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Onyango On Downs Travelling Hiccups

African Football, CAF Champions League, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango says the travelling hiccups the club endured are now water under the bridge, as they are fully focused on winning the second leg of their CAF Champions League encounter against ASFAR. The 2016 African champions had planned to travel early on Tuesday but had their plans thrown into disarray, as their charted plane couldn’t take off at the OR Tambo International airport, due to complications relating to a landing permit in Morocco. The side received permission a day later with the reported assistance of the Department of International Relations, while the team made a detour

Machete On Pirates – God Switched Off His Phone

Betway Premiership, Local

Orbit College assistant coach Kabelo Machete has teasingly stated “God is from North West” ahead for their big game against Orlando Pirates today. Orbit will play an R80 million clash, as they aim to survive from automatic relegation. After only collecting six wins in 29 league games, the North West side has struggled and only won two games in 2026. But Machete expressed his confidence, saying Pirates were already denied last week when people were ready to celebrate, so maybe this week he will support Orbit and sidestep the Buccaneers again. “Last week at Orlando, a packed Orlando, champagnes were

Maboe Reflects on First Season With Chiefs

Betway Premiership, Local

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe has reflected on his first season with the club, having joined the Glamour Boys at the start of the campaign. The 31-year-old officially parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of last season, following a loan spell at SuperSport United. His move to Naturena marked a sentimental homecoming, as he was previously part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years. In the early stages of the campaign, Maboe struggled with an injury that kept him on the sidelines until he finally made his debut in October 2025 during a CAF Confederation

Tough Start For Queiroz Vs Bafana Opponents

African Football, Bafana Bafana, FIFA World Cup, International

Bafana Bafana‘s Group A opponents Mexico beat Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana 2-0 in a friendly game on Saturday morning. Former Bafana and Real Madrid coach Queiroz only recently took over after Otto Addo got sacked by the Black Stars, with Roger De Sa assisting him. It was his first game in charge, as Ghana prepare for the World Cup, where they are in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. However, Queiroz had a largely inexperienced squad at his disposal with the likes of Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Mohamed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo are still with their clubs. Mexico, who face

Ncikazi ‘Very’ Confident For Pirates’ Do-Or-Die Clash Against ORBIT

Betway Premiership, Local

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has displayed a confident attitude ahead of their Betway Premiership do-or-die clash against ORBIT College. The Buccaneers are away to Umswenko Boys at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a win dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns at the summit to be crowned Betway Premiership champions for the first time in 14 years. Anything less than that will however see Masandawana retain their league title for a ninth successive season. ORBIT on the other find themselves in a precarious position on the log standings in 15th, three points adrift of the automatic relegation place in 16th, occupied

Baartman On Facing Relegation-Threatened Chippa

Betway Premiership, Local

Kaizer Chiefs utility player Luke Baartman has shared his thoughts on facing relegation-threatened Chippa United this weekend. The two sides will face off on Saturday at 15:00 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, in what will be the final matchday of the Betway Premiership season. Amakhosi have already secured the number three spot in the standings, guaranteeing themselves CAF Confederation Cup qualification for next season. However, the Chilli Boys are sitting in 13th place and need to secure at least a draw or a victory. If they fail to do so, they will be left hoping that relegation rivals Marumo Gallants

City Goalie On Impressive Pirates Performance

Betway Premiership, Local

Durban City goalkeeper Fredrick Asare has opened up about his stellar performance against Orlando Pirates last weekend. Asare missed the majority of the campaign due to a long-term injury sustained shortly after joining the KwaZulu-Natal outfit at the start of the season. However, he truly announced himself to South African football with a masterclass display against Pirates, thwarting their hopes of clinching the league title in front of their home fans at the Orlando Amstel Stadium. The clash marked his third consecutive start, following recent appearances against Siwelele and Stellenbosch. Reflecting on his performance against the Sea Robbers, Asare expressed

Gomora Talisman Attracts Betway Prem & Tanzanian Interest

Local, Motsepe Foundation Championship

Gomora United FC talisman Tiklas Thutlwa has attracted significant transfer interest from both the Betway Premiership and Tanzania following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year-old forward only joined the second-tier outfit ahead of the second round of the campaign, making a remarkably swift impact after nearly two years on the sidelines. Thutlwa was with Sekhukhune United since July 2023, joining from Black Leopards—another Limpopo-based club that had been relegated to the third tier at the time. Midway through that season with Babina Noko, he was loaned out to Venda FC, where he unfortunately suffered a fractured leg during a

Old Friends, New Mission: De Sa Reunites With Ex-PSL Duo In Ghana

African Football, International, SA Stars Abroad

There is a particular kind of joy that comes with walking into a new dressing room and finding a familiar face. Roger De Sa found two. Ghana’s new assistant coach has settled quickly into the Black Stars setup, and part of the reason has been the warm welcome from two men he has history with – defender-turned-coach John Pantsil and goalkeeper coach Fatau Dauda. “It’s been good and meeting John [Pantsil] and [Fatau] Dauda, I knew them from South Africa,” De Sa said via Beyond the Whistle. “Dauda was my goalkeeper at Orlando Pirates and John was a tough opposition.”