PSL chairman Irvin Khoza has explained why the league reduced the number of teams from 18 to 16. When the Premier Soccer League was formed 30 years ago, it had 18 teams. However, that number was reduced to 16 before the start of the 2002/03 season. According to Khoza, Free
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that five players will spend the new season away from the club on loan. Two senior players, midfielder Samkelo Zwane and goalkeeper Bontle Molefe, have joined Cape Town-based Hope FC. The pair will compete in the Motsepe Foundation Championship under the Premier Soccer League. It is
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised the club’s Durban supporters for standing behind striker Yanela Mbuthuma during a difficult period. Pirates fans were heard chanting Mbuthuma’s name during both matches at Kings Park Stadium last week. The support came as the striker faced criticism for missing chances and failing
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has praised the early impact of Langelihle Phili but says the youngster still has an important area to improve. Phili joined Amakhosi less than two weeks ago but has already caught the attention of the Chiefs supporters. The talented winger scored his first goal
Marumo Gallants coach Phuti Mohafe has apologised to the club’s hierarchy after his side suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Stellenbosch FC. The defeat, which came in the Betway Premiership on Friday, was Gallants’ first loss of the season. Quwan Plaatjies was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Sihle Nduli will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering an ankle injury. Nduli was injured during Pirates’ 1-1 draw against AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium in midweek. The 30-year-old midfielder was forced off after a heavy challenge. Further assessment by the club’s medical
Orlando Pirates bounced back from their midweek draw with a convincing 3-0 win over Chippa United at Kings Park Stadium on Sunday. The victory sends the defending Betway Premiership champions to the top of the early league standings. After a tightly contested first half, Ghampani Lungu broke the deadlock for
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Patrick Maswanganyi can step up following Relebohile Mofokeng’s departure. Maswanganyi played a key role in Pirates’ 3-0 win over Chippa United on Sunday. He provided the assist for Ghampani Lungu’s opening goal. The midfielder has also impressed in the MTN8 this season. Ouaddou believes
Devin Titus has completed a permanent move to Moroccan champions Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès. The club triggered the buy-out clause in the 25-year-old forward’s contract with Stellenbosch FC. Titus leaves Stellenbosch as the club’s most-capped outfield player. He made 176 appearances and scored 36 goals across all competitions. Only
Orlando Pirates head into Sunday’s Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United with injury concerns threatening to disrupt their plans, but the defending champions have also received a timely boost with several players closing in on returns. The Buccaneers will be without Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa when they face Chippa
