Riveiro Praises Pirates’ Resilience After MTN8 Final Berth
Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro praised the resilience and determination of his players following their commanding 2-0 victory over Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, which secured their place in the MTN8 final. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that the Buccaneers have reached the MTN8 final, having emerged victorious in the […]
Mngqithi Comments On Facing Pirates Yet Again In Another Final
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has weighed in on the possibility of facing Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final after the Brazilians lost two domestic cup finals against Jose Riveiro’s charges last season. Mngqithi saw his charges succumb to a 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final clash […]
10 Years Of Diski Challenge As It Aims To Unearth More Mofokengs And Campbells
340 players have been promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge to the top-flight football league as the reserve league celebrates its 10th anniversary. In those ten years, seven teams have been crowned champions, with Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch FC being the only teams to win it twice. Stellenbosch is the current defending champion, having clinched […]
Barker Predicts Sales And Zwane Will Start For Sundowns
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes Mamelodi Sundowns will make changes to their lineup for the second leg of the MTN8 semifinal, and Arthur Sales and captain Themba Zwane are likely to start after coming on as substitutes in the first leg. Barker praised Sales’ performance and hinted at his potential inclusion in the starting […]
No KO Change Of Time Sundowns-Stellies Match
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that the kick-off time for the MTN8 semifinal first leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday remains unchanged. The match will begin at 19:00, as originally scheduled, despite the earlier start time (18:00) for the other first leg semifinal between Orlando Pirates […]
Stellies Starlet Feels He’s At The Best Club
Stellenbosch FC academy graduate Kyle Jurgens believes that the Cape Winelands club is the premier platform for young football prospects in South Africa. The young midfielder was promoted to the Stellies first team in the 2022/23 season after an impressive campaign in the team’s reserve side. Jurgens currently fills in at right-back following the departure […]
Sundowns In Trouble As They Lose To Stellies
Stellenbosch FC pulled off a major upset, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday. Coach Steve Barker’s tactical masterclass and goalkeeper Sage Stevens’s crucial saves were instrumental in Stellies’ victory. The team’s counter-attacking style, led by Devin Titus, proved effective against Sundowns. A penalty […]
Mngqithi: This Is Just A First Half
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has urged the club’s fans to remain calm following their 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch in the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday. Fawaaz Basadien scored the winning goal for Stellies in the second half after a controversial penalty was awarded. Despite the loss, Sundowns […]
Barker Irritated By Major Player Exodus
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has voiced his frustration following a significant exodus of key players from his squad, a situation that has left the club’s ambitions in jeopardy. The latest departure, that of promising forward Antonio van Wyk to Austrian side SV Ried, has only added to the growing concerns within the Stellenbosch camp. “When clubs like […]
Stellenbosch FC Signs Former Sundowns Defender
Stellenbosch FC has made a significant addition to their squad with the signing of experienced defender Brian Onyango on a free transfer. Onyango, previously released by Mamelodi Sundowns, brings a wealth of knowledge and over 200 career appearances in South African football. As the first Kenyan player to represent Stellenbosch FC, Onyango will wear the […]