Page 25 – Soccer

PSL play-offs: Milford secure advantage with away win over Cape Town City

Cape Town City suffered a setback in their promotion bid after losing 1-0 at home to Milford in the opening match of the relegation/promotion play-offs. Siphosethu Ndlabi scored the only goal of the game at Athlone Stadium from the…

“You have millions of people looking to you to make the right decisions”- Interim boss Kaitano Tembo honoured to lead Zimbabwe at Unity Cup

Kaitano Tembo says he is proud to lead Zimbabwe at the upcoming Unity Cup to be held at the Valley Stadium in London.

Stellenbosch reward Gavin Hunt with contract extension after strong finish to season

Gavin Hunt has committed himself to Stellenbosch by signing a contract extension.

Rising star Takalani Mazhamba aims to build on impressive Kaizer Chiefs debut

Kaizer Chiefs’ goalkeeper Takalani Mazhamba is eager to build on his debut performance for the Betway Premiership club next season.

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Siwelele FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on the 14 March 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Abdeslam Ouaddou named Betway Premiership coach of the month

The Moroccan coach, formerly in charge of AS Vita Club and Marumo Gallants, guided Orlando Pirates to their first South African top-flight championship in 14 years this past weekend. It was Ouaddou's third Betway Premiership Coach of the Month…

Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates unveil bold new jerseys for 2026/27 season

The Buccaneers drew inspiration from both their rich history and passionate supporter culture ahead of their 90th anniversary celebrations in 2027.

Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg final match between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 24 May 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Miguel Cardoso reveals Mamelodi Sundowns struggles behind CAF Champions League success

The Brazilians secured their second African crown on Sunday night after holding Morocco’s AS FAR to a 1-1 draw at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the CAF Champions League fina

Sinoxolo Kwayiba of Chippa United during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Magesi FC and Chippa United at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on 14 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Chippa United brace for Sinoxolo Kwayiba exit as Truter admits transfer interest

Kwayiba played a key role in helping the Chilli Boys retain their top-flight status after they secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Pogiso Makhoye of Orbit College FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between TS Galaxy FC and Orbit College at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on the 03 March 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Orbit College coach Makhoye praises young squad despite relegation setback

Orbit’s Betway Premiership fate was confirmed after a 2-0 loss to the Buccaneers, while Magesi secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Richards Bay to survive and condemn the newcomers to the drop.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Simphiwe Selepe reacts to breakthrough performance

The 21-year-old midfielder delivered a mature Man-of-the-Match display as Pirates defeated Orbit College 2-0 at Mbombela Stadium to secure the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title ahead of rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.

Tebogo Mokoena and Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg final match between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 24 May 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

“I saw myself scoring” – Teboho Mokoena reflects on CAF Champions League glory

Sundowns were crowned African champions after playing to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory to complete a memorable continental campaign.

Mamelodi Sundowns Sundowns, CAF Champions League winners during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg final match between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 24 May 2026 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Mokoena screamer seals CAF Champions League glory for Sundowns in Morocco

Teboho Mokoena’s stunning first-half strike proved decisive as Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over AS FAR to win the CAF Champions League.