Pirates & Stellies Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have both named their respective starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The Buccaneers are seeking their first league win of the 2025/26 campaign after going 1-0 to Sekhukhune United in their opening clash before suffering a 2-1 loss to Marumo Gallants. Stellies on the other hand also succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in their season opener before being held to a 1-1 draw by Magesi. The hosts don’t have a good record against the Cape Winelands outfit having won just three, losing four and drawing

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Sundowns vs Magesi Starting XIs Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight’s Betway Premiership tie against Magesi FC at Seshego Stadium. The reigning champions have had a slow start this campaign pickinp up four points from their opening two matches after a 1-1 draw with Chippa United before bagging a 2-0 victory against AmaZulu in their most recent league outing. Dikwena Tsa Meetse are unbeaten in their first two matches as they jotted down back-to-back stalemates against Polokwane City and Stellenbosch. Sundowns have dominated this fixture winning both ties last season which was a 2-1 away victory and 2-0 success at home. Here’s

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Barker Pleased With Phili’s Growth

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has been left impressed with young Langelihle Phili’s growth and hopes this will be his breakthrough season. Phili has been a promising prospect in the colours of Stellies since joining from AmaZulu with the dribbling wizard helping them win the DStv Diski Challenge before he was promoted to the senior team side. The 20-year-old played some minutes last season in the senior side and finished the season with one goal and one assist.  Things seem to have been coming quite alright for Phili as he already scored two goals in two matches this season.

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2025/26 Opening MFC Fixtures Released

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The PSL has released opening weekend fixtures for the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship set to get underway this coming weekend. Newcomers Gomora United take on Leicesterford City, formerly JDR Stars, on Friday, 22 August at 15:00 while Highbury FC go head-to-head against the University of Pretoria at the same time. On Saturday, 23 August, it’s a jam-packed afternoon with all the matches playing at 15:00 as Black Leopards entertain Casric Stars and former Betway Premiership campaigners Cape Town City are at home against Venda FC. Milford FC welcome Lerumo Lions, who were relegated to the amateur ranks at the end

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Maduka On The Return Of Sibanyoni

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Magesi FC head coach John Maduka has broken his silence into the return of striker Thabang Sibanyoni. Sibanyoni spent the last five months of last season on loan at Magesi from Mamelodi Sundowns and managed to score two goals and one assist and then returned to Magesi this season permanently after he was released by Masandawana.  The 29-year-old came off the bench against Stellenbosch in the 1-1 draw and Maduka highly praised Sibanyoni stating that he will add a lot to that Magesi striking department and they will have to play to his strengths to get the best out of

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Sales On Red-Hot 25/26 Start

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Arthur Sales says he is pleased with how they have started the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season despite having a short preseason. The defending champions face Magesi FC in Seshego on Wednesday, having picked up four points from their two league matches to sit in fifth place on the log table, five points from leaders Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs.   Their hosts have managed two points from their opening fixtures and are currently in 12th position. The Brazilian has been in good form, scoring a goal and recording two assists so far in the league, and he

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Khanye Compares Sirino To Sundowns Star

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has hailed attacking Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino for his goal and performance against Richards Bay, saying he is ‘special’ like Lucas Ribeiro. Sirino came off the bench to score the only goal of the game, a scorcher from outside the box to hand Chiefs their third successive league victory this season. Amakhosi are one of the only two sides with a perfect record so far this campaign, sitting in second place on the log table with nine points behind Sekhukhune United who have a healthier goal difference. Khanye complimented the goal and insisted Sirino

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Spurs On Verge Of Losing Another Star On A Free?

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Cape Town Spurs could lose striker Mervin Boji on a free transfer to Chippa United after he has also taken his matter to the PSL DRC. The Eastern Cape-based side showed interest in Boji, though there’s no green light on whether he is a free agent or not at this stage, with a verdict expected to be out next week. Following the PSL DRC ruling that both Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman are free agents ahead of their moves to Kaizer Chiefs there has been a precedent, and the Chilli Boys also stand a good chance of securing promising striker,

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Dolly Wanted By Surprise PSL Club

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Cape Town City are said to be keen on luring Keagan Dolly to the club ahead of the 2025/26 season in an ambitious approach for the second-tier side. Dolly, 32, was with the South Africa national team at the African Nations Championship in East Africa where they were knocked out in the group stages despite not losing any game. But following the dramatic 3-3 with Uganda, Bafana are on their way back home and many players of Molefi Ntseki’s squad are still looking for new clubs – including Dolly after parting ways with TS Galaxy. The Citizens are ready to

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