Local football critic and analyst Nadim Lukhele has accused Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane of favouring Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their MTN8 final clash with Orlando Pirates. Lukhele claims Mosimane misled Pirates by saying Sundowns stars Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba were injured while on national team duty, suggesting their
Teboho Mokoena produced a match-winning performance for Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final — but the midfielder has revealed he was carrying enormous personal pain behind the scenes. Mokoena scored the opening goal as Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 at a packed Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night to lift
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the players who remain unavailable as they prepare to return to Betway Premiership action against Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday. The Soweto giants host Stellies at FNB Stadium at 7.30pm, with coach Fernando Da Cruz hoping to have enough fit players available for the important league encounter.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thabo Cele has opened up about the difficult circumstances surrounding his departure from Kaizer Chiefs before making the move to the Brazilians. The 29-year-old was left behind when Chiefs travelled abroad for their pre-season camp as negotiations between the two clubs over compensation delayed his transfer. Despite
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed the tactical thinking behind his decision to leave Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis out of the starting line-up for Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers suffered a 2-0 defeat at Moses Mabhida Stadium, surrendering their four-year reign as MTN8 champions. Appollis’
Mamelodi Sundowns have ended their long wait for MTN8 glory, and ended Orlando Pirates’ dominance with a 2-0 win in Saturday’s final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving Masandawana an early advantage in the highly anticipated showdown. The midfielder reacted
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has delivered an unexpected message to the referees ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. Speaking to SuperSport TV before kick-off, Cardoso wished the match officials well and called on the players to make their job easier in what promises to be a
Renowned South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Tom, one of Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, has established himself as one of the
Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rayaan Jacobs insists the Buccaneers have left nothing to chance as they prepare for another shot at MTN8 glory. Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 6pm, with the Soweto giants chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title. Despite reaching the final for
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli has been ruled out of Saturday’s MTN8 final, but the midfielder has refused to let another serious injury keep him away from his teammates. The 30-year-old has been forced to watch from the sidelines after suffering a grade-three ankle ligament tear during Pirates’ clash with
