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Njabulo Blom of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder joins Stellenbosch on loan

Njabulo Blom has joined Stellenbosch on loan from Indonesian Super League club Borneo Samarinda. The 26-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs and St Louis City midfielder signed for Samarinda after a spell with Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC. But…

Pitso Mosimane Urges Caution Ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Afcon Clash With Guinea

Pitso Mosimane admits his new look Bafana Bafana team will need to be cautious against a Guinea side brimming with talented players. The new South Africa national team boss will see his side take on the west African nation…

Benni McCarthy, coach of Kenya during the 2026 International Friendly match between Lesotho and Kenya at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on the 04 June 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

McCarthy singles out Bafana Bafana, Guinea threat ahead of Kenya’s AFCON qualifiers

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy is wary of the capabilities of South Africa and Guinea ahead of their opening 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Harambee Stars have already secured qualification to the AFCON 2027 tournament by virtue…

Kaitano Tembo lands new job with Motsepe Foundation Championship side

Kaitano Tembo has been unveiled by Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda Football Club as their new head coach. The former SuperSport United, Richards Bay and Sekhukhune United mentor replaces Clinton Larsen following his poor start to the new First…

Bernard Parker, coach of TS Galaxy during the 2026 Nedbank Cup Final TS Galaxy Media day at Robertsham in Johannesburg on 28 April 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Parker set for TS Galaxy role switch after tough start

TS Galaxy are set to appoint a new head coach after the FIFA international break with Bernard Parker set to move back to the assistant coach position.

Faiz Abrahams of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Richards Bay FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Priness Magogo Stadium in Kwa Mashu on 26 August 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

PSL 2026/27 Transfer Window Overview: Sundowns, Chiefs and Pirates Signings

As the PSL official transfer window closes, South Africa’s traditional “Big Three” clubs took vastly different strategies to reinforce their squads.

South Africa players pray before warm up during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers South Africa Training Session at UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on 21 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

AFCON Qualifiers: Bafana Bafana Squad Dissected

As much as one is happy about coach Pitso Mosimane’s return to Bafana Bafana and strongly believes the South African Football Association (Safa) made the right decision, selecting two goalkeepers from the same team doesn’t make sense and is…

Pitso Mosimane (coach of South Africa) (l), Marcus Mashilo (Goalkeeper coach of South Africa) and Morena Ramoreboli (assistant coach of South Africa) during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers South Africa Training Session at UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on 21 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Back to the Future – Can Pitso Mosimane Drive Bafana to AFCON glory ?

Pitso Mosimane officially begins his second tenure as Bafana Bafana head coach this weekend, marking the start of South Africa’s qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Siyanda Ndlovu of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2026 MTN8 Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on 30 August 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns Star Siyanda Ndlovu Eyes More Silverware After FIFA Intercontinental Cup Triumph

Siyanda Ndlovu was thrilled to win a trophy so early into his Mamelodi Sundowns career.

Dillon Sheppard, Kaizer Chiefs head coach during the DSTV Diski Challenge 2025/26 Kaizer Chiefs send off at Kaizer Chiefs Village, in Johannesburg on 25 November 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

‘We Deserved to Win’ – Kaizer Chiefs Assistant Coach Dillon Sheppard Laments Missed Chances in Draw Against Golden Arrows

Amakhosi midfielder Lebohang Maboe had the chance to break the deadlock from the penalty spot, but his effort was saved as Fernando Da Cruz’s side settled for another draw.

Mamelodi Sundowns Complete Signing of AmaZulu Youngster Wandile Dube

Mamelodi Sundowns announced the signing of AmaZulu centre-back Wandile Dube as the transfer window drew to a close.

Lebohang Maboe of Kaizer Chiefs shoots and misses penalty during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Lamontville Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 20 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

BAFANA BAFANA: Bafana Bafana lose Lebohang Maboe to injury ahead of Guinea qualifier

Bafana Bafana have suffered a late injury setback ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with Lebohang Maboe ruled out of Saturday’s opener against Guinea and Tshepang Moremi called into the squad.