Pirates Secure Sixth Consecutive Win

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Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC to make it six wins in a row, while Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Lamontville Golden Arrows to keep up with the DStv Diski Challenge leaders. The Buccaneers extended their winning streak to six games after they comfortably beat Stellenbosch. The Sea Robbers opened the scoring inside the 1st minute already and within the blink of an eye, they made it 2-0 and went to the break with a comfortable lead. Pirates made sure they secured the three points after netting their third goal in the second stanza to defeat the 2023/24 DDC winners. Sundowns managed to

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Hunt Opens Up On Kaka Sifumba Situation

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Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt has opened up on the future of midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba, who has been training with the club in recent weeks. The 20-year-old who was once herald as one of the most promising talents in South African football is looking to get his career on track, with a loan to City agreed in the off-season. With only 16 professional appearances in Mzansi, since first being promoted to the first team four seasons ago at City, Sifumba has yet to show what made him one of the most talked-about talents in the country. “Well – he

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Miguel Excited Over Chiefs ‘New Blood’

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Kaizer Chiefs could have a debutant this weekend in the CAF Confederation Cup and defender Inacio Miguel admits the new competition is welcomed in the squad. The likes of Lebogang Maboe, Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro were all officially registered for their CAF inter-club competitons campaign, with the two South African talents both included in their away trip to DR Congo this weekend. While Ighodaro still works his way back to full fitness, Mayo and Maboe are expected to play key roles for Chiefs this season, as two vastly experienced players who were secured to bolster their options. “It’s important

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Makaab Speaks Out on Parker’s Claims

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Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has given a response to the claims made by his former long-time client, Bernard Parker who cited frustration over two key career moments. The relationship between Parker and Makaab began well before the former Bafana Bafana star’s move to Europe in 2009. In an interview on Behind the Boot with Mazola Molefe, Parker recently claimed that his move back to Kaizer Chiefs was a “business decision” tied to facilitating Knowledge Musona’s move to Europe. Parker claimed that Makaab persuaded him to return to South Africa while he felt he could have continued abroad. He stated that he only found out about that later during his stint

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Saleng Nets Winner As ORBIT Beat R Bay

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Orlando Pirates loanee Monnapule Saleng netted the winner as Orbit College recorded a hard-fought 2-1 Betway Premiership win over Richards Bay at Umhlathuze Sports Stadium on Friday night. Saleng was shipped out on loan at the beginning of the season to the Betway Premiership rookies after a fallout with the Soweto giants that saw him almost miss half of the matches last season. His arrival at Orbit was met with much fanfare but he didn’t immediately hit the ground running struggling to break into the matchday squad. The 27-year-old pacey attacker looks to be slowly getting back to the dangermen

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SA Bags Five Of Seven Major CAF Nominations

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South Africa has earned nominations in five major women’s categories from seven they have been pitted in for the 2025 CAF Awards, announced on Friday. Mzansi football has been on an upward trajectory for the past few years as Banyana Banyana won their maiden AFCON title back in 2022, while the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team secured two CAF Women’s Champions League titles as well as winning the CAF Club of the Year title in 2022 and 2023. ALSO READ: FIFA President Sends Message To BafanaBafana Drop In Latest FIFA Rankings On Friday, CAF announced the seven categories with South Africa

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Sundowns Starlet Reveals Short-Term Goals

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Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Bennet Mokoena has revealed his short-term goals and ambitions after making first team debut. Mokoena’s first-team appearance came on 24 September in the Betway Premiership against Golden Arrows. The 18-year-old was introduced by coach Miguel Cardoso in the match, which Sundowns lost 1-0. This came on the back of his impressive performances for the reserve squad. And when he isn’t playing for the senior side, Mokoena continues to feature for the reserve team. He has stated that his short-term goals include earning more playing time with the first team and helping them secure trophies before going overseas. “Obviously, I want to play for the first team,” said Mokoena. “I want to win trophies with them

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Miguel – There’s No Time To Complain

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel says there’s no time and place to complain – but need to deliver in their 1st leg clash against AS Simba in DR Congo. Chiefs take on the Linafoot side at the Stade TP Mazembe, a ground known to be a fortress in Congolese football, a small pitch, intimidating atmosphere, hostile conditions, extreme weather conditions and an artificial surface. It’s the first leg of the second preliminary round qualifiers for the CAF Confederation Cup – with a place in the group stages on the line. “It’s a bit complicated but there’s no time to complain

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Pirates & Stellies Clash In DDC Blockbuster, Chiefs Seek Redemption

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In a mouthwatering DStv Diski Challenge clash, league leaders Orlando Pirates will host title contenders Stellenbosch FC while Kaizer Chiefs take on struggling Marumo Gallants. Pirates aim to extend their winning run to six matches when they face title contenders Stellenbosch on Saturday. The Buccaneers remain the only side yet to taste defeat this season with Roscoe Krieling’s side scoring in each and every game they’ve played this season. Meanwhile, Stellies have already suffered two defeats but are on a good run having won two games in row. A clash between the two sides always produced goals and the last

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