Petersen Gives Glimpse On Chiefs Plan For 25/26

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen says fans can look forward to seeing better build-ups from the back, from the side in the upcoming season because there is better understanding and trust among players. Petersen was in goals for Chiefs in the preseason match against Asante Kotoko where they lost 3-2 on penalties to the Ghanaian outfit. Petersen reckons the Toyota Cup match and the preseason friendlies in Holland showed how the players trust each other now and are in alignment which will show when the season starts. “If you compare last season, like from the start of pre-season to obviously

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Ellis On Banyana’s Upcoming WAFCON Qualifier

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says they have to leave no stone unturned ahead of their 2026 WAFCON qualifier against DR Congo in three months. SA finished in a disappointing fourth place as they failed to defend their 2022 WAFCON crown. ALSO READ: Three Banyana Players In WAFCON Best XIJane Breaks Her Silence On Banyana’s Dismal WAFCON Upon arrival from Morocco on Monday evening, Ellis was asked what the future looks like, a question she shrugged off saying Banyana were preparing for the WAFCON qualifier and the COSAFA Cup. “We have to prepare for a qualifier in October,”

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Basadien Bids Farewell To Stellenbosch

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Bafana Bafana left-back Fawaaz Basadien has bid farewell to Stellenbosch FC after joining Mamelodi Sundowns. Basadien’s move to Sundowns came as no surprise, after the left-back had another strong season with the Cape Winelands side, playing in 46 games, with 15 goal contributions. The former Cape Town City defender played a major role in Stellies reaching the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final and finishing in third place in the Betway Premiership to secure CAFCC football again. The 28-year-old joins the likes of Divine Lunga, Asekho Tiwani, Aubrey Modiba and Terrence Mashego in that left-back position at Sundowns, but before shifting focus

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Benni Names Final 25-Man CHAN Squad

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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man squad for the 2024 Total Energies CHAN tournament. The former Bafana Bafana striker has made just three changes to his final squad for the tournament scheduled to kick off this Saturday, August 2, 2025. Brian Michira, Chrispin Erambo, and Edward Omondi have been called upon to replace the trio of Mohammed Bajaber, Swaleh Pamba, and Brian Musa. Kenya take on DR Congo on Sunday, August 3, followed by clashes against Angola, Morocco, and Zambia in Group A. Here’s the full squad: Goalkeeper: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Sebastian Wekesa Defenders:

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Official: Ex-Chiefs Starlet Headlines Eight Galaxy Signings

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TS Galaxy have announced the signings of eight players including former Kaizer Chiefs DDC captain Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi. The Rockets had another stellar season as they finished in top half bracket of the Betway Premiership standings for the second season running. ALSO READ: Dolly Clears Air On Galaxy ExitZajmovic Set For Shock Galaxy Exit Nkosi, Anslin Williams, Matome Mmolai, Mzwandile Dlamini, Siyabonga Nguessan, Onke Moletshe, Sedwyn George & Veluyeke Zulu have all been announced as the club’s new arrivals.

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Chivaviro Receives Approach From Asia

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Eastern District from the Hong Kong Premier League are the latest to approach striker Ranga Chivaviro for his services. Chivaviro, 32, has been in demand since his Kaizer Chiefs exit upon the expiry of his contract with Azam, TS Galaxy and Siwelele all showing interest in his services. Chippa United later made an approach, as they look to improve their attack for the upcoming season and now the top-flight side of Hong Kong, which is situated on the Southeast of China have entered the fray. The towering striker, who scored nine goals in 45 games for Amakhosi looks close to

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How Much Prize Money Ribeiro Got At PSL Awards

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa was the big winner at the Premier Soccer League awards on Tuesday evening, lifting four accolades, including the Footballer of the Season. The Brazilian can look back at an outstanding 2024/25 campaign, scoring 21 goals and assisting in 14 more. He was nominated in several categories and walked away with the coveted Footballer of the Season prize, which saw him bag R250 000. In addition, he was also named Betway Premiership Player’s Player of the Season, the only award voted for by the players themselves – which earned him another R200 000. In addition,

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Official: Pirates Announce New Captains

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Orlando Pirates have announced their new captains for the 2025/26 season after Innocent Maela has left the club. Maela left the club at the end of last season, having donned the armband since 2022 when he took over from Happy Jele. The club announced on Wednesday that Nkosinathi Sibisi has been named the club’s new captain after a vote by the first-team players. “It is truly an honour and privilege to be named captain of this great institution,” Sibsi told the club’s media team. “It’s a responsibility that I accept and promise to fulfil the role in the best way

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Maema Distances Himself Over Transfer Talk

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Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says now is not the time to talk about his future as they head for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in East Africa. Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya are hosting the continental showpiece that kicks off this weekend and Maema is likely to remain there for the upcoming season, with Simba SC favourites to land his signature for a season-long loan. Siwelele were also keen on his services, as part of a three-player loan with Keagan Johannes and Terrence Mashego said to have been considered, which now, all seems unlikely. “No comment on

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