kaze allayed suggestions that he’s left the club, confirming he returned to his homeland, and will be back with the squad imminently – ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash. “Khalil attended a personal matter in Morocco, he was not here but he will be back here

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Ouaddou Makes Plea With Pirates Fans Ahead Of CAFCL Clash

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has pleaded with the club’s fans to fill up Orlando Stadium on Saturday for their crucial CAF Champions League clash against St. Eloi Lupupo. The Buccaneers beat Polokwane City 1-0 at Esgodini on Wednesday evening to make it six successive wins in the Betway Premiership to close their gap on Mamelodi Sundowns to just three points. But they have a mountain to climb to still make the CAF Champions League group stages after losing the first leg of their second preliminary round clash 3-0 – with Ouaddou insisting they need the Ghost to fill

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Chiefs Winless League Run Extends To Four Games

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Kaizer Chiefs were left frustrated again, as their winless run in the league extended to four games with a 0-0 draw against Siwelele at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening. The first half gave a sense of deja vu from the AmaZulu clash last month, where Chiefs dominated possession, with plenty of final third entries but frustration all round with debutant Etiosa Ighodaro up top. Ighodaro, who joined the club as a free agent in the off-season after his contract at Mamelodi Sundowns expired, showed glimpses of what’s to come, with neat build-up play, close control but had little to

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Pirates Make It 6 Wins In A Row

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Orlando Pirates made it six wins in a row in the Betway Premiership to close their gap on Mamelodi Sundowns to just three points after beating Polokwane City 1-0 at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers returned to winning ways after their 3-0 defeat in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round over St. Eloi Lupopo. Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring after just five minutes, netting from close range after Brian Bwire failed to clear a cross. Polokwane almost equalised after 32 minutes but a header by Sibusiso Tshabalala flew past Sipho Chaine’s goal. Just two minutes later Patrick Maswanganyi almost doubled

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Banyana Held In Kinshasa

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Banyana Banyana played to 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup (WAFCON) qualifiers at Stade Des Martyrs in Kinshasa on Wednesday evening. Kgalebane Mohlakoana opened the scoring from a Bonolo Mokoma assist in the 43rd minute and that was cancelled by Ruth Kipoyi Monqinue in injury-time of the opening half. South Africa could have broken the deadlock through Bongeka Gmaede in the 40th minute but she missed the target from range. Mokoma also had chance to score soon after Gamede’s attempt but she also missed the target from inside the box. Lebo

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Pirates vs PLK City Starting XI Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed this evening’s starting line-up for their Betway Premiership encounter against Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers will look to close the gap at the top of the table as they sit third on the log, having collected 15 points from seven games. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges are coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in Lubumbashi which ended their 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Despite a stuttering start to their league campaign, losing two matches on the trot, Pirates won all five subsequent league games thereafter. Rise and Shine on the other hand

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Chiefs & Siwelele Starting XIs Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele FC have announced their respective starting line-ups ahead of tonight’s Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium. Amakhosi take on the struggling Bloemfontein outfit after travelling back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were held to a 0-0 stalemate by AS Simba in the first leg of their African Confederation Cup tie. The Glamour Boys currently occupy fourth place with 15 points from eight games and are behind rivals Orlando Pirates on goal difference though they are six points off leaders Mamelodi Sundowns having played two matches less. Siwelele on the other hand find themselves

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Gould On Sekhukhune – Why I Call Them PSG Of SA

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Morgan Gould has explained why he calls Sekhukhune United the Paris Saint Germain of South Africa. Babina Noko were promoted to the PSL’s top-flight in the 2021/22 season and have established themselves as one of the most stable teams in the league. Throughout their time in the top-tier league, their recruitment strategy is focused on bringing in seasoned players. In their current squad, they have the likes of Linda Mntambo, Daniel Cardoso, Miguel Timm, Thabang Monare, Keletso Makgalwa and Bradley Grobler, among others. Gould has dubbed Sekhukhune the ‘PSG of the PSL’, saying despite their ability

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