Three years ago, Aden McCarthy was learning his trade in the Kaizer Chiefs youth ranks at Naturena. But now on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League, the 23-year-old centre-back could be walking out at Old Trafford to face Manchester United. This will be a big reminder of just how
Marumo Gallants have parted ways with head coach Phuti Mohafe and assistant coach Musa Bilankulu, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The decision takes effect immediately, ending Mohafe’s short spell in charge after he was appointed in June from Polokwane City. “Marumo Gallants confirms that the club has parted ways with
Teboho Mokoena wants Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their winning run going when they host Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. The Brazilians arrive on the back of four straight wins across all competitions. Mokoena was central to the latest one, scoring a late winner
Orlando Pirates have completed the permanent signing of Bheki Mabuza from Marumo Gallants, with two Buccaneers players moving the other way on loan. The club confirmed an agreement has been reached for Mabuza’s return, calling it a homecoming for a player who was previously part of the setup. “The move
The Champions League group phase kicked off in style on Tuesday, with two of Europe’s traditional heavyweights delivering contrasting but equally compelling statements. Manchester City grind out a professional win in Portugal, while Real Madrid survived a Bernabeu battle against Jose Mourinho’s former side. Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester
Kylian Mbappé says it is no surprise people already see him as a Ballon d’Or contender after a historic World Cup — but he knows individual glory will mean little if Real Madrid keep falling short. The France captain won the Golden Boot with 10 goals this summer as Les
Morena Ramoreboli is set to return to the Bafana Bafana setup, where he will work under head coach Pitso Mosimane after a successful spell in Botswana. The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Botswana Football Association (BFA) confirmed the move, describing it as a reflection of the “strong footballing relationship
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has shut down talk that he is chasing praise after delivering the club a second CAF Champions League title. The Brazilians ended a nine-year wait for Africa’s biggest prize in May, beating Morocco’s AS FAR in the final. It was Sundowns’ first Champions League crown
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the first Betway Premiership Monthly Awards of the 2026/27 season, recognising standout individual brilliance from August. Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was named Coach of the Month after steering the defending champions to an unbeaten start of three wins and one draw
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has broken its silence on the delayed FIFA World Cup 2026 bonuses owed to Bafana Bafana players and support staff, amid growing frustration within the national team setup. It is understood that players and members of the support staff were planning to stage a
