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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…

Nedbank Cup 2026: Why Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars Is More Than Just a Match

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou predicts dramatic finish to Betway Premiership title race

Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates intend to make up ground on Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with three points against Magesi.

Pogiso Makhoye, Orbit College head coach during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orbit College and Golden Arrows at Olympia Park Stadium, in Rustenburg on 18 April 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Pogiso Makhoye backs Orbit College youth project as relegation pressure mounts

With Orbit sitting 14th on the log and still fighting to secure top-flight status, questions have naturally intensified around team selection – particularly the continued absence of experienced defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele.

Vuyolwethu Andrieas of Stellenbosch FC is challenged by Naledi Hlongwane of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Diski Challenge 2023/24 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Idas Valley Sports Grounds on 28 April 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Vuyolwethu Andrieas sets sights on Betway Premiership Success after Stellenbosch debut

Vuyolwethu Andrieas was excited to make his Stellenbosch debut in the Betway Premiership clash with Orlando Pirates on Tuesday.

Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 06 May 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso slams officials after heated Kaizer Chiefs draw

Sundowns went into the halftime break trailing after a strike from Flavio da Silva, before Brayan Leon rescued a point for the Brazilians in a heated encounter dominated by crunching tackles and stoppages.