Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of highly-rated Democratic Republic of Congo international striker Jean-Marc Makusu. Following the injury layoffs of Malawi star Gabhanho Mahango – who won the 2019/20 Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot –…
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Exclusive: Nengomasha backs Hunt to bring Chiefs silverware
Kaizer Chiefs legend Tinashe Nengomasha believes his former club will silverware in this current campaign under the reign of the new head coach Gavin Hunt. The Glamour Boys were slapped with the two-window transfer ban…
Muntari holding out for Chiefs move
Ghana legend Sulley Muntari has reportedly snubbed a move to Maritzburg United in favour of holding out for a Kaizer Chiefs move. The former AC Milan midfielder is now a free agent after his short…
Mosimane set for Al Ahly job
Pitso Mosimane has resigned as Mamelodi Sundowns head coach ahead of a shock move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Mosimane has long been targeted by North African teams with Wydad Casablanca, Ahly and Zamalek all…
Ex-Simba boss Aussems set for PSL switch
Black Leopards have appointed former Simba SC head coach Patrick Aussems as the successor to Alan Clarke. The Belgian who won the Vodacom Premier League and led the Tanzanian giants to the CAF Champions League…
Lorch to follow Tau lead to Brugge?
Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Jupiler Pro League champions Club Brugge. Pirates earlier this week announced the signing of Namibia winger Deon Hotto, Zimbabwe international Terrence Dzukamanja…
Billiat urged to dump Chiefs for Downs return
Zimbabwe forward Khama Billiat has been urged to leave Kaizer Chiefs and return to Mamelodi Sundowns after seeing his career dramatically stall. Billiat is widely considered as one of the finest playmakers based in Africa…
Torrealba – Chiefs are the biggest in SA
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Venezuela striker Jose Torrealba has explained why Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest footballing institution in South Africa. Torrealba spent six years of his career in the PSL over two separate stints,…
Exclusive: Baxter in talks for shock Chiefs return
Kaizer Chiefs have opened talks with former head coach Stuart Baxter for a shock return to the club after sacking Ernst Middendorp on Wednesday. Chiefs took the decision to part ways with the German mentor…
Pitso pleased as Downs treble hopes kept alive
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane was full of praise for his team after they kept their chance of winning the third successive title alive and secured CAF Champions League qualification. Sundowns thumped relegation-threatened Polokwane…
Peter Shalulile: Namibia hitman continues to rise in PSL
Highlands Park forward Peter Shalulile has inspired plenty of youngsters in his home country of Namibia since joining from Tura Magic in 2015. Shalulile was the top goal scorer in his debut season with the…
Pitso giving up on Sundowns title hopes?
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed concern over his squad since the return of Absa Premiership football. Sundowns tasted their first defeat since the resumption of football against top-eight chasing Cape Town City…
Kaizer Chiefs put one hand on PSL title after Sundowns loss
Defending Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns continued to drop points since the resumption of football after suffering a 3-2 defeat against top-eight chasing Cape Town City. 🇿🇦 Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL since the restart:…
Pirates: Lorch and Shonga suspended for breaching quarantine rules
Orlando Pirates were forced to do battle in their 2019/20 season reopening game against Mamelodi Sundowns at Dobsonville Stadium last night without their two top strikers after the pair broke the Covid-19 health and safety…
What to watch out for when South African football returns
The buzz is real, football continues to return across the world, not as the game we know it, but as one we love regardless of circumstance. Germany’s brave steps have seen leagues concluded across Europe,…
SA top-flight urged to expand league
Ajax Cape Town chief executive officer (CEO) Ari Efstathiou says the Premier Soccer League (PSL) should consider having 18 teams in the top flight league. This comes after several reports that says the season could…
Lorch: I’m still hurt for not going overseas
Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed that not moving abroad after his terrific performances last season really hurt him emotionally. The reigning PSL Player of the Year recently spoke to Kickoff…
Mahlasela opens up on Kaizer Chiefs departure
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Kabelo Mahlasela says parting ways with PSL league leaders Kaizer Chiefs will not mentally affect him because that is part of football. The nippy midfielder is currently on loan at Polokwane…
Chiefs striker to swap Serbia for Bafana Bafana?
Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic has expressed his interest in playing for Bafana Bafana after falling in love with South Africa. Nurkovic, 28, could be described as a nomadic striker considering he played for nine…
Onyango: “I want to retire at Sundowns”
Many football fans in South Africa, Africa and even the world at large wonder why Ugandan shotstopper Denis Onyango has not left the shores of Africa despite being touted as one of the finest the…
The Rise of Mamelodi Sundowns
Hlompho Kekana held the trophy aloft, the glint in his eye glowing. It was indeed worth it. They deserved every moment. The Story of Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2016 CAF Champions League triumph would ultimately be a…
SA Transfer Drama: Star midfielder to switch Chiefs for Sundowns
After Sundowns’ exit to Al Ahly, they’ve acted swiftly to secure one of the most highly-rated midfielders in South African football. The South African footballing world was sent into shock today when Kaizer Chiefs confirmed…
Mamelodi Sundowns Terminate Tokelo Rantie’s Contract
Reigning Absa Premier League Champions Mamelodi Sundowns have terminated the contract of former Bafana Bafana forward Tokelo Rantie with immediate effect over indiscipline. The former Bournemouth striker has not reported back to training at the…
Township Rollers fire head coach Tomas Trucha
Botswana Premier League giants Township Rollers have parted ways with their coach Tomas Trucha. The Czech coach took the helm in July 2019, but his poor results did not give him much time. He previously…
How African Clubs can Survive Modern Football
There is no escape from the commercialization of the game. It is time to give it a rest with the “Against Modern Football” banners and sentiments. You would vote with your wallet, and time, if…
European clubs playing African clubs in friendlies: Who Benefits?
Apart from the FIFA Club World Cup, there are no opportunities for African sides to play against the best in Europe at a competitive level. This does not prevent friendlies between teams from each continent…
Is There a Best League in Africa?
This question is not as easy to answer. In comparison, football in Europe is far more standardized; or sterile if you view things through such lenses. A match at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium is not…