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Abdeslam Ouaddou praise as Orlando Pirates edge Sekhukhune to reach Carling Knockout semis

Abdeslam Ouaddou was pleased with the way Orlando Pirates edged Sekhukhune United 1-0 to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup. Man of the Match Mpho Padime scored the only goal of the game at…

Papi Zothwane, Sekhukhune United head coach during the 2026 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Launch at Langham’s Lifestyle Estate in Johannesburg on 14 October 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Papi Zothwane backs Sekhukhune to shock Orlando Pirates at home

Babina Noko head into the encounter looking to end a frustrating run against the Soweto giants after suffering three defeats against them already this season. Pirates defeated Sekhukhune in the Betway Premiership before knocking them out of the MTN8…

Arthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu FC during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 quarter final AmaZulu Media Day at Kings Park Stadium, Durban on the 05 November 2026 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Carling Knockout Local 4 days ago

Arthur Zwane Expects Tactical Battle Against Gavin Hunt’s Stellenbosch

AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane knows his team will have to produce an e performance to overcome Stellenbosch in their Carling Knockout quarter-final.

Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadiums in Nasrec on 31 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Local PSL 4 days ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Reveals Reason Behind Oswin Appollis’ Limited Game Time

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits he is protecting Oswin Appollis from being overused.

Local PSL 5 days ago

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Mokwana reveals Chiefs move was supposed to happen before Esperance switch

Elias Mokwana has revealed that his long-awaited move to Kaizer Chiefs could have happened in 2024, with the winger admitting that a transfer to Naturena was initially expected before his career took him to Tunisia.

Fernando Da Cruz coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 Kaizer Chiefs FC Press Conference at PSL Offices in Johannesburg on 05 November 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Local PSL 5 days ago

Fernando Da Cruz Explains Why Elias Mokwana Won’t Feature Immediately for Kazier Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has stated that he will not be rushing to feature new winger Elias Mokwana ahead of the upcoming FIFA international break.

Pitso Mosimane, head coach of Bafana Bafana/South Africa during the Bafana Bafana Squad Announcement at SABC Studio 7 in Auckland Park, Johannesburg on 5 November 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

AFCON Local 5 days ago

Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane announces final 27-man squad to face Kenya

Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane has named a final 27-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of the Nations qualifiers against Benni McCarthy’s Kenya.

Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Golden Arrows during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between AmaZulu and Golden Arrows at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on 31 October 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Carling Knockout Local November 5, 2026

CARLING KNOCKOUT: Mandla Ncikazi Admits Golden Arrows Fell Short in Key Areas Against Mamelodi Sundowns

Golden Arrows head coach Mandla Ncikazi admits his side were eliminated from the Carling Knockout Cup due to their inefficiency in front of goal.

Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 17 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Local November 5, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns quartet receive CAF award nominations

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso and three players have been nominated for the upcoming CAF awards to be hosted by Nigeria in December. Masandawana trio Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau were named to compete in various…

Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the Soweto Derby Press Conference at Supersport Stdios in Randburg on 29 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Local PSL November 5, 2026

Orlando Pirates Determined to Challenge on All Fronts, Says Nkosinathi Sibisi

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says there is no reason why the Betway Premiership club can’t win all the trophies on offer this season.