Page 16 – Soccer

Fernando Da Cruz, Head coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 MTN8 Quarter Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 9 August 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs coach urges patience as Amakhosi continue building identity

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz believes the team’s ability to rotate the squad without losing their competitive edge is a major positive for the season. Chiefs secured a 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, with Da Cruz…

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

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou frustrated after AmaZulu stalemate

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed his frustration after his side were held to a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu at the Kings Park Stadium on Wednesday. Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring as early as the seventh minute, but the…

Luke Baartman of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal with team mates during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Kaizer Chiefs beat Sekhukhune United to move top of Betway Premiership

Kaizer Chiefs picked up a second successive Betway Premiership win, claiming all three points in a 2-0 victory against Sekhukhune United on Wednesday night. Luke Baartman opened the scoring at FNB Stadium with his goal in the 63rd minute,…

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates challenged by Siyanda Hlangabeza of AmaZulu during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, on 12 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates held to draw by AmaZulu in Durban

Orlando Pirates were held to a 1-1 draw against AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night, dropping points for the first time this season. The Buccaneers made the brighter start and took the lead in the seventh minute…

Abdeslami Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8 2026 football match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 08 August 2026 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou tells Pirates forwards to ‘wake up’ as Champions League becomes priority

Abdeslam Ouaddou has challenged Orlando Pirates’ strikers to raise their level quickly, warning that the club’s ambitions extend far beyond a promising start to the new domestic season.

Siphesihle Maduna of AmaZulu FC during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu FC on the 26 October 2022 at Peter Mokaba Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

AmaZulu announce Maduna’s return after TS Galaxy stint

AmaZulu have confirmed that midfielder Siphesihle Maduna has rejoined the club as they look to strengthen the side for the current 2026/27 campaign. The 26-year-old playmaker returns to the club after spells with ABC Motsepe League club Cape Town…

Gavin Hunt, coach of Stellebosch FC reacts during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on 11 August 2026 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Hunt frustrated by Stellenbosch defending after six-goal draw in Polokwane

Gavin Hunt admitted Stellenbosch let a valuable victory slip after conceding what he described as “real soft goals” in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Polokwane City in the Premiership on Tuesday night.

Milford FC Team Picture (Back l-r) Thobani Bhengu, Bhekani Mthiyane, Menzi Chili, Olwethu Cele and Khanyisani Radebe, (Front l-r) Thabana Mabena, Cebolenkosi Mthwethwa, Mvelo Zikakayo, Khanyisani Radebe and Siphamandla Hleza during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Orlando Pirates and Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg, on 01 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Milford FC Set for Siwelele Test as They Chase First Points of the 26/27 campaign

Milford FC will look to bounce back when they host Siwelele FC at Richards Bay Stadium on Wednesday with kick-off scheduled for 19:30.

Durban City players dejected after last minute goal by Gamphani Lungu of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8 2026 football match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 08 August 2026 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership: Durban City out to end winless run and claim first three points

Durban City will look to claim their first points of the Betway Premiership season when they welcome Lamontville Golden Arrows to Chatsworth Stadium on Wednesday, 12 August.

during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 game between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on 11 August 2026 © Jana Kotze/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Mkhulise rescues Sundowns after Galaxy punish defensive lapses

Mamelodi Sundowns recovered from another shaky defensive display to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 in dramatic fashion, with Sphelele Mkhulise scoring twice in the closing stages to spare Miguel Cardoso’s side from a second successive setback.

Terrence Mashego of Stellebosch FC during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on 11 August 2026 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership: Polokwane City and Stellenbosch play out six-goal thriller

Rise and Shine took the lead in the 16th minute when Giovanni Philander but were pegged back just four minutes later when Sinoxolo Kwayiba found the back of the net.

Fernando Da Cruz, Kaizer Chiefs head coach during the 2026 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 09 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz faces tough Sekhukhune United test

Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their MTN8 quarter-final exit with all three points from their Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United.