The highly anticipated MTN8 semifinals first-leg clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will be played in Soweto. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times. The semifinals are played over two legs, and in the first fixture, the Buccaneers will host the Brazilians at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 16 August, at 15H00. For the second fixture, Stellenbosch FC will take on Sekhukhune United in the first leg to be played at the Danie Craven…

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will face off in the semi-finals of the 2025 MTN8 following the draw on Sunday. The dates and venues are yet to be confirmed, which is expected to be sometime this week. The two giants of South African football were drawn against each other, with the defending champions, Pirates, set to host the 2021 winners in the first of two legs. The Buccaneers eased to a 2-0 win over Polokwane City in Orlando, and Sundowns…

Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, claiming an impressive four accolades. Ribeiro Costa was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership Top Goal Scorer awards. Orlando Pirates young sensation Relebohile Mofokeng also enjoyed a memorable night, scooping both the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season…

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has admitted that winning silverware is not enough for the club. The Brazilians have won the league eight times in a row, turning the Premier Soccer League into a “Pretoria Soccer League,” given their dominance. Sundowns supporters, however, would be the first to admit they need to do more to fill up the stands, and this view is shared by Motsepe. “Now, a new season is upon us, and while every season brings new opportunities,…

Betway Premiership reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns have made their first signing ahead of the 2025/26 season. Left back Fawaaz Basadien has put pen to paper with the Brazilians. “The Yellow Nation is proud to welcome Bafana Bafana international defender, Fawaaz Basadien,” the club announced on their social media platforms. The details of the contract have not been released, but African Times has it on good authority that Basadien has signed for three years, with an option for a further two…

Kobamelo Kodisang has returned to Portugal after a frustrating spell at Mamelodi Sundowns. The 25-year-old arrived at Chloorkop last year on a five-year contract but only played 13 official games, contributing two goals and two assists, and he has now been deemed surplus to requirements. Kodisang has signed for Portuguese Premier League club AVS Futebol SAD on a 1-year loan deal from Mamelodi Sundowns, with an option to make the deal permanent. “It’s good to be here and back in…

PUMA and Mamelodi Sundowns have launched the new Home and Away kits for the 2025/26 season. “The Art of Play kit design is inspired by the dazzling combination of strategy, precision, and artistry with which Masandawana plays the Beautiful Game,” noted PUMA. The Home kit is in the traditional yellow shirt, blue shorts, and white socks, while the Away kit features a white shirt, white pants, and blue socks. “The difference is in the details. What sets the kit design…

After much thought, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has concluded he is on the right track at the club. The Portuguese has been at the helm since December last year, having taken over from Manqoba Mngqithi. Sundowns went on to retain their league title with a 12-point difference over second-placed Orlando Pirates, and credit to Cardoso. The big letdown was their defeat to Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final, and the jury is still out on whether Cardoso deserves…

Cassius Mailula is not in two minds about where he would like to play if he were to return to South Africa. The 23-year-old is at a crossroads in his career after the end of his loan spell at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Mailula belongs to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Toronto FC, whom he joined in 2023 from his “first love,” Mamelodi Sundowns. However, it appears he has no future at the Canadian club, leading to questions over his…

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Miguel Cardoso has hinted at a smaller squad for the Betway Premiership champions ahead of next the season. The Brazilians boosted a squad of 40 players last season, as per Transfermarkt, including five goalkeepers. Three players have already been let go: Lucas Suarez, Rivaldo Coetzee, and Sipho Mbule, who was on loan at Sekhukhune United and has since found a new home at Orlando Pirates. The future of Argentinian Matias Esquivel is in serious doubt, and unconfirmed…