Stellies Eye Historic MTN8 Triumph As Buccaneers Stand In Their Way
In only their third attempt, Stellenbosch’s Steve Barker looks determined to overcome Orlando Pirate’s cup experience when the two teams meet in the much-anticipated MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida, on Saturday. They will be vying to lift their second trophy, having won the Carling Knockout Cup last season. However, between them and their second silverware, since they were founded […]
Kanu Set To Be Named AmaZulu’s New Head Coach
Following the recent exit of Pablo Franco Martin, sources close to AmaZulu have revealed to Sportswire that Vusumuzi Vilakazi, the current coach of the club’s DStv Diski Challenge team, is poised to take the reins of the senior squad. According to a well-placed source, Martin was given a three-match ultimatum to prove he could reverse the club’s downward spiral from last season. However, he failed to […]
Gallants’ Game Crucial For Martin And Usuthu
Following a winless start to the Betway Premiership, AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has dubbed the match Marumo Gallants a critical one, at Toyota Stadium on Saturday (20:00), stressing their desperation for a win. Usuthu lost their first league game against Polokwane City at the death, following a blunder from their first-choice goalkeeper Veli Mothwa. While their second league […]
Nabi Coy On Mthethwa’s Future
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi refused to confirm whether midfielder Sbongiseni “Ox” Mthethwa is part of his plans this season after rumours linked him with a potential loan move to Magesi FC this season. Mthethwa, who joined Amakhosi last season from Stellenbosch, gathered huge speculation that he was on his way out at the Soweto giants. His place in the […]
Martin Ducks Error-Prone Mothwa’s Absence Against Chiefs
AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has explained his decision to bench first-choice goalkeeper Veli Mothwa during their second Betway Premiership loss against Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Following a shaky start to the season, highlighted by two critical goalkeeping blunders at both the national and club level, Mothwa was replaced by AmaZulu’s second-choice goalkeeper, Olwethu Mzimela, for the […]
Martin: I Know What Nabi Is Capable Off
AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has expressed familiarity with Kaizer Chiefs’ new head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, as the two sides prepare to face off in a Betway Premiership match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday (19:30). Reflecting on his previous experience in Tanzania, where Martin coached Simba SC, he recalled his encounters with Nabi, […]
A Night Of Joy For Chiefs As They Trounce AmaZulu
Kaizer Chiefs displayed a delightful performance as they trounce AmaZulu 3-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night. A notable change on both club’s team sheets was Veli Mothwa for AmaZulu being dropped to the bench following a rough start to the season that saw him make two goalkeeping mistakes both on national duty and on the […]
Ncikazi Confident Of Three Points As Pirates Host Polokwane
Orlando Pirates will look to continue their impressive home form when they host Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday (15:00). The Buccaneers have been dominant on home turf, winning all five of their home fixtures so far this season, and will be eager to extend that streak with another victory over the visiting “Rise […]
Riveiro: It Was Painful To Lose To Galaxy Last Season
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was left extremely happy to avenge beating Jwaneng Galaxy, saying it was painful to lose to them at the same stage last season. Pirates advanced to the group stages of the CAF Champions League after a late 1-0 win against Jwaneng FC at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers came into the game with a […]
Official: Sekhukhune Secures Mbule On Loan
Sekhukhune United has bolstered their midfield options with the deadline-day signing of Sipho Mbule on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. The 26-year-old midfielder arrives after struggling to rediscover the tenacious form that once defined his early career. Mbule’s stint at Sundowns has been underwhelming, with the player making only 51 appearances since his controversial exit from SuperSport United in 2022. During his time […]