Breaking: Davids Joins African Giants

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Fadlu Davids has been unveiled as new head coach of Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic. Having announced his exit from his role as Simba SC head coach, Davids completed a sensational return to Raja CA just one year after being bought out of his contract at the club. Davids served as the assistant coach to Josef Zinnabauer at the Botola Pro giants as they won the league and cup unbeaten that season. While the German left for a brief stint at Al Wehda in Saudi Arabia, Davids and his South African technical team went on to Tanzania – where they

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Siwelele Snap Up Sundowns Defender

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Siwelele FC have signed Mamelodi Sundowns defender Kegan Johannes on a season-long loan. Siwelele seemed to be getting their season off to a great note when they beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in their league opener but have since gone winless in six matches catapulting them to a precarious 14th position. The club has already rung technical changes following the departure of CEO Stan Matthews and assistant coach Andre Arendse who have been replaced by Lerato Kholoanyane and Willem Jackson respectively. Johannes, 24, joined Sundowns in July 2024 from SuperSport United and has so played just over 230 minutes since joining

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Lorch, Foster Lead Impressive Weekend for SA Overseas-Based Players

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It was another impressive weekend for South African players abroad, with Thembinkosi Lorch and Lyle Foster shining for their respective clubs.  Lorch found the back of the net, scoring the crucial equaliser in a 1-1 draw for Wydad Casablanca in the Moroccan Botola Pro on Friday night. In the English Premier League, Foster made a significant impact for Burnley this weekend, providing a crucial assist for Jaidon Anthony’s goal in their 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. Also in England, Luke Le Roux put in an impressive 45-minute shift for his side, who were ultimately defeated 2-0 by Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Championship. Ime Okon,

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Official: Fadlu Makes Shock Simba Decision

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South African tactician Fadlu Davids has confirmed his shock exit from Tanzanian giants Simba SC. Despite not winning any silverware in his maiden season in the NBC Premier League, Davids guided the Reds of Msimbazi to the CAF Confederation Cup final last season where they fell to Moroccan giants RS Berkane in the two-legged final. He also saw his charges finish second in the league behind perennial rivals Young Africans SC losing just two matches the entire season including that dramatic final match on the final day of the campaign where they were pipped to the title. With the transfer

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Carling Knockout Last 16 Draw Revealed

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The draw for the Carling Knockout Round of 16 took place during the launch of this year’s Carling Cup, including the Carling Black Label Cup on Monday. Last year, Magesi FC became surprise victors after beating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, while the year before Stellenbosch FC won the cup to lift their first-ever trophy. This year’s Carling Knockout is set to kick off on 4 October with the Round of 16, while the quarter-finals will take place on the weekend of 25 October. The semis are scheduled for 8 November and the final is set for 6 December. The

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Carling Cup Details & Prize Money Confirmed

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The 2025 Carling Black Label Cup was launched alongside the Carling Knockout Cup this Monday, with the R100 000 prize money for the Man of the Match and the Champion Coach returning. As in the last two years, the winners of the Carling Knockout – played out by all 16 PSL teams – will face a team of PSL stars and DStv Diski Challenge players in the Carling Black Label Cup. The match is scheduled for 13 December, with fans again set to vote for their heroes. In the first two editions, the Carling All Stars, both times coached by

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Cardoso Gives Transfer Update Ahead Of Monday’s Deadline

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has given transfer update with the PSL transfer window shutting down on Monday evening. Masandawana were uncharacteristically quiet somewhat in the transfer market even after parting ways with several players, with some sent out on loan. The Brazilians have made two key additions so far, with Fawaaz Basadien joining from Stellenbosch FC to strengthen the left-back spot, while Tsiki Ntsabeleng came on a loan deal from MLS club, FC Dallas. Their latest signing was Jody Ah Shene from Cape Town City but will be reportedly loaned out to AmaTuks in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. With the

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Munetsi On Which Pirates Player Should Move To Europe

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Zimbabwean national team captain Marshall Munetsi has earmarked Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng to next make the big spring to Europe. Munetsi also came through the same door at the Buccaneers before earning a high profile move to Stade Reims in France in 2019 and then signing for English Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers last season. “I think Rele is…I probably think he’s ready. I think it’s always the right time to move when you’re young,” he said on Michael Morton’s Pirates Podcast. “I hope that people that are surrounding him will probably give him the best advice to move.

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Cardoso On Basadien’s Lack Of Game-Time

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed the lack of game-time for defender Fawaaz Basadien. The Bafana Bafana left-back joined Masandawana from Stellenbosch in this transfer window, adding to an already stacked position that includes Aubrey Modiba, Devine Lunga, Asekho Tiwani, and Thato Sibiya.  He has seen limited action, making just four total appearances—with three starts among those—across all competitions. Cardoso explained that due to the team’s busy schedule, the team isn’t training much, which would see get an opportunity to impress in training. He then assured that the 28-year-old will get his turn to play. “Fawaaz has no problems,

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