Tag: South African football

Chiefs Gear Up For Zamalek Showdown As CAF Confed Cup Pressure Mounts

Kaizer Chiefs return to continental action this weekend, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a frustrating opening loss to Al Masry in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, Amakhosi now welcome Egyptian giants Zamalek to the Peter Mokaba Stadium for a match that could shape their entire tournament trajectory. The mood among supporters […]

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Jessica Motaung Explains How Kaizer Chiefs Handle Player Image Rights

Kaizer Chiefs have always been more than just a football club. They’re a cultural powerhouse, a brand that carries decades of heritage, style, and star power. But with that influence comes a complicated modern reality: image rights. And according to marketing director and board member Jessica Motaung, this world is becoming more dynamic and legally […]

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Ten-Man Stellenbosch Stun Orbit College With Dramatic Late Fightback

Stellenbosch FC produced the kind of late drama that leaves fans breathless and opponents heartbroken, rallying from behind to beat Orbit College 2-1 on Wednesday night. It was a chilly midweek Betway Premiership clash in Rustenburg, but the ending was fiery enough to warm every Maroons supporter watching. Orbit Start Strong But Stellies Keep Knocking […]

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Pirates Pull Level With Sundowns As Ouaddou’s Super Sub Strategy Pays Off

Orlando Pirates fans left Orlando Stadium buzzing on Tuesday night after watching a match that quietly proved something big. Yes, the Buccaneers are climbing the table. Yes, they look sharper, calmer and harder to break down. But more than that, there is a growing belief that Abdeslam Ouaddou’s project is taking shape far quicker than […]

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Nuno Santos Says Chloorkop Already Feels Like Home After Bright Sundowns Start

When Nuno Santos arrived at Mamelodi Sundowns earlier this season, many supporters wondered how quickly a Portuguese international making the jump from European football would adjust to the South African game. As it turns out, Santos himself says the transition has been far easier than he ever imagined. And if his recent performances are anything […]

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Broos Stuns SA With Two Big Surprises In Bafana’s AFCON Preliminary Squad

South Africans were glued to their screens on Monday afternoon as Hugo Broos unveiled his 36-man Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and the announcement delivered exactly what fans have come to expect from the Belgian coach: curveballs, debate, and hope. The tournament kicks off in Morocco on 21 December, […]

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Banyana Banyana Reveal Fresh, Dynamic Squad For Morocco Friendly

Banyana Banyana have dropped their latest squad announcement and it is filled with the familiar heartbeat of South African women’s football, mixed with a wave of rising stars ready to stake their claim. Head coach Desiree Ellis has called up 26 players for an international friendly against Morocco on 2 December 2025, a fixture that […]

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Mbokazi’s R51 Million Leap: Pirates Starlet Set For Bright Future In The MLS

Orlando Pirates fans woke up to major transfer news this week as 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi officially edged closer to a dream move abroad. The Buccaneers have agreed a R51 million deal with Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, confirming one of the biggest outgoing transfers from the club’s development system in recent years. A […]

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Galaxy Find Their Spark As KZN Derby Fizzles Out In Tight Premiership Weekend

South Africa’s football weekend delivered its usual mix of drama, frustration and unexpected twists as TS Galaxy reignited their top-eight push, Richards Bay and Durban City slugged out a tense stalemate, and AmaZulu reminded the league why they are becoming one of the season’s trickiest sides. For fans glued to their screens or sweating through […]

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Sundowns Shine, Chiefs Stumble And Stellies Steal It Late In Dramatic CAF Champions League & Conferderation Cup Weekend

South African clubs rode an emotional rollercoaster in CAF competition this weekend, delivering everything from champagne football to gut-punch endings. Mamelodi Sundowns put down a serious continental marker, Kaizer Chiefs were floored by a heartbreaking late blow, and Stellenbosch FC kept their fairy tale run alive with a stoppage-time winner that sent fans into wild […]

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