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PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Polokwane City Target Win Against In-Form Milford FC
Polokwane City face Milford FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday at 19:30 in what will be a historic fixture, with the two clubs meeting competitively for the first time.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Hunt frustrated by Stellenbosch defending after six-goal draw in Polokwane
Gavin Hunt admitted Stellenbosch let a valuable victory slip after conceding what he described as “real soft goals” in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Polokwane City in the Premiership on Tuesday night.
Betway Premiership: Polokwane City and Stellenbosch play out six-goal thriller
Rise and Shine took the lead in the 16th minute when Giovanni Philander but were pegged back just four minutes later when Sinoxolo Kwayiba found the back of the net.
Betway Premiership: Chippa, Polokwane and Gallants look for early momentum
The Betway Premiership returns on Tuesday as teams look to build momentum in the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign.
MTN8: Cardoso warns Sundowns after set-piece lapses in dramatic win against Polokwane City
Miguel Cardoso admitted Mamelodi Sundowns have significant work to do after the African champions survived a major scare to beat Polokwane City 3-2 after extra time in their MTN8 quarter-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium.Sundowns eventually progressed thanks to Cassius Mailula’s late winner on his return to the club, but Cardoso was frustrated by his side’s vulnerability from dead-ball situations after both Polokwane goals came from set pieces.“Last season we suffered three goals from set pieces. Today we suffered two. That is the story of the game,” the Portuguese coach said.Polokwane twice troubled Sundowns with free kicks delivered into the penalty area and punished uncertain defending to force the match into extra time at 2-2.Cardoso felt his side responded well after conceding early and was pleased with the quality of their first-half football against a physically demanding opponent.“The man-to-man marking that Polokwane City put on the pitch was very physical and very demanding,” he said. “We reacted very well to the goal we suffered and made a beautiful first half, finding spaces to penetrate. We had chances to score more.”Sundowns struggled to maintain control after Polokwane’s equaliser, and Cardoso acknowledged that fitness remains a concern after a disrupted pre-season.“We are still not at our best physically, it is clear. Our pre-season was quite tough,” he said.Despite the defensive lapses, Cardoso praised his players’ character and determination in grinding out victory.“A lot of intention, a lot of commitment, and I am happy for the result,” he added. “It is the beginning of the season and the team showed a beautiful answer.”
Cassius Mailula nets extra-time winner as Mamelodi Sundowns march on in MTN8
Cassius Mailula came off the bench to net the winner as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Polokwane City 3-2 after extra-time to advance to the MTN8 semi-finals.
Polokwane City Beat Durban City as Siwelele and TS Galaxy Share the Spoils
Polokwane City started their Betway Premiership season with three points following a 2-1 away with against Richards Bay.
Marumo Gallants appoint Phuti Mohafe as head coach after Polokwane City exit
Marumo Gallants have confirmed the appointment of Phuti Mohafe as their new head coach for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.
Polokwane City boss takes firm stance on penalty miss
Rise and Shine were handed a lifeline at Loftus Versfeld Stadium with 25 minutes remaining and trailing 2-0, but Marema failed to convert from the spot in what proved to be a turning point in the match. The 35-year-old,
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 Hails Sundowns’ Discipline in Win Against Polokwane
The Brazilians endured a frustrating first half, with the compact pitch limiting their usual fluid style and forcing a more calculated approach. Despite the challenges, the reigning champions showed composure and tactical discipline, with Marcelo Allende scoring the decisive
Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe gunning for three points against title-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe is confident of a result against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.
‘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
Kaizer Chiefs’ Winning Run Snapped by Resilient Polokwane City
Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs played out a 0-0 draw in a Betway Premiership clash at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs, who remain third on the table with 46 points from 24 matches, will feel they had the
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
Betway Premiership: Resilient Polokwane Salvage point against Chippa United
Chippa United and Polokwane City played out a 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership clash on Saturday, with both sides earning a point after a competitive encounter.
Polokwane Tighten Grip on Top Eight with Win Over Struggling Galaxy
Polokwane City defeated TS Galaxy 2-1 in their Betway Premiership encounter at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Matlhoko’s Late Finish Hands AmaZulu Victory Over Polokwane
AmaZulu FC left it late to claim a 1-0 win over Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with Thapelo Matlhoko scoring the decisive goal in the closing stages.
Polokwane Ciy eye Usuthu scalp in cagey Premiership battle
Polokwane City hosts AmaZulu FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in a high-stakes encounter between two sides firmly entrenched in the top eight.
Polokwane City and Siwelele share spoils in tense encounter
At the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane City and Siwelele FC shared the spoils in a 0‑0 stalemate, neither team able to break the deadlock.
Polokwane City Football Club is a South African professional football club based in the city of Polokwane the Limpopo province that currently plays in the first tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League. The team plays its home matches at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Polokwane City FC was established in 2012 although after the owners of Bay United sold the franchise to the Mogaladi family. After playing in various temporary venues, the club was moved officially from Port Elizabeth to Polokwane City.
In November 2012, a serious car accident involving Polokwane City made headlines after the sad news of four players losing their lives.
The crash occurred on the R71 highway, near Polokwane as the players were returning from their match against FC AK. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunken and reckless driving.
The deceased players were:
- Khomotso Silvester Mpaketsane (27) – born 13 April 1985 – joined the club in January 2011 (during Bay United F.C. season) and stayed after moving to Polokwane
- Benjamin Moeketsi Nthete (23) – born 22 February 1989 – an attacker who joined the club in 2012 on loan from Orlando Pirates
- Mojalefa Robert Mphuthi (21) – born 31 August 1991 – striker, nicknamed ‘Small’, who joined the club after it moved to Polokwane
- Koketso Isaiah Takalo (20) – born 15 February 1992 – left-wing, nicknamed ‘Kaiser’ or ‘KK’, who joined the club after it moved to Polokwane