The race for the 2026 MTN8 final has burst into life, with Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows both securing valuable first-leg advantages in two tightly contested semi-final encounters. Defending champions Orlando Pirates struck first on Saturday, edging Sekhukhune United 1–0 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to take a precious advantage into the return leg. Deon Hotto proved to be the difference between the sides, finding the decisive goal in the first half as Pirates demonstrated the efficiency…

Football supporters can now secure their seats for the highly anticipated 2026 MTN8 semi-final clashes, with tickets officially on sale ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed on Tuesday that tickets for both semi-final ties are available at R100 each, giving fans the opportunity to watch some of South Africa’s top clubs battle for a place in the MTN8 final. Tickets are available at Open Tickets outlets nationwide, including Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores. Supporters can…

The Betway Premiership has wasted little time reminding South African football fans why it remains one of the most unpredictable and fiercely contested leagues on the African continent. Just three matchdays into the 2026/27 season, the early battle for supremacy has already produced a dramatic change at the summit, with defending champions Orlando Pirates knocking Kaizer Chiefs off the top of the table. The Buccaneers made the biggest statement of the weekend on Sunday when they swept aside Chippa United…

Cameroon have finally ended years of heartbreak by being crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions after brushing aside Malawi 3-0 in a one-sided final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a devastating first-half performance to settle the contest before the break, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice and Naomi Eto adding another as Cameroon raced into a commanding 3-0 lead. The victory gives Cameroon their first WAFCON title, after three…

After almost two decades of service to South African football, Ramahlwe Mphahlele has called time on his playing career, bringing the curtain down on a journey that has taken him from the early days at Moroka Swallows to the captaincy at Mamelodi Sundowns and the Bafana Bafana dressing room. The 36-year-old defender announced his retirement on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified on Thursday, confirming that he is not looking for another club and will not attempt to prolong a career…

Limpopo’s sporting talent has received national recognition, with athletes Prudence Sekgodiso, Kgothatso Montjane and Sheryl James among the nominees for the 19th Edition of the South African Sport Awards. The nominees were announced on Wednesday by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as the country prepares to celebrate its leading athletes, coaches, teams and administrators. The 2026 awards comprise 19 categories. Sekgodiso, the Limpopo-born 800m star, has been nominated in the Sportswoman of the Year category. The athlete, who…

Black Leopards chairman David “Chief” Thidiela has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a judicial commission of inquiry into the governance of the Premier Soccer League (PSL). He alleges that conflicts of interest within South African football have compromised fairness, accountability and the integrity of the professional game. Addressing a media briefing in Venue Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 6 August, Thidiela said he would formally petition the President to institute a Madlanga-style Commission of Inquiry to investigate the…

Relebohile Mofokeng capped off a remarkable 2025/26 campaign by emerging as the biggest winner at the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Awards, walking away with three of the evening’s most prestigious accolades, including the coveted Footballer of the Season award. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder also claimed the Players’ Player of the Season and Midfielder of the Season awards, cementing his status as the country’s outstanding footballer after spearheading Orlando Pirates to their first Betway Premiership title in 16 years. His dominance…

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says African football’s governing body has undergone a remarkable financial turnaround during his tenure, transforming from an organisation burdened by debt into one with substantial financial reserves. Motsepe said that when he assumed office in 2021, CAF was carrying debt of approximately $150 million. Five years later, he said, the organisation now has $150 million in its bank account, positioning it to make significant investments in the development of football across the…

Egypt blew a two-nil lead to go down to Argentina in Atlanta and missed out on the Quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. Argentina rallied from two goals down to overcome the Pharaohs in the Round of 16, with Enzo Fernandez grabbing a dramatic winner. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko had Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs on the cusp of one of the competition’s greatest upsets at Atlanta Stadium, but late goals form Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez transformed the…