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Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Siwelele FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on the 14 March 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Disappointed Abdeslam Ouaddou says Betway Premiership title dream is delayed, not dead

Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed his disappointment after Orlando Pirates failed to secure the Betway Premiership title, following a goalless draw with Durban City. The Buccaneers needed all three points from their penultimate league clash of the season to move above…

during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in Pretoria on 06 May 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Bheki Shongwe unveiled as new Kaizer Chiefs Chief Executive Officer

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the appointment of Bheki Shongwe as the Betway Premiership’s new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Club.

Nuno Santos during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final 1st Leg Mamelodi Sundowns Mix Zone at Chloorkop on 14 May 2026 ©AlcheGreeff/BackpagePix

Nuno Santos urges Mamelodi Sundowns to dig deep to win CAF Champions League final

Sundowns have been fighting tooth and nail with Orlando Pirates all season for the Betway Premiership title. They have all but conceded their crown to the Buccaneers - three points clear at the top of the league standings, but…

Gv of the trophy during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 Soweto Derby Press Conference at The Venue, Houghton on the 23 April 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership title race permutations

Rarely has a season been this tight at the top of the table. As the table stands, Sundowns are in first position with 68 points from 30 matches played and with a goal difference of +36. Sundowns played their…

Nkosingiphile Ngcobo: Amakhosi headed in the right direction with Confederation Cup qualification

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has praised the club’s achievement in securing third place on the Betway Premiership standings with two games to play.

Andre de Jong of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadiumn in Nelspruit on 22 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Orlando Pirates striker Andre de Jong dealt crushing World Cup blow

Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jong has been dealt a massive blow after being omitte from New Zealand’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fezile Gcaba, Samkelo Maseko of Durban City celebrates victory during the 2026 Nedbank Cup final match between Durban City and TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 02 May 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Nedbank Cup Champions Durban City to be honoured with trophy parade

The Citizens defeated TS Galaxy 2-1 in the 2026 final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium with goals from Mfanafuthi Mkhize and Jean Lwamba after Lwamba netted a 45th minute own-goal. The club will get a chance to celebrate with…

Bernard Parker Interim Coach of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between TS Galaxy FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium on the 12 May 2026 in Mbomela ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

TS Galaxy interim coach Bernard Parker admits pressure overwhelmed Sundowns’ title bid

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a shock 3-2 loss to a struggling Rockets at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening. Victor Letsoalo (6'), Sedwyn George (17') put Galaxy into a two-goal lead before Brayan Leon (37', 40') restored parity before half…

Miguel Cardoso blasts fixture chaos as Sundowns’ title hopes fade

Victor Letsoalo, Sedwyn George put Galaxy into a two-goal lead before Brayan Leon restored parity before half time. Mpho Mvelase, however, put the Rockets ahead in the 46th minute and they managed to hold that lead until the final…

Victor Letsoalo and Mlungisi Mbunjana of TS Galaxy FC celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between TS Galaxy FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium on the 12 May 2026 in Mbomela ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

TS Galaxy shock Sundowns to blow title race wide open for Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns’ bid to pull clear at the top of the Betway Premiership suffered a major setback on Tuesday night after they were beaten 3-2 by TS Galaxy.

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.