Ernest Makhaya

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ernest Makhaya

SuperSport United is reportedly selling their PSL status ahead of next season, and this could mark the rebirth of Bloemfontein Celtic. Matsatsantsa are believed to be keeping this information under wraps until the end of the season as the focus is to finish in a better position on the log. As things stand, SuperSport United are 13th on the Betway Premiership standings, and still not safe from the playoff spot.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ernest Makhaya

Wydad Athletic Club are reportedly eager to permanently sign Thembinkosi Lorch from Mamelodi Sundowns. Lorch joined the Moroccan giants on loan from the Brazilians earlier this year, and he appears to have impressed. He has featured in nine league games for Wydad, and has scored twice, including last week’s winner against AS FAR Rabat. Thembinkosi Lorch joined Wydad earlier this year.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ernest Makhaya

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Orlando Pirates in the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 15:30. This will mark the first Soweto Derby final since 2014 when both Chiefs and Pirates met in the MTN8 at the same venue. Amakhosi edged out Pirates 1-0 to lift the trophy which was also their last major Cup victory.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ernest Makhaya

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has assured the club fans that his successor will be the right man for the job. Riveiro will leave Pirates at the end of the current season after deciding against renewing his contract beyond June. Now, all eyes are on the Pirates boss Dr Irvin Khoza to see who he will appoint to fill the big shoes that will be left by Riveiro. The Spaniard will go down as one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Sea Robbers.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ernest Makhaya

Orlando Pirates kept their title race hopes alive with a 2-1 away win over Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday. The Buccaneers opened the scoring through Patrick Maswanganyi but Thabo Matlaba equalised for Arrows. However, Tshegofatso Mabasa, coming from the bench, netted the winner to seal Pirates’ win. As a result, Pirates are now nine points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who are in action on Wednesday.