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Moroka Swallows coach Steve Komphela says he was not surprised by the heroic performance of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine in the MTN8 final, having witnessed his qualities first-hand at Bloemfontein Celtic in the 2018/19 season. Chaine was at his best as he saved three penalties as Pirates beat Mamelodi...

TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic believes Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have enough quality to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the league title this season. Ramovic was appointed as Galaxy head coach in October 2021 and since then he has witnessed Sundowns winning the league title two times. In 2021/22,...

MTN have announced the official MTN8 Team of the Tournament after Orlando Pirates claimed the first silverware of the domestic 2023/24 season. The Buccaneers beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on penalties in the final after the game had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. Jose Riveiro's men defended their title from last season,...

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Siyabonga Nomvethe feels the gap between his former club and that of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates is too big. Bhele, who also played for Pirates and used to torment Sundowns during his playing days, said the Buccaneers have done well in appeasing their fans by...

Orlando Pirates defender Sandile Mthethwa’s game-time this season may be limited following the return from injury of Olisah Ndah, but he says whenever coach Jose Riveiro plays him he will use it to his advantage. Mthethwa watched the MTN8 final in the stands as Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns on post...

Orlando Pirates have claimed bragging rights on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs in a legends Soweto Derby 2-1. Both teams met at the Pumas Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni (Witbank) on Saturday afternoon as part of the 12-year anniversary of Masemanzi Mining Holdings. “A game between Chiefs and Pirates is never a...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro hasn’t given up on the league title despite being 17 points behind run-away leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with three games in hand. Pirates didn’t start the season as they would’ve hoped after suffering a 1-0 defeat in their opening league match to Stellenbosch FC at...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has insisted Amakhosi are used to the pressure that comes with representing the black and gold jersey, that Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates lifting trophies doesn't add additional pressure onto their shoulders. While Chiefs are still chasing their first silverware in eight years, Pirates have...

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures, venues and dates for the round of 16 in the Carling Knockout Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns kicking off the tournament. The draw for the tournament took place on Tuesday after the traditional Carling Black Label Cup was extended to 16 teams, and...

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that tickets for the upcoming Soweto Derby have gone on sale. Amakhosi will host their bitter rivals for the 178th Soweto Derby on Saturday, 11 November at the FNB Stadium, with the highly anticipated clash set to kick off at 15:30. On Friday, Chiefs confirmed that tickets...