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Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Press Conference at Rand Stadium on the 21 April 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates forward Oswin Appollis plays down Player of the Season talk

The 24-year-old Bafana Bafana midfielder has been excellent for the Buccaneers since his switch from Polokwane City this season. He has been one of the club's standout players as they bid to end Mamelodi Sundowns' near decade of dominance…

Mandla Ncikazi Assistant coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Press Conference at Rand Stadium on the 21 April 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

“We’ll play whatever’s in front of us” -Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi eyes Soweto Derby double over Kaizer Chiefs

The Buccaneers recorded a 3-0 Betway Premiership victory over Amakhosi in their first-round league match at the FNB Stadium in February, with Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa all on target. While Pirates are fighting for the South…

Marcelo Allende, Kegan Johannes and Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 semi final 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 17 April 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns Aim to Extend Winning streak Against Stellenbosch

Fresh off sealing a place in the CAF Champions League final, Miguel Cardoso's side are balancing continental ambition with a tightening league title race. Sundowns edged Esperance de Tunis 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals, with Brayan Leon decisive…

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 heading in the right direction”, says Allan Freese after convincing Betway Premiership win

Mcedi Vandala, Godfrey Mashigo, Lehlegonolo Mokone and Kgothatso Mariba were all on target at the Seshego Stadium, with Jean Lwamba bagging a brace for Durban City. The result saw Magesi move from 16th place to 14th with 20 points from…

Kaizer Chiefs Latest News: "Play him as a 10, and you'll see the best of him" - Former Coach Calls for Tactical Shift in Attackers Role at Amakhosi

Veteran midfielder Pule Mmodi’s future at Kaizer Chiefs hangs in the balance

The 33-year-old former Bafana and Golden Arrows midfielder has featured 25 times for the club in all competitions this season. He wasn't in the matchday squad as Chiefs drew 0-0 with Polokwane City at the weekend. Mmodi had started…

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 28 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

“We Play Every Game to Win” -Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Ahead of Soweto Derby

The Buccaneers are in a fierce title race with Mamelodi Sundowns for Betway Premiership honours, currently in first place on the league standings with 58 points from 25 games. Sundowns are hot on their heels in second spot, just…

Siyanda Ndlovu of Golden Arrows during the Nedbank Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Golden Arrows and Durban City at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 08 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mngqithi clarifies delay in Siyanda Ndlovu’s Bafana Bafana call-up

Ndlovu has been one of the standout performers in the Betway Premiership this season, contributing four goals and five assists in 19 appearances, while also earning the league's Player of the Month award in October. Yet, the 22-year-old is…

Rushwin Dortley of Kaizer Chiefs.

Cedric Kaze Confirms Progress on Rushwin Dortley’s Recovery After Lengthy Injury Layoff

Dortley has been sidelined for over a year after suffering a serious knee injury toward the end of the 2024/25 season. Although initial reports suggested a smooth recovery following surgery, setbacks - including the need for a second operation…

Mamelodi Sundowns Latest News: Mabena Calls on Masadawana to Reward Fans After Durban City Win

“We All Knew I Would Stay” -Cardoso Reflects After Mamelodi Sundowns Reach CAF Final

Miguel Cardoso's side secured their place in the showpiece event with a composed 2-0 aggregate victory over Esperance de Tunis in the semi-finals, winning 1-0 in both legs. Colombian forward Brayan Leon proved decisive, scoring in each encounter to…

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 football match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 18 February 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Thapelo Morena backs Mamelodi Sundowns’ experience ahead of CAF Champions League final

Thapelo Morena says Sundowns will need a perfect game against AS FAR in the CAF Champions League final if they are to end their long wait for a second star.

Richards Bay edge TS Galaxy as Magesi boost Betway Premiership survival hopes

Richards Bay recorded a hard-fought win against TS Galaxy as Magesi made their case for top-flight survival with a narrow victory against Durban City. Richards Bay maintained their unbeaten run with a 1-0 win away to TS Galaxy in…

‘We lacked composure’ — Cedric Kaze on Kaizer Chiefs’ Polokwane City stalemate

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze was disappointed to have only taken a point from his side's Betway Premiership clash with Polokwane City on Saturday. Neither side was able to find a breakthrough at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with…