July 2026 – Page 9

Paseka Mako of Kaizer Chiefs warming up before the 2026 Nedbank Cup game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 4 February 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Injury hits Kaizer Chiefs camp in Spain as defender returns home

Kaizer Chiefs announced that wingback Paseka Mako fractured his forearm during the 1-1 friendly draw against Al Khalood and has returned from the pre-season tour. Kaizer Chiefs defender Paseka Mako has left the team’s pre-season camp in Spain and…

Salim Magoola of Richards Bay warming up during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 4 November 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 17, 2026

Magoola set to join Durban City after Richards Bay exit

Durban City have reportedly signed Ugandan goalkeeper Salim Magoola as a free agent following his departure from Richards Bay ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 31-year-old spent four seasons with the Natal Rich Boyz since joining the club from…

Featured Local PSL July 17, 2026

Premier Soccer League not ready for 2026/27 rollout of VAR, says SAFA head of referees

SAFA head of referees Abdul Ebrahim says it will take some time for VAR to be implemented in the Betway Premiership. The A-League in Australia was the first to utilise the Video Assistant Referee in 2017 officially. It was…

Eric Tinkler, head coach of Sekhukhune United during the 2026 Nedbank Cup Guateng Press Conference at Nedbank Headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 19 February 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 17, 2026

Eric Tinkler set for first coaching job abroad with Asante Kotoko

Eric Tinkler is expected to be appointed by Asante Kotoko following the departure of Abdul Karim Zito in March, according to Ghanasoccernet, Since then, Prince Yaw Owusu and Hamza Obeng have taken charge of the team on an interim…

Harry Kane of England reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals match England against Argentina, in Atlanta, USA, 15 July 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Featured International World Cup July 17, 2026

‘England is my pride and joy’ – Harry Kane won’t rule out one more World Cup

Harry Kane has no plans to retire from international football and refused to rule out playing at another FIFA World Cup for England. England looked on course for a place in the final before conceding twice in the final…

Abdeslam Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates speaks after the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates at Athlone Stadium on 5 May 2026 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 16, 2026

Abdeslam Ouaddou clarifies ‘tired’ comments, reaffirms Orlando Pirates commitment

Abdeslam Ouaddou enjoyed a dream debut season with the Buccaneers, guiding the Soweto giants to a historic domestic treble after lifting the MTN8, Carling Knockout and Betway Premiership titles. However, his remarks following Pirates' 2-0 victory over Magesi FC…