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Sundowns celebrate the first goal of the match during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Durban City and Mamelodi Sundowns at Chatsworth Stadium, Durban on 7 April 2026 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Preview, kick-off time, betting odds & more

Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot firmly in the final, now they’ll be aiming to plant the other when they host Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the decisive second leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final. The return clash is…

Five Wins On The Bounce — But Kaizer Chiefs Defender Demands More

Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel insists the club's recent surge in form should be treated as the bare minimum rather than something extraordinary. Amid a buoyant atmosphere in the Kaizer Chiefs camp, the Angolan centre-back has urged caution ahead…

Desiree Ellis pleased as Banyana Banyana wrap up perfect Algeria test

Banyana Banyana powered to a 2-0 victory over Algeria women's national football team in their second friendly at King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday. After edging the first encounter 1-0 earlier in the week at Princess Magogo Stadium, the hosts…

Thalente Mbatha 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

FAR FROM OVER: Thalente Mbatha insists Orlando Pirates still in title race against Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says the Betway Premiership title race is not yet over with six games of their season yet to play.

“We know can reach the final” – Keanu Cupido backs Mamelodi Sundowns to reach CAF Champions League final

Keanu Cupido says Mamelodi Sundowns have the belief to go all the way in the CAF Champions League this season.

Allan Freese, coach of Magesi FC reacts 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

Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese Questions Team Identity Amid Poor Form

Magesi FC’s fight for Betway Premiership survival is being undermined by a growing mental fragility, according to head coach Allan Freese.

Andiswa Sithole of AmaZulu during the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 16 match between Polokwane City and AmaZulu at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 10 February 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

AmaZulu eye Olrando Pirates scalp as top-three battle heats up

Andiswa Sithole says it’s crucial for AmaZulu’s top three hopes to record all three points from their upcoming Betway Premiership clash with Orlando Pirates.

Jamil Benouahi, head coach of Marumo Gallants reacts during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Magesi and Marumo Gallants at the Seshego Stadium, Polokwane on 7 April 2026 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

Marumo Gallants lift the lid on Jamil Benouahi’S no-show

Marumo Gallants have clarified the absence of head coach Jamil Benouahi following his no-show on the bench during their recent fixture against Orbit College.

Gavin Hunt eyes a comeback but cautions against Sekhukhune United threat

Gavin Hunt expects a fired-up Sekhukhune United when they face Stellenbosch FC in a Betway Premiership clash at Athlone Stadium on Friday night.

Goalkeeper Coach Moeneeb Josephs during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Kenya Training in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on 19 March 2025 ©Mohamed Aly/BackpagePix

Moeneeb Josephs backs Mamelodi Sundowns to win ninth successive Betway Premiership title

Moeneeb Josephs admits that Orlando Pirates lack the mindset to win the Betway Premiership title.

Champions League semi-final still very much in the balance, says Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa says their CAF Champions League semi-final with Esperance is finely poised ahead of the second leg.

Khalil Ben Youssef, assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Orbit College and Kaizer Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 6 April 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Co‑coach Ben Youssef lauds Kaizer Chiefs performance in emphatic 4-1 win over Magesi

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef lauded his side’s performance as they overcame Magesi 4-1 in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.