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Papi Zothwane, Sekhukhune United head coach during the 2026 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Launch at Langham’s Lifestyle Estate in Johannesburg on 14 October 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Papi Zothwane backs Sekhukhune to shock Orlando Pirates at home

Babina Noko head into the encounter looking to end a frustrating run against the Soweto giants after suffering three defeats against them already this season. Pirates defeated Sekhukhune in the Betway Premiership before knocking them out of the MTN8…

Arthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu FC during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 quarter final AmaZulu Media Day at Kings Park Stadium, Durban on the 05 November 2026 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Arthur Zwane Expects Tactical Battle Against Gavin Hunt’s Stellenbosch

AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane knows his team will have to produce an e performance to overcome Stellenbosch in their Carling Knockout quarter-final.

Oswin Appollis 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

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Reveals Reason Behind Oswin Appollis’ Limited Game Time

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits he is protecting Oswin Appollis from being overused.

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Mokwana reveals Chiefs move was supposed to happen before Esperance switch

Elias Mokwana has revealed that his long-awaited move to Kaizer Chiefs could have happened in 2024, with the winger admitting that a transfer to Naturena was initially expected before his career took him to Tunisia.

Fernando Da Cruz coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 Kaizer Chiefs FC Press Conference at PSL Offices in Johannesburg on 05 November 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Fernando Da Cruz Explains Why Elias Mokwana Won’t Feature Immediately for Kazier Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has stated that he will not be rushing to feature new winger Elias Mokwana ahead of the upcoming FIFA international break.

Pitso Mosimane, head coach of Bafana Bafana/South Africa during the Bafana Bafana Squad Announcement at SABC Studio 7 in Auckland Park, Johannesburg on 5 November 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane announces final 27-man squad to face Kenya

Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane has named a final 27-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of the Nations qualifiers against Benni McCarthy’s Kenya.

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

CARLING KNOCKOUT: Mandla Ncikazi Admits Golden Arrows Fell Short in Key Areas Against Mamelodi Sundowns

Golden Arrows head coach Mandla Ncikazi admits his side were eliminated from the Carling Knockout Cup due to their inefficiency in front of goal.

Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 17 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns quartet receive CAF award nominations

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso and three players have been nominated for the upcoming CAF awards to be hosted by Nigeria in December. Masandawana trio Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau were named to compete in various…

Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the Soweto Derby Press Conference at Supersport Stdios in Randburg on 29 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates Determined to Challenge on All Fronts, Says Nkosinathi Sibisi

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says there is no reason why the Betway Premiership club can’t win all the trophies on offer this season.

Seluleko Mahlambi of TS Galaxy reacts during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 Last 16 match between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 27 October 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Seluleko Mahlambi committed to TS Galaxy despite external interest

TS Galaxy interim coach Esau Mtsweni has dismissed speculation that Seluleko Mahlambi is looking for a move away from the Betway Premiership club. The talented winger was a shining light in an otherwise dissapointing 2025/26 season for the Rockets…

Elias Mokwana of South Africa during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Egypt and South Africa at the Adrar Stadium, Agadir on the 26 December 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Kaizer Chiefs hope new signing Mokwana’s overseas experience can provide attacking spark

Kaizer Chiefs are hoping Elias Mokwana’s experience in North Africa and the Middle East will provide a timely boost to their attacking options after confirming the winger’s arrival on Wednesday.

Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2026 MTN8 Final match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 October 2026 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Cardoso determined to keep Sundowns midfielder Allende at Chloorkop

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made clear the club’s determination to retain Marcelo Allende, describing the Chilean midfielder as an outstanding professional whose influence extends well beyond his performances on the pitch.