Page 32 – Soccer

Durban City huddles during Betway Premiership 2025/26 football match between Durban City and Orbit College at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on 24 April 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

High‑stakes battles as Betway Premiership season winds down

With only four matches remaining, every point is valuable, but maximum points are crucial for teams chasing their respective targets. At the bottom of the standings, Orbit College FC occupy last place, with just one point separating them from…

Phuti Mohafe, coach of Polokwane City reacts during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 3 December 2025 Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Phuti Mohafe Laments Costly Mistakes in Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Thrashing

After narrowly losing 1-0 to the Brazilians just days earlier, Rise and Shine showed flashes of promise but failed to capitalise on key moments, allowing Sundowns to punish their mistakes as the hosts won the tie 3-0 at Loftus…

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

Miguel Cardoso commends Teboho Mokoena, welcomes squad depth boost

Mokoena delivered a commanding performance in midfield, dictating the tempo as Sundowns opened up a five-point lead over Orlando Pirates in the race for the Betway Premiership title. Goals from Iqraam Rayners, Tashreeq Matthews and Nuno Santos sealed the…

Mamelodi Sundowns humble Polokwane to extend Betway Premiership lead

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership table to five points with three games remaining.

TS Galaxy interim coach Bernard Parker: Nedbank Cup defeat is tough to accept

TS Galaxy interim coach Bernard Parker admitted it was tough to accept defeat in the Nedbank Cup final after creating more than enough chances to win the tie.

Pitso Dladla,, head coach 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

Pitso Dladla hails ‘never-die attitude’ as Durban City edge TS Galaxy to life Nedbank Cup

Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla has praised his players following their Nedbank Cup victory over TS Galaxy.

Durban City come back from a goal down to win Nedbank Cup trophy

Durban City came from a goal down at halftime to beat TS Galaxy 2-1 and win the Nedbank Cup trophy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ernst Middendorp, technical director of Durban City during the 2026 Nedbank Cup match between Durban City and Chippa United at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on 6 February 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Ernst Middendorp questions Orlando Pirates’ coach’s leadership after Soweto Derby outburst

Middendorp suggested that the Orlando Pirates mentor fell short of the communication standards expected at elite level.

Bernard Parker, coach of TS Galaxy during the 2026 Nedbank Cup Final TS Galaxy Media day at Robertsham in Johannesburg on 28 April 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Bernard Parker calls for TS Galaxy to relive 2019 Nedbank Cup glory

It was back in 2019 when Galaxy won the KeYona Cup final, beating giants Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in the final, with Parker being in the Amakhosi squad, before his transition into coaching.

Nedbank Cup: Durban City edge Casric Stars to secure final berth

Nedbank Cup: Durban City, TS Galaxy gear up for underdogs showdown

Durban City will be targeting their first silverware in the Premier Soccer League when they face TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Siphamandla Ncanana bracing for tough Nedbank Cup final despite league double over TS Galaxy

Siphamandla Ncanana expects a difficult Nedbank Cup final showdown against TS Galaxy despite doing a league double over Durban City this season.

Five players, one prize: Breaking down the Golden Boot race

Here, we take a closer look at the players leading the charge to finish as the league's top scorer. At present, a handful of players are firmly in contention for one of the season's top honours. Golden Arrows striker…