South African football fans are set for a rare treat later this year as Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to host German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in a high-profile international friendly. The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that the much-anticipated clash will be shown live on free-to-air television, giving supporters across the […]
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The Betway Premiership title race is tightening and Mamelodi Sundowns know they cannot afford any slip ups. On Tuesday night, the reigning champions travel to Rustenburg to face Orbit College FC at Olympia Park in a match that carries very different stakes for both sides. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 CAT. For Sundowns, it is […]
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Confusion around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to step forward and clarify the country’s position. Speaking during a media briefing at Freedom Park on Wednesday, McKenzie responded to growing speculation that South Africa could take over hosting duties for the next […]
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The Betway Premiership title race continues to heat up after a dramatic midweek round of fixtures saw both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates claim crucial victories while other matches produced tense draws and hard-fought battles across the league. With only a handful of points separating the top teams, every match now carries added pressure. Wednesday […]
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As South Africa looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questions are already being asked about what comes next for Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. The Belgian mentor, who turns 74 next month, has previously suggested that the tournament in North America could mark the end of his coaching career. Yet South African […]
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Kaizer Chiefs’ difficult run in the Betway Premiership continued on Tuesday evening after a narrow 1-0 loss to Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex. The defeat marked Chiefs’ third consecutive league loss and their fourth setback in five matches across all competitions. For Richards Bay, however, the victory was a welcome breakthrough. The Natal […]
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South African football has seen its fair share of heated debates and questionable decisions, but the storm that followed Golden Arrows’ 1 0 victory over Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup round of 16 struck a deeper nerve across the football community. Now, SAFA has acted, confirming that referee Michael Mosemeng has been handed a four […]
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South African football has been waiting a long time for a moment like this. After years of financial strain and uncertainty, SAFA finally received the kind of backing that can change the direction of the game. Standard Bank has officially signed on as the sponsor for all national teams from 2026 to 2030, and the […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns were made to sweat at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday afternoon, but a late surge inspired by Iqraam Rayners ensured the reigning champions walked away with a 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United. The win keeps the Brazilians neck and neck with Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership race as the season tightens. Be the […]
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Few matchdays in South African football stir the soul quite like the Soweto Derby. On Saturday afternoon, the FNB Stadium felt that familiar weight of history as Orlando Pirates delivered one of their most polished performances in recent years, sweeping Kaizer Chiefs aside with a confident 3 0 victory. It was a result that did […]
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A familiar challenge in unfamiliar territory Bafana Bafana are gearing up for one of their most demanding FIFA World Cup campaigns in years, and head coach Hugo Broos believes their choice of base camp could be the difference between simply competing and genuinely performing. Their home for the tournament will be Pachuca, Mexico, a city […]
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Few fixtures in South Africa create the kind of electricity that the Soweto Derby summons. When Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates walk into FNB Stadium on Saturday, 28 February, they’re not just playing for points. They’re stepping into a 50-year saga that continues to shape the country’s footballing heartbeat. This year’s clash arrives with new […]
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