Blitzboks boss Philip Snyman has selected an experienced 13-man squad for their 2025/26 season opening tournament in Dubai. Eleven players involved in their season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship victory in Los Angeles in May will be part of the Springbok Sevens squad for the 2026 HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai next weekend. while Blitzbok head […] More
Pitso Mosimane has signed a groundbreaking coaching deal with Tanzanian side Young Africans. The legendary South African coach has been busy in his quest to unearth future stars while he waits for his next senior coaching role. The 61-year-old coach last coached Iranian side Esteghlal FC. He parted ways with them early in the year […] More
An Orlando Pirates star has particularly impressed Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande. The Buccanners signed a host of new players in the off-season. In fact, no less than 14 new players arrived at the club. With a new coach, and a refreshed squad, it was going to be interesting to see how all of the […] More
Kaizer Chiefs have six players who could be out of contract by the end of the season. The players whose current contracts expire end of the season are Brandon Petersen, Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Gaston Sirino, Pule Mmodi and Sibongiseni Mthethwa. Petersen and Mthethwa have featured regularly for Amakhosi this season and will likely extend […] More
Kaizer Chiefs sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, believes Amakhosi pose a threat in their CAF Confederation Cup group. The Soweto giants have been drawn in the so-called ‘group of death’ containing two top Egyptian opponents, Al Masry and Zamalek, as well as Zambian side, Zesco United. Amakhosi reached the group stages by edging out AS […] More
Sipho Mbule’s ex-youth coach Pitso Mokoena says the gifted midfielder has one last chance at Orlando Pirates. After bouncing around several clubs in South Africa and battling with off-field issues, the 27-year-old is back in the fold for Bafana. Can Master Chef deliver the goods? Mbule’s youth coach says Orlando Pirates is his last chance […] More
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to the signing of Bafana midfielder Masindi Nemtajela with a personal gesture. Nemtajela’s move to Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side has also seen him earn national team recognition. How did Ouaddou get this over the line? Orlando Pirates did more than Kaizer Chiefs to secure Nemtajela It’s reported via The Citizen that […] More
Over the last couple of weeks, the Springboks have worn their ‘alternate’ white jersey for the recent Tests against France and Italy. This was in line with the Six Nations’ adoption of World Rugby’s colour-blind-inclusive guidelines, which aims to make matches easier to follow for the estimated 300 million colour-blind viewers worldwide. However, with the […] More
Today’s Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at issues around Sipho Mbule and a new teenage midfield maestro training with the seniors. Mbule recently starred for Bafana in a friendly. Meanwhile, youngster Mpho Padime has caused a stir on Instagram. Krieling expects big things from Pirates gem Padime Pirates Diski Challenge coach Roscoe Krieling replaced Joseph […] More
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have handed Orlando Pirates two heavy fines. The punishment comes after Saint-Eloi Lupopo lodged complaints over incidents during their CAF Champions League qualifier. CAF RULES IN FAVOUR OF ST-ELOI LUPOPO Orlando Pirates tried to fight back off the pitch following their dramatic exit. The Buccaneers were beaten 3–0 in […] More
The 2025 CAF awards didn’t turn out to be a big night for South African football, but for Morocco. Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Queens Park Rangers defender Tylon Smith both lost out on the Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year gongs. SOUTH AFRICANS LOSE OUT ON CAF AWARDS The […] More
Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has spoken about his fallout with Monnapule Saleng. The speedy winger had a good relationship with Riveiro during his time with the Buccaneers, but things changed last season. After helping the Pirates win the MTN8 title, Saleng was used sparingly until December, when he did not even make […] More
