Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi has questioned whether Mamelodi Sundowns are moving away from the identity that has made them one of South Africa’s most dominant teams. Vilakazi has offered a strong assessment of head coach Miguel Cardoso, describing him as a coach who prefers
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Asanele Velebayi has backed new signing Faiz Abrahams to make a big impact at Naturena. Abrahams joined Chiefs on a season-long loan from Stellenbosch earlier this month. However, the 21-year-old is yet to make his debut after the opening three Betway Premiership matches and the first round
Patrick Maswanganyi has broken his silence following his departure from Orlando Pirates, expressing his gratitude to the club, his teammates, staff and supporters. The attacking midfielder brought his time with the Buccaneers to an end after completing his move away from the Soweto giants. Maswanganyi became a popular figure among
Orlando Pirates put together a professional performance at Orlando Stadium, seeing off Sekhukhune United 2-0 in a Matchday 4 Betway Premiership clash that also doubled as a quick-turnaround rematch of their MTN8 quarter-final just three days earlier. The opening exchanges were scrappy and stop-start, with fouls disrupting any real rhythm
The South African Football Association (SAFA) says the R20 million received from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for the implementation of VAR has not been spent. DSAC transferred the money to SAFA in April 2026 to support the VAR project in South African football. SAFA says it
Orlando Pirates have made three changes to their starting XI for Tuesday night’s Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United. The Soweto giants are facing Sekhukhune for the second of three consecutive matches. Pirates won the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final 1-0 last weekend. Deon Hotto scored the only goal
Orlando Pirates have confirmed a late setback ahead of their return to Betway Premiership action against Sekhukhune United tonight. The Buccaneers will host Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena – the game starts at 7.30pm. In a statement, the club confirmed that Tshepang Moremi will miss the match after failing
Former Orlando Pirates star Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi has given his opinion on the surprise departure of Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi. Pirates announced on Monday evening that Maswanganyi had been sold to a club in Bahrain, ending speculation about his future. Maswanganyi had become one of the club’s biggest fan favourites over
Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed what made his decision to leave the national team job particularly difficult. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad last weekend, Broos said he considered continuing with Bafana after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite previously announcing that he
Veteran Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika says there has been a big improvement in the team spirit as the players continue to adapt to new coach Fernando Da Cruz’s system and structure. Amakhosi have made a positive start to the Betway Premiership campaign, winning two and drawing one of their
