Was Sirino Offside In Chiefs’ Defeat To SSU? Hlungwani Explains

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Gaston Sirino was not supposed to be called offside in Kaizer Chiefs‘ defeat to SuperSport United, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. Amakhosi were hammered 4-1 by Matsatsantsa in the drama-filled Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium which also saw the Uruguayan been sent for two bookable offences. Dissecting the incident, Hlungwani was critical of the fourth official who ruled the Chiefs star to be in an offside position when he received the ball from a Yusuf Maart cross. “Here we see… the law says, ‘A player is in an offside position at the moment the ball is played

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Official: PSL Coach Resigns

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AmaZulu have confirmed that co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has resigned with immediate effect, while Arthur Zwane will continue as sole head coach. In October last year, AmaZulu announced Zwane and Vilakazi as co-coaches following Pablo Franco Martin’s unsuccessful start to the season, which saw Usuthu languish in the relegation zone. The duo had a good start and pushed the team to fifth place in the league, but they were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup in the Round of 16 by Marumo Gallants away from home. However, on Tuesday, Usuthu announced Kanu’s departure upon his own wish, with Zwane taking over

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Ten Hag Breaks Silence On Man United Sacking

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Four months after leaving Manchester United, former manager Erik ten Hag has since broken his silence about his sacking. The Dutch mentor won two domestic cups during his two-and-a-bit seasons but was shown the exit door following a string of poor results with the 2-1 loss against West Ham United being the last staw. In October 2024, he was fired and replaced by Ruben Amorim, and he has now given his first sit-down interview discussing his time at Old Trafford which he admits he misses. “I had already decided for myself, ‘Okay, I’m not doing anything until July 1’,” the

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Official: Former Chiefs Striker Lands New Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Bofils-Caleb Bimenyimana has been unveiled by Algerian giants USM Alger, as reported by iDiski Times. The 27-year-old left Persian Gulf Pro League side Zob Ahan Esfahan before the end of the window via mutual termination and has quickly found a new home. On Monday, the eight-time league champions announced their newest signing to bolster their attacking options, as previously reported by this publication. “The Burundian striker had signed with the club on February 5, 2025 on a contract extending until January 31, 2026 with a possibility of renewal,” the club stated. “Caleb began training with the

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Hlungwani Details Onyango Red Card & Morena Shirt Confusion

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani says Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango was correctly sent off by Masixole Bambiso in their Betway Premiership clash against Marumo Gallants. The Sundowns captain fouled Gallants striker Gabadinho Mhango thus resulting in him getting his second yellow card of the evening and marching orders. Despite being one man down, Miguel Cardoso’s charges rallied from a goal down to beat Bahlabane Ba Ntwa 3-1. Speaking on Soccerzone, the ‘Principal’ applauded Bambiso for the right call in sending off the Ugandan shotstopper as the league leaders received their ninth red card off the campaign. “We see Onyango

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AmaZulu Set For Shock Coaching Change

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Vusumuzi Vilakazi could be on his way out of AmaZulu FC, with Arthur Zwane to become the sole head coach, iDiksi Times has learnt.  In October last year, AmaZulu announced Zwane and Vilakazi as co-coaches following Pablo Franco Martin’s unsuccessful start to the season, which saw Usuthu languish in the relegation zone. The duo had a good start and pushed the team to fifth place in the league, but they were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup in the Round of 16 by Marumo Gallants away from home. This publication has gathered that Vilakazi is on his way out of

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New System, Partnership In Place For Tickets After Soweto Derby Issues

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Stadium Management Chief Executive Officer Bertie Grobbelaar has confirmed their new ticketing partner and several changes after the issues at the recent Soweto Derby. In a match that many would remember for Patrick Maswanganyi’s last-minute winner with an audacious panenka penalty for Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs, for some, it was an event that was marred by lack of control of supporters entering the Calabash. With the capacity set at 87,000 for the game, over 100,000 fans were inside the arena, which caused an overflow, with fans eventually entering areas as the media zone, jumping over fences and creating chaos

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Official: PSL Make Royal AM Decision

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The Premier Soccer League have kicked Royal AM out of the Nedbank Cup for the current season, after the NSL Executive Committee met on Monday. The club has been severely impacted after the South African Tax and Revenue Service raided the houses and seized luxury cars of President Shauwn Mkhize over an alleged R40 million tax debt. The club has also been hit by a FIFA transfer ban over the outstanding payment of Samir Nurkovic, who the club owes R15 million in salaries (plus interest). In addition, the club failed to pay their players and staff in November in December,

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Broos On Sundowns, Pirates & Stellies CAF Progress

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the CAF inter-club performances of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch bodes well for the national team. With Sundowns and Pirates in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League and Stellies in the Confederation Cup, the bulk of those players are likely to form part of Broos’ next national team selection to face Lesotho and Benin in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In the last squad as many as 15 were part of the three clubs, and the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations winning coach says it’s part of the reason

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