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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.

Struggling Chippa United sack Vilakazi after successive defeats

Chippa United have parted ways with Vusumuzi Vilakazi following the 3-1 loss against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday afternoon. The Chilli Boys are currently winless in their last three matches, which include a 5-1 drubbing at…

Betway Premiership: Arrows frustrate AmaZulu as TS Galaxy, Gallants woes continue

The league action on Wednesday evening produced draws in all the matches as teams looked to claim important points in the 2025/26 season. Arrows strike late to deny AmaZulu win AmaZulu defeated KwaZulu-Natal rivals Golden Arrows by 1-0 at…

Mamelodi Sundowns held by resilient Kaizer Chiefs in blow to title hopes

Mamelodi Sundowns missed a chance to tighten their grip on the Betway Premiership title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by Kaizer Chiefs. The result leaves Sundowns still leading the standings but with their advantage under threat…

Mamelodi Sundowns sweating? Kekana wary of dangerous Kaizer Chiefs in must-win clash

Grant Kekana has warned Mamelodi Sundowns against underestimating Kaizer Chiefs in their crucial upcoming Betway Premiership encounter. Sundowns lead title rivals Orlando Pirates at the top of the standings by two points with three games of their season remaining.…

Gavin Hunt coach of Stellenbsch FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 24 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

No margin for error in top eight chase admits Stellenbosch head coach Gavin Hunt

Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt admits his team need maximum points from their final three games of the season to secure their top eight place.