Orlando Pirates ended their tour of Spain in defeat, going down 1-0 to Saudi outfit NEOM in a friendly match at the Estepona Football Center on Friday. The match marked the end of a valuable pre-season tour, with many combinations and tactics tested by the Soweto Giants’ two-week stay. They depart the south coast having...

The South African senior men’s and women’s national teams are reaping the rewards of their recent performances. Following their performances in the 2026 World Cup where they reached the Last 32, Bafana Bafana moved up the FIFA ranking and climbed six places from 60th to 54th. This shift also placed coach Hugo Broos’ charges in...

Vodacom, in partnership with Kaizer Chiefs, have brought fans closer to their heroes than ever before with the Tsamaya campaign. This groundbreaking initiative gave five loyal Amakhosi supporters the chance to travel overseas with the team during their pre-season tour, creating unforgettable memories and strengthening the bond between the Club and its supporters. Last Thursday, the winners...

The stage is set for another exciting edition of the eThekwini leg of the Engen Knockout Challenge following the official draw, held in Durban on Wednesday, 08 July. The draw brought together football administrators, stakeholders and participating clubs ahead of this weekend’s tournament and was attended by Engen Brand and Sponsorship Manager, Ms Tsholo Tiro, SAFA...

Orlando Pirates’ quest to defend the Betway Premiership title will kick off in front of the Ghost. The marathon – which is the league- starts in familiar surroundings for the Buccaneers, after the Premier Soccer League released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season on Thursday. Bucs will christen their title defence, hosting Betway Premiership...

The Reboost Energy Drink powered Lerato Lamola Winter Games came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday 28 June in Tembisa with Mudagasi crowned champions after defeating 012 Ayifun’Wena 6-5 on penalties following a thrilling goalless final. The month-long tournament, powered by Reboost Energy Drink for the first time, showcased the abundance of football talent within local communities, while creating meaningful opportunities for local...

Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng. While the two clubs have concluded negotiations over the transfer fee and structure of the deal, Orlando Pirates can confirm that the move remains subject to Mofokeng passing a medical examination and finalising...

Tana Malinga There are football stories that live beyond the final whistle. Stories that remind us the beautiful game is not always won by the biggest names, but by the biggest hearts.The 2026 Old Mutual 5quad League delivered exactly that. Against all odds, Cape Town’s Ireland Boys completed one of the most inspiring journeys South...