image: SA Updates by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that the club is still awaiting a full medical assessment on star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng, who picked up an injury during the MTN8 semi-final over the weekend. Mofokeng missed Pirates’ 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over newcomers Orbit College at Orlando Stadium…
image: SABC Sport by Lwandiso Simanga TS Galaxy have been cleared to register new players after FIFA officially lifted their transfer ban. The decision, confirmed this morning from Zurich, ends months of uncertainty for the Mpumalanga-based club. Chairman Tim Sukazi explained that the sanction arose from a dispute with Portuguese third-tier side Amora FC regarding…
Abdeslam Ouaddou image: Gallo Imagesby Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has acknowledged the frustrations of the club’s supporters but insists he remains committed to turning their early struggles around. The Buccaneers face newly promoted Orbit College at Orlando Stadium today. Ouaddou endured a difficult start to life in charge, suffering defeats to…
image: Soccerladuma By: Lwandiso Simanga Chippa United are on the verge of securing the signature of former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Harold Majadibodu. The 30-year-old is set to join the club on a free transfer following his departure from University of Pretoria FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Majadibodu has already arrived in Gqeberha, with the…
image: Internet by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates battled to a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns, with the tie ending 2-2 on aggregate, keeping the Buccaneers on course for a fourth consecutive MTN8 title. The Brazilians struck first after 16 minutes when Iqraam Rayners, continuing his fine form, pounced on a rebound to slot past Sipho…
image: SuperSport by Lwandiso Simanga Richards Bay’s long-awaited return to their hometown has been delayed once more, with the uMhlathuze Sports Complex ruled unfit for Premier Soccer League (PSL) action. The club, promoted three seasons ago, has been forced to host all its home fixtures in Durban after the local municipality failed to deliver necessary…
image: South African Football Updatesby Lwandiso Simanga Brazilian striker Lucas Ribeiro has officially requested to end his contract with SouthAfrican giants Mamelodi Sundowns. The 25-year-old has escalated the matter to FIFA’sFootball Tribunal, calling for legal intervention to resolve the dispute. Although the club has yet to release an official statement, insiders suggest that tensionsbehind the…
by Lwandiso Simanga Paralympic gold medalist Mpumelelo Mhlongo says he is “beyond grateful” to once again be nominated at the South African Sports Awards. Mhlongo, who last year claimed the Sportsman of the Year with a Disability title, is shortlisted in the same category alongside Pieter Du Preez and Jean-Paul Veaudry. He is also a…
image: Unplayable by Lwandiso Simanga A thrilling midweek round of Betway Premiership action ended with Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs maintaining perfect starts to the season, while Orlando Pirates finally registered their first league victory. The Buccaneers bounced back from two opening defeats by edging Stellenbosch FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening. Rising star Kamogelo Sebelebele…
image: Kaizer Chiefs/Facebook page By: Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs’ recent performances have given the technical team plenty of reason to smile, with the club’s rock-solid defence emerging as the highlight of their campaign. Assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised the team’s resilience at the back after they went three consecutive games without conceding a goal….
