Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso believes Kaizer Chiefs will definitely be among the teams challenging for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership title.
Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota is back at former club Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan.
Amakhosi have made an unbeaten start to the league campaign, collecting eight points from four matches, but Da Cruz has been dealt another blow with several players still recovering from injuries.
Kruger United head coach Abram Mongoya has called for patience as his newly promoted side struggle to get to grips with the Betway Premiership.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has defended captain Ronwen Williams after the goalkeeper was named Man of the Match in their 2-0 victory over Milford FC on Wednesday evening at the Loftus Versfeld stadium.
Milford FC manager Xanti Pupuma was left frustrated by the officiating after his side’s 2-0 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, claiming inconsistent application of the rules had worked against the newly promoted club.
Miguel Cardoso believes Milford FC have already done enough to dispel any doubts about their ability to compete at the highest level of South African football.
Mamelodi Sundowns have gone equal on points with Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership after beating Milford FC 2-0 at Loftus on Wednesday.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has admitted his side have already surrendered valuable ground in the Premiership race and must respond when they face Siwelele on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza has warned his teammates to expect a stern challenge when the Brazilians host newly promoted Milford FC in the Premiership on Wednesday night.