Page 3 – Soccer

Oswin Appolis of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at the Mhlathuze Sports Complex, Richards Bay on the 10 April 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Orbit College forced to relocate fixture against Orlando Pirates

Orbit College general manager Matome Kganakga confirmed the change, saying the club will announce a new venue during the course of the day for the May 23 season finale. "I am going to issue a statement for the team…

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 look to finish strong against TS Galaxy and turn up the heat on Pirates in title race

Sundowns conclude their league campaign, with the championship battle still delicately poised.

Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on the 09 May 2026 in Polokwane ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Oswin Appollis stays grounded as Orlando Pirates keep title push alive

The Buccaneers secured an emphatic 3-0 win over Magesi at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Patrick Maswanganyi, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Appollis sealing all three points.

Sipho Chaine of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at the Mhlathuze Sports Complex, Richards Bay on the 10 April 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates’ Abdeslam Ouaddou highlights team effort behind Sipho Chaine’s record run

The victory saw Pirates move within three points of Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, keeping their title challenge firmly alive as the season heads into a decisive stage.

Ben Youssef explains late Tashreeq Morris call as Kaizer Chiefs striker delivers decisive impact

Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained his decision to introduce Tashreeq Morris late in the match after the striker made a decisive impact when it mattered most. The forward’s contribution proved crucial for Amakhosi, with Ben Youssef…

Pitso Dladla,, head coach of Durban City reacts during the Nedbank Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Golden Arrows and Durban City at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 08 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

“We have to go back to the drawing board” – Durban City’s Pitso Dladla reflects on Stellies draw

Durban City head coach Pitso Dladla admits his team need to work on their finishing after wasting a number of win their clash with Stellenbosch.

Kaizer Chiefs secure third place with 2-0 win away to Sekhukhune United

Kaizer Chiefs ended their five-match winless run with a late 2-0 win away to Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership on Sunday evening. Substitute Tashreeq Morris broke the deadlock at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in the 86th minute, and…

Thabo Cele opens up on mental battle behind Kaizer Chiefs comeback

Thabo Cele's campaign has been disrupted by injuries and rotation, limiting him to 16 league appearances and sidelining him for large parts of the club's CAF Confederation Cup run. Competition for places in midfield has also seen him battle…

Betway Premiership Saturday wrap: Late fights, missed chances and stalemates

Richards Bay FC's hopes of sneaking into the top half of the Betway Premiership table suffered a setback after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Marumo Gallants. Betway Premiership Saturday wrap: Late fights, missed chances and stalemates…

Orlando Pirates ease past Magesi to close the gap to leaders Sundowns

The result left Orlando Pirates second in the Betway Premiership standings with 65 points from 28 matches, just three points behind Mamelodi Sundowns, while still holding a game in hand. Magesi, meanwhile, remained rooted to the foot of the…

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Siwelele in 11-goal thriller for Betway Premiership record

Mamelodi Sundowns were back to winning ways and got their Betway Premiership title charge back on track after a league record 7-4 victory against Siwelele FC. The defending champions came into the encounter on the back of a disappointing…

Kaizer Chiefs hopeful as Mduduzi Shabalala begins recovery from broken hand

Flavio Silva opened the scoring for Amakhosi at Loftus Versfeld after 24 minutes, before Mduduzi Shabalala came off second best in a challenge from Jayden Adams as the sides played out a 1‑1 draw. Brayan Leon netted a 53rd…