A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a draw after surrendering a late lead against Chippa United. Chiefs appeared on course for back-to-back victories at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo after Lebohang Maboe gave them the lead in the 29th minute. But their advantage disappeared in the second half when Polokwane City were gifted an equaliser through a costly error involving goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.…

Mamelodi Sundowns are sending an early warning to their Betway Premiership rivals: Bafana Ba Style are once again setting the pace. The Brazilians strengthened their grip on the summit with a convincing 3-0 victory over Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night, opening up a six-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates. It was another statement of intent from Miguel Cardoso’s side, who are yet to taste defeat in the league and have now won their last five matches. Sundowns have…

Kaizer Chiefs may have returned to winning ways, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ victory over Golden Arrows means Amakhosi still have ground to make up in their pursuit of the early Betway Premiership leaders. Chiefs produced a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Siwelele at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday, moving to third place with 11 points from five matches and maintaining their unbeaten start to the campaign. Mfundo Vilakazi put Amakhosi ahead in the first half before Wandile Duba doubled their advantage after the…

The MTN8 has delivered exactly the kind of drama that makes cup football irresistible, and the prize is now a mouth-watering final between South African football giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns booked their place in the final in dramatic fashion on Sunday after overturning a first-leg deficit against Golden Arrows, winning 3-2 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in to level the semi-final tie 3-3 on aggregate. The Brazilians advanced on the away-goals rule after scoring three times in…

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…

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…

Austrian side SV Ried have announced they have accepted a fee exceeding one million Euros (R18.8 Million) to sell winger Antonio Van Wyk to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Tshwane side confirmed the deal a couple of days ago, and SV Ried has now disclosed the transfer fee. “Antonio Van Wyk’s transfer to African Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns is complete! With a fee exceeding one million euros, it’s the record transfer in the history of SV Oberbank Ried,” says the European…

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced they have extended their contract with midfielder Themba Zwane. The 36-year-old has penned a new one-year deal, until June 2027, with the Tshwane club, with an option to renew for a further year. He has been with the new CAF Champions League winners since 2011, having joined from amateur club Vardos. Zwane had a tough season with injuries limiting him to just 23 appearances across all competitions. He mostly came from the bench, but the extension…

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has paid a glowing tribute to the club, especially the fans, who kept them on their toes on the way to winning the 2025/26 CAF Champions League title. Sundowns completed a 2-1 aggregate win against Moroccan side FAR Rabat on Sunday to win their second Champions League title. The first leg ended 1-0 to Sundowns in Pretoria before the two teams played to a 1-1 draw in Rabat on Sunday. Williams was once again instrumental…

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the CAF Champions League for the second time after holding FAR Rabat to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final in Morocco on Sunday night. The South African side completed a 2-1 aggregate victory at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, adding to their first-leg 1-0 win in Pretoria last week. Mohamed Hrimat gave FAR Rabat hope from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, but Teboho Mokoena’s superb strike in first-half stoppage…