Finally, Kaizer Chiefs will dust off their trophy cabinet after winning the Nedbank Cup against rivals Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. It had been 3,655 calendar days since Amakhosi lifted a major trophy, but the 2-1 win over the Buccaneers has ended the long wait. The last time Chiefs had won a trophy was on 9 May 2015, when they were crowned league champions, and for years, they found the going tough. In Durban, Chiefs had…

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will not attend the Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon, 10 May. In a letter to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) dated 9 May 2025, the King’s office has expressed concern over inadequate security arrangements and ceremonial preparations. “Following correspondence dated 6 May 2025 regarding the proposed participation of His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in the Nedbank Cup Final scheduled for 10 May 2025, this serves…

World football governing body FIFA has given the green light for the Women’s World Cup to be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, in line with their male counterparts. This change will come into play from the 2031 edition after FIFA’s Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. “This is not just about having 16 more teams playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup but taking the next steps in relation to the women’s game in general,” FIFA…

There’ll be a lot at stake for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in this year’s Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (15h30). Forget the bragging rights for either of the rivals. Winning the trophy will come with better benefits. For Pirates, their coach José Riveiro would be pleased to exit on a winning note, considering he’s leaving the club at the end of the season. “We must focus in a way that we feel that…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has secured the future of women’s football through the renewal of its partnership with Hollywoodbets. The two parties have been in partnership for the past four years. In 2021, Hollywoodbets pumped in R17 million to become the first-ever commercial partner of women’s football in the country by backing the Women’s Super League. SAFA has today confirmed the renewal of the sponsorship, though no financial details have been released. “This milestone reinforces Hollywoodbets’ unwavering commitment…

Real Madrid’s search for a new coach appears to be over with Xabi Alonso next in line to guide the Los Blancos. The 15-time UEFA Champions League record winners will part ways with Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, who’s joining the Brazilian senior national team. Ancelotti’s exit at the Bernabeu opens the door for the return of the club’s former midfielder, Alonso, who’s been with German side Bayer Leverkusen for two-and-a-half years. Alonso has impressed in charge of Leverkusen. With him…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has on Friday announced Shukri Conrad as coach for all the formats. Conrad has guided the Proteas’ Test side for over two years and has now been entrusted with the responsibility of the white-ball teams following Rob Walter’s resignation last month due to personal reasons. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shukri Conrad as the Proteas Men’s all-format head coach,” CSA confirmed on Friday. “Conrad, who has led the Test side…

Born and bred in England, defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s dream was to play for the country of his birth. The 27-year-old hails from Croydon, South London, and has played for England at junior level but also came close to playing for the English senior team when he was called up in 2019. The 27-year-old hails from Croydon, South London, and has played for England at the junior level. He also came close to playing for the English senior team when he…

Whether it’s mind games or not, Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has insisted his team is the underdog against Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final. The Buccaneers have a date with Amakhosi at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (15h30). Chiefs have lost five games in a row to Pirates, but Ncikazi is adamant that Pirates can’t be considered favourites. “We know we are playing against a very good team, Kaizer Chiefs,” Ncikazi told journalists at the pre-match press…

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca is working around the clock to secure the futures of South African duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula. Lorch and Mailula are on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns and Toronto FC, respectively. Wydad is reportedly keen to make the deals permanent. According to Moroccan publication Le Site Info, Mohamed Amine Benhachem, the club’s interim coach and sporting director, and technical director Hassan Benabicha have both recommended to the management to finalize these permanent transfers. Both deals will…