Downs Ladies Claim Tshwane Derby, Big Wins For JVW & Galaxy

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies claimed the bragging rights in the Tshwane Derby with a 4-0 thumping of TUT Matsatsantsa, while JVW hammered Ezemvelo 4-1 and TS Galaxy Queens kept in touch with a 3-1 win over Durban Ladies. Boitumelo Rabale scored a brace to take her goal tally to nine while Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Nthabiseng Majiya came off the bench to seal the victory as Sundowns and keep their 100% clean sheet intact after 11 matches. TUT on the other hand dropped to fourth position on the table with 21 points also from 11 outings.   Galaxy Queens moved up to

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PSL Promotion Playoffs On Hold

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The Premier Soccer League promotional playoffs are set to begin on a new date amidst confusion. The Betway Premiership still has an outstanding game between SuperSport United and Golden Arrows to be completed after the game was abandoned in February at half-time with a 1-1 scoreline. It has now finally been confirmed, three months later, that the match will continue from 45 minutes as it was abandoned during half-time with the new date is set for Thursday, 29 May at 12:00. The playoffs were set to kick off on Tuesday, 27 May, with two Motsepe Foundation Championship sides, second and

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Lowe Rewarded After Historic AFCON U20 Triumph

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South Africa U20 goalkeeper Fletcher Lowe has been rewarded with a new contract by his Portuguese side Estoril Praia. Lowe has had a good AFCON in Egypt where he played seven games, kept four clean sheets and produced one assist which was in the final. The Estoril Praia goalkeeper was also named U20 AFCON goalkeeper of the tournament. After being with Portuguese giants Benfica, the former Fish Hoek & Ubuntu junior, who has been in Portugal for the past four years, joined Estoril in 2024. The 18-year-old has been highly praised by most South Africans for his exploits at the

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Richards Bay Address Mbuthuma Links To Soweto Giants

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Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel says as far as they know Yanela Mbuthuma will remain at the club despite interest from Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The 23-year-old South Africa junior international is ranked amongst the finest prospects in the Premier Soccer League and played an integral role in the club not only retaining their status, but all but mathematically secure a top eight finish. He scored in their final game of the season as they ousted relegation-threatened SuperSport United 2-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium this weekend. “Mbuthuma has been fantastic this season, he’s shown a lot of promise,

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Next Bafana Opponent Confirmed

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Bafana Bafana will take on neighbours Mozambique in an international friendly at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. This match serves as preparation for the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches where South Africa tops Group C with 13 points from six outings. Head coach Hugo Broos named a 41-member preliminary squad last week as Bafana prepare to take on Tanzania at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday, 6 June, before the tie against the Mambas five days later, as per SAFA. As of Sunday, 1 June, the team is expected to report for camp before

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Latest Jali Update

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Veteran midfield maestro Andile Jali is set to leave Chippa United at the end of June with retirement talk on the cards. Jali joined Chippa United at the beginning of the season on a one-year contract with an option to extend for a further with his deal coming to an end in June. The 35-year-old played just over 700 minutes this season for the Chili Boys and has been troubled by injuries, which played a huge part in his lack of game-time. This publication has learnt, Jali won’t be returning to Chippa for the 2025/26 season after his contract expired,

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Official: Ten Hag Lands New Club

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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been unveiled as new coach of Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 2023/24 Bundesliga champions came second under Xabi Alonso last season, but the Spaniard opted to leave his project in Germany to join Real Madrid. Leverkusen had won the title unbeaten with Alonso, who also lifted the DFB Pokal and German Super Cup, and guided Bayer into the Europa League final during his time in Germany. Now, ten Hag, who had been without a job since being sacked by United, has been unveiled as new head coach after penning a deal

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Zwane – Why Mofokeng Deserves Player Of The Season

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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has explained why he would pick Relebohile Mofokeng over Lucas Ribeiro Costa as his Player of the Season. Zwane found Usuthu in 16th place and guided them to a top eight finish, securing sixth place after holding Orlando Pirates to a 1-1 draw on Saturday. After the draw, Zwane was asked for his pick for the Player of the Season, and while he admitted Lucas Ribeiro is an obvious choice, he would pick Mofokeng for how he has carried the Buccaneers. “I don’t want to sound controversial, but I think you look at Rele

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Komphela – Champions Are Born Out Of Tragedies

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Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Steve Komphela is confident the squad has the quality and character to win the CAF Champions League in Cairo. Sundowns conceded a 94th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids which was deflating for the squad and fans as they were seconds away from taking a lead and clean sheet to Cairo this week. However, Walid El-Karti’s last second effort was a sucker punch and an away goal that outweighs Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s strike that looked to be handing the 2016 champions an advantage. “It’s a draw, we’re in a final

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