image: KickOff by Lwandiso Simanga Mamelodi Sundowns have been dealt a difficult start to the 2025/26 campaign, with injuries, player unrest, and limited squad depth threatening to derail their ambitions. The Tshwane giants entered the new season with little recovery time following their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, leaving them only a week…
image: Football Africa by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates Football Club is mourning the loss of former striker Tendai Ndoro, who has sadly passed away. Ndoro, a Zimbabwean international, wore the famous black and white jersey between 2015 and 2017, leaving a lasting impression on the Soweto giants and their supporters. Known for his sharp finishing,…
image: Internet by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has called on the club’s supporters to remain patient as his side works to align performances with results. Reflecting on the team’s recent outing, Ouaddou highlighted the positives, noting that his players had shown “big character” and “some strength.” He praised their attacking intent and…
image: Orlando Pirates/page by Lwandiso Simanga Kamogelo Sebelebele’s late strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The 22-year-old winger, who joined Pirates from TS Galaxy less than a month ago, delivered a performance to remember, using his blistering…
Thembinkosi Lorch while he was at Mamelodi Sundowns
image: SABC by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed disappointment after his side’s 1-0 home defeat to Sekhukhune United in their Betway Premiership opener. Despite dominating possession, the Buccaneers were undone by a scrappy Siphesihle Mkhize goal, failing to convert their control into clear chances. Ouaddou admitted the performance lacked the sharpness…
image: siwelele FC on X by Lwandiso Simanga Siwelele marked their Betway Premiership debut in emphatic fashion on Saturday night, securing a 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in front of 22,000 passionate supporters at Bloemfontein’s Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium, affectionately known as The Slaughterhouse. Coach Lehlohonolo Seema’s side fed off the electric atmosphere, striking twice…
image: Kaizer Chiefs Official Facebook by Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs have announced that head coach Nasreddine Nabi will miss the club’s opening fixture of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Stellenbosch FC this Sunday in Cape Town. The decision follows a serious accident involving Coach Nabi’s wife at their home in Tunisia. The coach will…
image: Planet Rugby by Lwandiso Simanga A bold new rugby competition, R360, has reportedly secured the signatures of four of South Africa’s most prominent Springboks, signalling a major step toward its planned September 2026 debut. Fronted by former England centre Mike Tindall, Bath executive Stuart Hooper, Wasserman’s Mark Spoors, and ex-LIV Golf lawyer John Loffhagen,…
image: SABC Sport by Lwandiso Simanga Hilton Epstein has been officially appointed by the South African Football Association (SAFA) as the arbitrator to oversee Cape Town City’s appeal concerning a recent verdict involving Marumo Gallants. This development comes amid heightened tensions, as Cape Town City has already informed the High Court of its intent to…
