BY TANA MALINGA Orlando Pirates welcome Milford FC, determined to protect their Carling Knockout crown while carrying the confidence of a commanding CAF Champions League qualification. The Buccaneers have demonstrated their continental strength, but domestic cup football is a different beast. Milford have the opportunity to disrupt the script, while Pirates must prove that their...

BY TANA MALINGA Mamelodi Sundowns face Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld after suffering a shocking CAF Champions League elimination against Angola’s Wiliete SC. The wound is fresh, the disappointment undeniable, and the pressure immense. But champions are tested when the spotlight burns brightest! Gallants have already demonstrated their ability to hurt Sundowns in this competition,...

BY TANA MALINGA Kaizer Chiefs welcome TS Galaxy to FNB Stadium, knowing that a victory could reignite belief among their passionate supporters. Their CAF Confederation Cup journey ended painfully on penalties against Red Arrows, but football offers little time for mourning. Tonight, Amakhosi must turn frustration into fire, sharpen their attacking edge and fight for...

BY TANA MALINGA Tonight, the beautiful game offers no hiding place! Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs step into the Carling Knockout battlefield, carrying the weight of expectation, the sting of continental disappointment and the burning desire to keep their silverware dreams alive. Three giants. Three battles. One unforgiving knockout stage!

Malandelela FC were crowned champions of the African Pride Games 2026 in Rabie Ridge on Sunday, 25 October, after edging out Amatenten FC 3–2 in a thrilling soccer final. The games celebrated inclusion, diversity and sporting excellence, with the City of Johannesburg reaffirming its commitment to accessible public infrastructure and community sport. Organised in partnership...

BY TANA MALINGA A brave comeback, a tense finish and a devastating penalty-shootout defeat-Kaizer Chiefs’ continental journey ends in heartbreak. Hope surged through Moses Mabhida Stadium when Bradley Cross rose to head home in the 65th minute, giving Kaizer Chiefs a 1-0 victory over Zambia’s Red Arrows in the second leg of their CAF Confederation...

BY TANA MALINGA The dream of defending African supremacy has collapsed, leaving Mamelodi Sundowns facing difficult questions after a stunning elimination.Football can be merciless. One moment, a champion believes the road to glory remains open; the next, the final whistle delivers a painful reality check.Mamelodi Sundowns have been eliminated from the 2026/27 CAF Champions League...

BY TANA MALINGA Five goals, a clean sheet and a statement of intent, as Orlando Pirates are ready for the African battlefield! Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League group stage after dismantling Namibia’s African Stars 4-0 in the second leg on 23 October, sealing a commanding 5-0 aggregate triumph....

BY TANA MALINGA A legend’s journey from the pitch to technical leadership brings fresh expectations, renewed passion and hope for the future of the beautiful game.South African football supporters have reason to celebrate as the legendary Dr Doctor Khumalo steps into a new chapter of his football journey, having been appointed vice-chairperson of the South...

BY TANA MALINGA The Buccaneers have seized the advantage, but only the final whistle in Soweto will reveal who earns the right to march into the CAF Champions League group stages.Orlando Pirates have fired an early warning to African Stars of Namibia, securing a precious 1-0 first-leg victory in Gaborone, Botswana, on 17 October 2026....