Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have won South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) title for the first time in 14 years. The Buccaneers were crowned champions on Saturday following a 2-0 win over Orbit College at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. Pirates ended the season with 69 points, just one ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who had dominated the league for eight straight seasons. Bucs coach Abdelsam Ouaddou reflected on their success, but hinted he may not be there next season. “I…

Kruger United has sealed an automated promotion to South Africa’s top league following a dominant season in the second tier. Over the weekend, the Bushbuckridge-based side secured promotion with two matches to spare, and should struggling TS Galaxy avoid relegation, the province will have two clubs in SA’s top flight. Kruger United has garnered 58 points from 28 matches, with their last two matches essentially dead rubbers for them. They have won 17 matches – more than any other side…

There is trouble brewing at Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC. Club chairman Calvin Le John came out guns blazing on Sunday to make a few announcements that have not gone down well with local football stakeholders. Siwelele FC was acquired as a “going concern” when they bought the top-flight status of SuperSport United, and barely three months later, there are major changes. Le John announced the departures of CEO Stan Matthews and assistant coach Andre Arendse a day…

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the venue for the 2025 MTN8 Final set for Saturday, 13 September. The league made the announcement at their headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday afternoon. Mbombela, the 43,500-seater in Mpumalanga, will be the host stadium. Orlando Pirates, who are in their fourth consecutive final, have been picked as the home side, while Stellenbosch, who will be seeking revenge after losing to the Buccaneers last year, will be the away team. The match…

Cape Town Spurs have slammed the decision of the Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber (DRC) to declare young talent Asanele Velebayi a free agent. The 22-year-old winger is free to join a team of his choice after the DRC ruled in his favour that his contract with Spurs is unvalid since Spurs were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League, which is an amateur league. Spurs have released a long statement arguing the decision sets a bad precedent for South…

Cape Town City will have to contend with life in the second tier of South African football following their latest setback. On Friday, the Citizens’ case against Marumo Gallants was dismissed at arbitration. Cape Town City took the matter to arbitration, as they were aggrieved by the decision of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee. The PSL DC ruled recently that Marumo Gallants were guilty of fielding a defaulter, Monde Mphambaniso, during the 2024/25 season. Instead of docking points,…

Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants are set to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary committee on Thursday on charges of fielding an ineligible player, midfielder Monde Mpambaniso. Cape Town City, who have been relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship – the second tier of SA football, have filed a protest alleging that Mpambaniso was not properly registered by Marumo Gallants, and initially, the league declined to prosecute. However, Cape Town City took the matter further with the SA…

Finally, the wait appears to be over, and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixtures are being finalised. In its possession, African Times has the draft fixtures for the 2025/26 season. While it is public knowledge that the season will open with the MTN8 quarter-finals on Saturday, 2 August, the fixtures show some other important key dates. The Betway Premiership is slated to kick off on Saturday, 9 August, with the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns away at Chippa United at the…

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the nominees for the 2024/25 PSL Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, at 19h00, live on SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport. The prestigious Footballer of the Season award will be contested by Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), and Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns). All three players have also been nominated for the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season award, underlining their…

Betway Premiership club SuperSport United has new owners ahead of the 2025/26 season, subject to approval by the Premier Soccer League (PSL). According to information at our disposal, Matsatsantsa have been sold to a businessman from Bloemfontein, and as per other reports, he has paid R50 million. Speculation was rife recently that SuperSport United was on the verge of being sold, but this was flatly denied by insiders at the club. However, this publication is privy to information that the…