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Ouaddou embraces ‘positive pressure’ as Bucs eye knockout final

Ouaddou embraces ‘positive pressure’ as Bucs eye knockout final

Abdeslam Ouaddou is under pressure to maintain Pirates's winning culture after his predecessor Jose Riveiro's success. Having already secured the MTN8 title, Ouaddou emphasises the importance of the Carling Knockout and the motivating pressure from fans.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 07, 2025 at 06:00 am

WATCH | Lorch ‘not the future’ for Bafana – Broos

WATCH | Lorch ‘not the future’ for Bafana – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has emphasised that he doesn’t see any reason to call up in-form Thembinkosi Lorch because of his age (32) and his unimpressive last game with the squad.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 06, 2025 at 01:31 pm

WATCH | Cardoso admits Sundowns ‘not happy’ with league points tally thus far

WATCH | Cardoso admits Sundowns ‘not happy’ with league points tally thus far

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed dissatisfaction with the team's points tally so far this season in the Betway Premiership, highlighting a slow start due to the Club World Cup commitments. points in a competitive title race against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

By Neville KhozaNovember 06, 2025 at 10:43 am

Trainer confident Ntuli will claim WBO Africa crown

Trainer confident Ntuli will claim WBO Africa crown

Emerging boxing trainer Mlindelwa Khumalo is confident that his fighter, Snamiso Ntuli, will win the WBO Africa super middleweight title against Namibian Paulinus Ndjolonimu. Ntuli is risking his chance of fighting for the vacant SA title for this.

By Bongani MagaselaNovember 06, 2025 at 08:59 am

Leaky defence a concern for newbies Orbit

Leaky defence a concern for newbies Orbit

Orbit College are facing challenges in their debut Premiership season, having lost seven out of 12 games and conceding 20 goals.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 06, 2025 at 08:55 am

Amajimbos eye last 16 with Qatar clash

Amajimbos eye last 16 with Qatar clash

The SA U-17 men’s national team will qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup should they beat host Qatar in their second match of Group A at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday at 5.45pm.

By Neville KhozaNovember 06, 2025 at 08:50 am

Kaze warns players to stay humble despite winning streak

Kaze warns players to stay humble despite winning streak

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze urged the team to stay humble despite thei winning streak, emphasising the importance of maintaining focus. Chiefs' recent victory over Orbit marked their sixth league win and extended their unbeaten run to five matches.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 06, 2025 at 06:00 am

WATCH | Fish adds voice to Broos’s call for Mkhalele to be Bafana coach

WATCH | Fish adds voice to Broos’s call for Mkhalele to be Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish has supported Hugo Broos’s call that Helman Mkhalele is the best candidate to succeed him as national coach when he retires after next year’s World Cup.

By Nkareng MatsheNovember 05, 2025 at 05:37 pm

Ouaddou and Ndlovu honoured

Ouaddou and Ndlovu honoured

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Golden Arrows midfielder Siyanda Ndlovu were named coach and player of the month for September and October.

By Sports StaffNovember 05, 2025 at 02:10 pm

We need consistency to challenge for top 8 – Mohafe

We need consistency to challenge for top 8 – Mohafe

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe emphasised the need for consistency after their 1-0 victory against AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership.

By Neville KhozaNovember 05, 2025 at 01:33 pm

Middleweights to slug it out in brutal ‘Survivor Series’

Middleweights to slug it out in brutal ‘Survivor Series’

Rodney Berman has a penchant for organising tantalising boxing matches, something the veteran promoter has done since 1977.

By Bongani MagaselaNovember 05, 2025 at 11:14 am

Shabalala must boost goals and assists – Kaze

Shabalala must boost goals and assists – Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has expressed confidence in the potential of 21-year-old playmaker Mduduzi Shabalala, urging him to enhance his goals and assists as a No. 10. Shabalala scored twice in Chiefs' 4-1 victory over Orbit College.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 05, 2025 at 09:07 am

Katongo explains decline of Zambian stars in PSL

Katongo explains decline of Zambian stars in PSL

From the likes of the late Denis Lota, Collins Mbesuma, Isaac Chansa, James Chamanga and Christopher Katongo, to name but a few, Zambians have long left their mark in SA’s Premier Soccer League.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 05, 2025 at 09:01 am

Arrows v Bucs a battle of good attack, defence

Arrows v Bucs a battle of good attack, defence

Golden Arrows will face Orlando Pirates in a league match at King Zwelithini Stadium, where Arrows' strong attack, led by striker Junior Dion, will challenge Pirates' formidable defense.

By Sihle NdebeleNovember 05, 2025 at 08:51 am

VIDEO | McKenzie accepts verdict on Mokoena saga

VIDEO | McKenzie accepts verdict on Mokoena saga

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has let Safa off the hook in the Teboho Mokoena saga and accepted the association’s verdict on team manager Vincent Tseka.

By Neville KhozaNovember 05, 2025 at 06:00 am

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