Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has sparked debate ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 final after naming the Buccaneers and Mamelodi Sundowns as the two strongest teams in South African football. Pirates will face Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium in what promises to be a blockbuster clash between two of the country’s
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he supported the appointment of Jorge Jesus as Portugal’s head coach, despite their relationship now being at the centre of a major controversy. Ronaldo says he had originally planned to retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup. However, the president of the Portuguese
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha is confident he can play a role in Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns after overcoming a lengthy injury layoff. Mbatha has been sidelined since the opening stages of the season, with his absence particularly felt in the Pirates midfield over the past two months.
Relebohile Mofokeng could be heading for another major career move after his explosive start to life in Europe attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs on the continent. The former Orlando Pirates star has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League giants Chelsea and Brighton, while Spanish heavyweights Atletico
Orlando Pirates have received a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns, with a number of injured players back in training. The Buccaneers have been forced to cope without several important players in recent weeks, including Evidence Makgopa, Thalente Mbatha, Mohau Nkota, Makhehleni Makhaula, Kabelo Dlamini and
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Bafana Bafana changeroom at Cairo International Stadium and was introduced to the players by SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan and coach Pitso Mosimane before Sunday’s international friendly, which South Africa won 1-0 against Egypt through a debut goal by Puso Dithejane. Ramaphosa was in Egypt
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has revealed why the club refused to sack Miguel Cardoso when the Portuguese coach appeared to have fallen short of expectations. Cardoso arrived at Chloorkop in December 2024 with one major challenge — end Sundowns’ long wait for the CAF Champions League. But his first
Zimbabwean football club Highlanders are facing a major funding gap following the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, whose financial support had helped carry the Bulawayo club through its centenary season. Chivayo, 43, died with five others when a helicopter crashed in rural Marondera at about 5pm on 30 September. Police
Chicago FC star Puso Dithejane enjoyed a dream start to his Bafana Bafana career, scoring on debut to help South Africa beat Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly on Sunday night. But it was the manner of the goal that caught the eye. After receiving a superb pass from fellow
Puso Dithejane scored the only goal of the game as a much-changed Bafana Bafana side stunned Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night. Pitso Mosimane made wholesale changes to the team that demolished Eritrea 5-0, handing opportunities to several players who had not
