Author: Rethabile Nyelele

The curtain has officially fallen on the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign. Clubs are already shifting their focus to the upcoming transfer window. With coaching changes, tactical overhauls, and heightened ambitions, the off-season is likely to bring a wave of exits and arrivals across the league. For some players, a change of scenery might be the key to unlocking their potential. It may also revive their careers altogether. Here are three high-profile names who desperately need a fresh chapter when the new season kicks off in the Betway Premiership in August. Sipho Mbule – A Talent Wasted at Sundowns? Sipho Mbule’s…

The Pitso Mosimane Soccer School (PMSS) roadshow made its latest stop at Curro Protea Glen on 21 May, marking another milestone in the nationwide drive to nurture future football stars through sport, academics, and character-building. This leg of the tour reaffirms Curro’s dedication to youth development and long-term investment in local football talent. Building a Legacy of Discipline and Talent Curro Protea Glen became the 12th Curro school to join the PMSS initiative earlier this year, officially embracing the programme’s mission of shaping young lives both on and off the pitch. Principal Johannes Mahlatsi, speaking during a media engagement, highlighted…

South Africa’s legacy in the United Rugby Championship (URC) remains intact as two of the nation’s heavyweights – the Bulls and Sharks – stormed into the semi-finals with dramatic victories over the weekend. The stage is now set for a high-stakes derby in Pretoria this Saturday, ensuring a South African representative in yet another URC final. Since the competition’s rebranding in 2021, a team from our country has contested every final, underscoring our dominance in northern hemisphere club rugby. The Stormers famously won the inaugural final against the Bulls in Cape Town, while last year, the Bulls reached the final…

Monnapule Saleng is reportedly on the brink of a remarkable career reset. This comes after enduring a frustrating and silent fallout with Orlando Pirates. The winger, once one of the country’s most electrifying talents, now seems poised to don the gold and black of Kaizer Chiefs. This development was triggered by a surprising contractual oversight at Mayfair. From Frozen Out to Fresh Start As the 2024/2025 season concluded, Saleng was nowhere to be seen in the Buccaneers’ matchday squads. His absence wasn’t due to injury or poor form. Instead, confusion around the validity of his contract appears to have sidelined…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has expressed pride and optimism following his team’s narrow defeat to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final on Sunday evening in Cairo. Despite a 2-1 loss on the night—and a 3-2 aggregate defeat over two legs—Cardoso was full of admiration for his side’s remarkable journey in the continent’s premier club competition. Mamelodi Sundowns Fall Just Short in Egypt After a 1-1 draw in Pretoria, the Tshwane giants faced a tall order in the return leg in Cairo. The challenge intensified when Pyramids FC took the lead through Fiston Mayele in the opening 25…

Pyramids FC have etched their name in the history books by clinching their first-ever CAF Champions League title, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate in a tense second-leg final played in Cairo. The Egyptian outfit, only founded in 2008, completed a fairy-tale campaign that saw them eliminate continental heavyweights and eventually outclass the South African champions in a dramatic final. Sundowns Undone by Missed Opportunities Coming into the clash level at 1-1 after the first leg in Pretoria, Sundowns looked poised to finally add another continental crown to their glittering domestic dominance. The Pretoria giants…

The CAF Champions League reaches its dramatic conclusion this Sunday with the CAF Champions League final. Mamelodi Sundowns gear up for a decisive second leg against Pyramids FC in Cairo. With the aggregate score delicately poised at 1-1, the Brazilians are just 90 minutes away from potentially securing a second continental star. They aim to etch their name deeper into African football history. As anticipation builds, fans around the continent eagerly await to see who will emerge victorious in the CAF Champions League final. LIVE STREAM HERE: El Karti’s Late Stunner Leaves Sundowns with Work to Do The first leg…

The Vodacom Bulls are no strangers to the rigours of knockout rugby. As they gear up for their United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Edinburgh, they understand that playing at Loftus Versfeld offers an edge. However, it is not a guarantee. Vodacom Bulls vs Edinburgh Match Details Home Comforts Can’t Replace Hunger While the Pretoria-based side enjoys the comforts of their fortress and finished the regular season higher up the log, they are well aware that the play-offs demand a different mindset characteristic of the URC knockout phase. Director of Rugby Jake White has warned against complacency. He stresses that…

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in Cairo as Egypt’s Pyramids FC host Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the 2024–25 CAF Champions League final on Sunday, 1 June. The showdown kicks off at 19:00 CAT at the 30 June Stadium, with continental glory and football history on the line. A Balanced First Leg Leaves It All to Play For The first leg in Pretoria ended in a tense 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld. Lucas Ribeiro Costa gave the home side the lead early in the second half, only for Walid El Karti to level deep into…

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once again omitted Kaizer Chiefs players from the national squad, citing the club’s inconsistent performance as the primary reason. This decision continues a trend of excluding Amakhosi players, sparking discussions among fans and analysts. Broos Highlights Chiefs’ Inconsistent Form Broos expressed his concerns about Kaizer Chiefs’ current form, stating that the team’s struggles in the league make it challenging to select their players for national duty. He noted that while the club had shown promise at the beginning of the season, their subsequent performances have been underwhelming. “You can’t say that Chiefs already…