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Adolf Mtasingwa 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 Fernando da Cruz Explains Adolf Mtasingwa’s Slow Start at Naturena

The 27-year-old defensive midfielder joined Amakhosi from Tanzanian outfit Azam FC, arriving at Naturena just days before the start of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign. Mtasingwa has since played just three times under Da Cruz, in the 1-0 MTN8…

Marumo Gallants Appoint Melvin Kanalelo as New Head Coach

Mohafe was axed lat week following a poor start to the Betway Premiership season, with Trevor Mathiane as caretaker coach at the weekend when Gallants fell to a 1-0 defeat away against AmaZulu.

Safa President Danny Jordaan during Jayden Adams Funeral at the Coetzenburg Centre in Stellenbosch on 25 July 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL: Danny Jordaan backs Infantino while defending private investment in football

Re-elected South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan has endorsed Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, while arguing that private investment has an increasingly important role to play in the modern game.

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 Preliminary Orlando Pirates Training at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 11 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Abdeslam Ouaddou Hints at Orlando Pirates Transfer Move Amid Right-Back Shortage

Ouaddou’s concerns emerged after the Buccaneers secured a 3-1 victory over La Cure Waves SC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.

Khalil Ben Youssef coach of Durban City FC during the Caf Confederation Cup 2026/27 Preliminary match between Durban City FC and Rukinzo FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 06 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

‘We Didn’t Come Here to Sit Back’ – Khalil Ben Youssef applauds Durban City after historic CAF qualification

The Citizens defeated the Burundian side 2-1 away from home on Sunday to secure their place in the Second Preliminary Round of the competition.

Alou Doumbia of Durban City FC during the Caf Confederation Cup 2026/27 Preliminary match between Durban City FC and Rukinzo FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 06 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Durban City progress in Confederation Cup after Rukinzo victory

Durban City reached the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after completing a 3-1 aggregate victory over Rukinzo.

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 Preliminary Round 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and La Cure Waves SC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 12 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Abdeslam Ouaddou warns Pirates against showboating

Abdeslam Ouaddou has warned his Orlando Pirates players that individual showboating will not be tolerated if they are serious about challenging for the CAF Champions League.

Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi TS Galaxy challenges Tatenda Tavengwa of Kruger United FC during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between TS Galaxy FC and Kruger United FC at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Kwa Ndebele on 13 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership: TS Galaxy’s Struggles Continue After 1-0 Loss to Kruger United

TS Galaxy's struggles continued as they lost 1-0 to Kruger United at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Sunday evening. Khetukuthula Ndlovu scored the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute but the Rockets were forced to play…

Siwelele FC Team Picture during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Siwelele and Golden Arrows at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 13 September 2026 ©Thabo Khumalo/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership : Siwelele Extend Winless Run With 1-1 Draw Against Golden Arrows

Siwelele FC continued their winless run in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership with a 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows on Sunday afternoon.

Siphosethu Ndlabi of Milford FC challenged by Simphiwe Mncineka of Richards Bay during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Milford FC and Richards Bay at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban on 13 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Betway Premiership : Milford Thrash Richards Bay 5-1 to Move Into Fifth Place

The Stallions won their third match of the season to move back into fifth position on the league table after dismantling struggling KwaZulu-Natal rivals Richards Bay 5-1.

Mfundo Vilakazi of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Giovanni Philander of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 11 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Betway Prem Wrap: Chiefs forced to settle for draw as Usuthu claim victory over Gallants

Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 1-1 draw by Polokwane City in Betway Premiership action at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Saturday’s action, while AmaZulu secured a hard-fought win over Marumo Gallants.

Abdeslami Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates head coach during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 Preliminary round 2nd leg Orlando Pirates press conference at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 11 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates bounce back to overcome La Cure Waves

Orlando Pirates came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over La Cure Waves, sealing their progress from the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.