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Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 17 April 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Khuliso Mudau backs Mamelodi Sundowns to get back to winning ways against Polokwane City

The perennial Betway Premiership winners find themselves in second place on the league standings, one point behind Orlando Pirates but with a game in hand. Sundowns have dropped points in recent weeks with draws againnst Stellenbosch and Richards Bay…

Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the 2026 Nedbank Cup last 32 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Gomora United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 04 February 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns face crucial Polokwane test as title race tightens after rare dip in form

Miguel Cardoso’s side are second on 58 points from 25 matches, one behind Orlando Pirates, who have played a game more

Matome Mathiane of Marumo Gallants during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 Marumo Gallants Media Day at the Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein on the 12 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Interim Coach Mathiane backs Marumo Gallants to beat relegation

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are currently in 15th place on the league standings with 21 points from 26 matches. They are one point better off than bottom side Orbit College and one point adrift of Magesi in 14th place. In…

Khalil Ben Youssef, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 April 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Khalil Ben Youssef talks up qualities of Kaizer Chiefs duo Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu

Khalil Ben Youssef says Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu have been excellent in their debut season with Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaitano Tembo, Zimbabwe assistant coach during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Zimbabwe send off at Cresta Lodge, in Harare Zimbabwe on 16 December 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Sekhukhune’s Kaitano Tembo appointed Zimbabwe interim head coach

Kaitano Tembo has been appointed Zimbabwe interim head coach following the resignation of Mario Marinica.

Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 26 April 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs’ Brandon Petersen proud to silence doubters with Man of the Match derby performance

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen was happy to silence his critics with a Man of the Match performance in a Soweto derby draw with rivals Orlando Pirates.

Nedbank Cup 2026: Abdeslam Ouaddou disappointed for players as Orlando Pirates make early Nedbank Cup exit

Abdeslam Ouaddou says Soweto Derby was like a ‘karate’ duel not football

Abdeslam Ouaddou says he thought the Soweto Derby was like a “karate” duel and urged officials to “protect the players who are willing to play football”.

Khalil Ben Youssef, co coach of Kaizer Chiefs reacts during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 26 April 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

“This kind of thing is a shame for our football”- Khalil Ben Youssef condemns on-field scuffle before soweto derby

Khalil Ben Youssef has condemned the on-field scuffle that took place before the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, saying it sends a “bad picture”.

Brandon Petersen eyes redemption and leadership role in high-stakes Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Pirates, a result that still lingers within the squad as they prepare for the return meeting.

Mandla Ncikazi Praises Tactical Development Behind Mofokeng’s Rise

Pirates continue their preparations for Saturday’s high-stakes Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, where a win would strengthen their push at the top of the table in a tight title race involving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Adnan Beganovic blames player sales for TS Galaxy’s second-round collapse

The Rockets have built a reputation for developing talent, but that success has also seen key players regularly snapped up by bigger clubs.

Abdeslam Ouaddou insists Orlando Pirates must stay grounded despite title push ahead of Soweto Derby

The Buccaneers eased to a 3-0 first round win over Amakhosi and come into this tie in some impressive form as they chase an elusive Betway Premiership title. Ouaddou's charges are in first place on the league standings with…