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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch has continued to impress at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Wydad Casablanca star was voted Man of the Match despite his team losing 4-1 to Juventus in their second match of the tournament. The former Bafana Bafana pulled one back for Wydad in the first half to make the scoreline 2-1 however, the Italians scored two more goals to win the match.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has hailed Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota following his impressive breakout season. The 20-year-old forward scored seven goals and added five assists in 39 matches across all competitions last season. His form has earned him a Bafana Bafana call-up earlier this month where he featured against Mozambique. Khumalo had praised Nkota’s decision making especially when he is attacking with the ball.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Orlando Pirates are reportedly looking to bring back Rulani Mokwena as their head coach next season. The 38-year-old parted ways with Wydad Casablanca in May and is currently a free agent. With the departure of Jose Riveiro, the Buccaneers are in search of a new coach before their pre-season training resumes. According to iDiski Times, talks between Mokwena and Pirates have reached an advanced stage, but ‘some finer details still need to be ironed out’.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Kaizer Chiefs are yet to announce any new signings but the club have been making grounds behind the scenes on a number of players. The team is set to jet off to the Netherlands for their pre-season training next month where they will play a number of friendly matches. Having won the Nedbank Cup, Amakhosi will participate in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup meaning coach Nasreddine Nabi will need a big squad.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Mamelodi Sundowns right back Khuliso Mudau was praised for his performance despite the team’s 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday. Having won their open match, Masandawana were hoping for a win at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio but it wasn’t to be as poor defending let them down.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Teko Modise remains one of the most talented local players who never played overseas. At the peak of his career, he earned the nickname ‘The General’ for his ability to direct play and dictate the tempo of the match. Modise began his career at Ria Stars before joining City Pillars, where he spent four years. His breakthrough came in 2006 when he joined SuperSport United.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed AmAzulu winger Tshepang Moremi, who could potentially replace Monnapule Saleng. The 27-year-old speedy winger has not played for the Buccaneers since December of last year. Reports indicate that Saleng has been absent due to a salary dispute, as he has requested a review of his contract, which would require the club to increase his wages. Although Saleng hasn’t appeared in a match for Orlando Pirates in six months, he is often seen training with the team.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Kaizer Chiefs players returned to Naturena on Friday as they prepare for the upcoming season. Although three players were absent from the squad, one new face was spotted: left-back Kabelo Nkgwesa, who seems to have been promoted from Amakhosi’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). The Soweto giants are in need of a left-back, with Bradley Cross being the only player available for that position. Kaizer Chiefs have not yet signed new players, but they have been linked with several this month.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Three Kaizer Chiefs players did not report for duty on Friday ahead of their pre-season training. The players absent from Naturena Village are Aden McCarthy, Mduduzi Shabalala, and Bruce Bvuma. According to Soccer Laduma, the trio has been granted additional time off following their participation in the recent COSAFA Cup with Bafana Bafana. They are expected to join the squad on June 30, allowing them ample time to prepare for their tour of the Netherlands.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase
Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan feels Orlando Pirates feels the Buccaneers made a mistake by releasing Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane. The duo are amongst the two other players released by the club following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. The former Chiefs coach said Pirates need experience and depth next season and might regret not renewing Monayane and Mako’s contracts.
