Fernando da Cruz's Kaizer Chiefs and Miguel Cardoso's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at FNB Stadium on Saturday in a clash between two Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants.
Kaizer Chiefs are set to host Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday in the first clash between two big three sides in the South African Premiership this season.
Kaizer Chiefs seek to bounce back from MTN8 disappointment when they host Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on Wednesday in the South African Premiership.
The start of the new PSL season saw major movement in an already busy South African Premiership transfer window, with Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch among the key kingmakers.
After the start to their season was delayed by a week following the death of Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns are finally returning to action on Saturday against Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
The MTN8 will kick off with defending champions Orlando Pirates in action against Durban City on Saturday, before African champions Mamelodi Sundowns play Polokwane City.
After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.
Kaizer Chiefs will play their first South African Premiership match under new head coach Fernando da Cruz on Saturday, as they visit Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.
He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.
Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.
At Jayden Adams' memorial service in Stellenbosch on Thursday, a video from the former Bafana Bafana midfielder's agency, Forwardzone, was played in which he professed his dream of playing for Liverpool.
Five months after his surprise departure from Chippa United without much explanation, Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to the South African Premiership club, in equally unexpected fashion.
Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) confirmed the signature of South Africa attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates on a four-year deal on Thursday.
Peter Shalulile has left Mamelodi Sundowns after six years which saw him lift the CAF Champions League and break the PSL goals record.
South Africa's World Cup can end with pride, as Hugo Broos's side reached the knockout stages for the first time in history, having overcoming an early setback with the opening defeat by Mexico in the process.
Orlando Pirates confirmed the signings of defenders Neo Rapoo and Aphiwe Baliti from Siwelele on Friday, as well as midfielder Matome Mmolai from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Leicesterford City.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has been backed to step into a crucial role for Bafana Bafana in their do-or-die FIFA World Cup showdown with South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday.
South Africa may have come back from a goal down to salvage a point in a 1-1 against Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, but head coach Hugo Broos absolutely has to find a way to prevent the team from conceding early.
Kaizer Chiefs have hired Fernando da Cruz as their new head coach, with two more additions to their technical team.
Orlando Pirates head coach, and former Morocco defender, Abdeslam Ouaddou has send his message of support to his former team, ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup clash against Brazil on Saturday.
South Africa fans, spoken to by ESPN over the course of the South African Premiership season, have unanimously backed Hugo Broos as the right man to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup, putting aside club biases.
Cross began his career as a centre-back, so he adds cover in that position, where he has occasionally featured even in recent times for Chiefs. His ease on the ball ensures that wherever he plays, he can be an asset.
Hugo Broos' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA was revealed on Wednesday, with Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing out but Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners included.
Hugo Broos is famously, or notoriously, stubborn in his team selection for Bafana Bafana, but his selection of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners showed that the Belgian mentor is capable of compromise.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| AmaZulu | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Sekhukhune United FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Orlando Pirates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Stellenbosch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Polokwane City FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Milford FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Chippa United | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Golden Arrows | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TS Galaxy FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Richards Bay FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Durban City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Kruger United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Marumo Gallants | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Siwelele | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
