Mngqithi Voices Worries Over Bafana’s Weak Spot Ahead Of WC

, ,

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has raised concerns regarding what he perceives as a weak link for Bafana Bafana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  South Africa is set to compete in the global showpiece this June and July across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.  Speaking on the Up Back Through podcast, Mngqithi was asked for his thoughts on the squad with the tournament just two months away.  While he expressed confidence in the quality of the players and the team’s progress under Hugo Broos, he admitted to being worried about the central defence—an area that faced heavy criticism following the

Read more

Hunt Makes CAFCL Final Prediction

, , ,

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has predicted Mamelodi Sundowns to win this season’s CAF Champions League crown. Stellenbosch put a stop to Sundowns’ winning streak on Wednesday, holding them to a 1-1 draw following a late goal from on-loan striker, Tshegofatso Mabasa. Sundowns are competing for two major trophies: the Betway Premiership, where they are currently sitting in second place, and the CAFCL, where they are in the final. After losing to the Egyptian side Pyramids last season in the final, Hunt believes that this is their year to win the trophy after a 10-year wait. They will face

Read more

Petersen Reacts to Broos Bafana Admission

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has responded to Hugo Broos’ revelation that he would have included him in the latest Bafana Bafana squad if not for injury. The 31-year-old has featured in three matches for Amakhosi after missing five due to a setback.  Unfortunately, his injury coincided with the period Broos was looking to give him a national team opportunity when Bafana played Panama in two friendlies. In his absence, the coach turned to Sekhukhune United’s Renaldo Leaner, while Orlando Pirates’ Sipho Chaine was left out.  Petersen is now aiming to use the remaining six league matches to impress ahead

Read more

Sibisi On Bouncing Back After League Setbacks 

, ,

Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has reflected on how the team responded to recent league setbacks, including draws against Siwelele and Richards Bay. The Buccaneers remain firmly in the title race, going stride for stride with Mamelodi Sundowns, who are chasing a ninth straight championship. Pirates were first held to a 1-1 draw at home by Siwelele, and after back-to-back wins, dropped points again in a 2-2 draw with Richards Bay. Despite those results denting their momentum, Pirates still lead the standings with 58 points from 25 matches, one match ahead of second-placed Sundowns who are on 57 points. Sibisi

Read more

Official: Sekhukhune United Confirm Tinkler Exit

, , ,

Sekhukhune United have officially confirmed the exit of Eric Tinkler as Head Coach with immediate effect. While the news broke of Tinkler’s exit last week, the club remained silent on the situation, even though he was absent from the bench last week against Stellenbosch, with Paulus Masehe taking charge. Now the club has officially confirmed Tinkler’s exit after 13 months, with Masehe taking over in the interim. “Sekhukhune United Football Club confirms that it has reached a mutual agreement with Head Coach, Mr Eric Tinkler, to part ways with immediate effect,” read the club’s statement. “Mr Tinkler departs the Babina

Read more

Khalil Plays Down Derby Pressure

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has downplayed the pressure of the upcoming Betway Premiership Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates, saying at the end of the day it’s worth three points like other matches and won’t distract his side from their targets. The sides meet in a must win encounter on Sunday at the sold out FNB Stadium looking to main the momentum with both coming in on the back of respective six game unbeaten runs. Chiefs who are the visitors in the clash lost the first round meeting 3-0 in February and are currently third on the standings with

Read more

Zwane On Position 3 Prospects After Setbacks

, ,

AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane says he still believes anything can happen regarding a top-three finish, despite his side experiencing recent setbacks.  Usuthu have not tasted victory in their last three matches, following draws against Sekhukhune United and Siwelele and a loss to Orlando Pirates. They are currently fourth, seven points behind Kaizer Chiefs. Zwane noted that while their primary target has always been a top-four finish, they still fancied their chances for third place, as they harbour ambitions of playing continental football. “Our target as a club has just always been position four, but we fencied our chances of going to position three and going to

Read more

Tso Makes Cardoso Admission

, ,

iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has admitted that he’s humbled by how Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has turned things around at the club, after calling for the coach’s head earlier on in the season. Cardoso’s side defeated his former club ES Tunis 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie at home on Saturday, to win the two legged affair 2-0 on aggregate following a 1-0 victory in the first leg. This is the third time in as many successive seasons that the Portuguese mentor has qualified for the Champions League final and now twice with Sundowns, but

Read more

Ouaddou On the Importance Of The Derby in The Title Race

, ,

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained how big the upcoming Soweto Derby is and the importance of playing it. The Betway Premiership title race is heating up at the moment with Pirates and Sundowns pushing each other like nobody’s business. Sundowns dropped two points on Wednesday evening when they played a 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch FC. Following the midweek results for Sundowns, Pirates remain top of the Betway Premiership, one point ahead of Sundowns, who have a game in hand. Ouaddou who is in charge of his second Soweto derby explained how big this fixture is, as he

Read more