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Miguel Cardoso won’t rush Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena back for Sundowns’ Super Cup clash

Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena remain injury doubts for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the CAF Super Cup final clash against USM Alger on Sunday. The match sees the winner of the CAF Champions League face the champions of the…

Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 last 16 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants Bay at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 27 October 2026 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Miguel Cardoso praises Mamelodi Sundowns’ fighting spirit after gritty Carling Knockout Cup win

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso praised his team for grinding out a 1-0 win in their Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals clash with Golden Arrows. Iqraam Rayners scored the only goal of the game at Loftus Versfeld after 69…

Willy Moloto, coach 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

Willy Moloto Steps Down as Polokwane City Head Coach after health scare

Polokwane City have been left without a head coach following the resignation of Willy Moloto.

Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on 13 October 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Iqraam Rayners Warns Mamelodi Sundowns Against Complacency Ahead of Carling Knockout Cup against Golden Arrows

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners says his side are confident of securing their place in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns striker Leonardo Castro announces retirement

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro will bring his career to an end at Greenville Triumph, a club partly owned by Ronaldinho.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Press Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on 18 September 2026 ©BackpagePix

Patrice Motsepe confirms CAF decision for two-year AFCON cycle

The Confederation of African Football [CAF] has announced that it has decided to continue hosting the Africa Cup of Nations every two years.

Fernando Da Cruz, coach of Kaizer Chiefs reacts during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 31 October 2026 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Da Cruz refuses to abandon Chiefs title hopes despite Pirates defeat

Fernando Da Cruz has refused to concede that Kaizer Chiefs are out of the Betway Premiership title race, despite admitting their 2-1 defeat by Orlando Pirates has made the challenge considerably harder.

Arthur Zwane, Amazulu FC Head Coach during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between AmaZulu and Golden Arrows at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on 31 October 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

‘We’re Still Growing’- Arthur Zwane urges AmaZulu to remain grounded after Arrows victory

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has encouraged his players to not allow outside factors to distract them following their 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows on Saturday.

Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Golden Arrows during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between AmaZulu and Golden Arrows at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on 31 October 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

‘I achieved everything’- Mandla Ncikazi reveals reason why he left Orlando Pirates

Mandla Ncikazi believes returning to Golden Arrows will give him the opportunity to rediscover the challenges that drive him as a coach.

Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on 31 October 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Miguel Cardoso questions refereeing consistency despite emphatic Mamelodi Sundowns win

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reignited the debate surrounding refereeing standards in South African football, suggesting that controversial decisions are repeatedly going against the same teams.

Thapelo Mokobodi of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadiums in Nasrec on 31 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Abdeslam Ouaddou makes bold prediction about Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Thapelo Mokobodi has all the qualities to become one of South Africa’s finest midfielders.

Khanyisa Mayo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Magesi FC and Kaizer Chiefs at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 15 April 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

‘They Need Time’- Fernando Da Cruz Opens Up on Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro’s Slow Start at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has explained why Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro are yet to establish themselves as regular starters.