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The league is the most important thing, says Orlando Pirates’ Tshegofatso Mabasa

As much cup success as Orlando Pirates achieve — there’s always the lingering pressure of winning the league again.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

Move over Mfundo Vilakazi … Kaizer Chiefs have a new teen sensation waiting in the wings

Now it seems Kaizer Chiefs have an even younger player than Mfundo Vilakazi rising up through their ranks.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

Nasreddine Nabi slams Kaizer Chiefs’ poor finishing despite Cufa Cup title

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was not a happy man despite winning the Cultural Urban Festival Africa (Cufa) Cup over the weekend.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

Kaizer Chiefs win Cufa Cup with penalty shootout triumph over Marumo Gallants

The Cufa Cup has replaced the Macufe Cup, and marked Chiefs’ first silverware of the new season under coach Nasreddine Nabi.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoBandile Shandu on overcoming injury challenges and support from Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates right-back Bandile Shandu is not rushing to get back on the pitch saying he’s fully focused on his mentally and full recovery.

The Star Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates’ goals burden not only Evidence Makgopa’s

Orlando Pirates are one of the in-form teams in the DStv Premiership right now as they aim to close in on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, so they cannot afford to falter.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs hope for happy homecoming at the Calabash

Kaizer Chiefs will return to the Calabash since losing to Orlando Pirates when they face Richards Bay in a league match on Saturday.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs dominate Carling Knockout All-Star XI with flawed fan votes

Kaizer Chiefs' standing as South Africa's most popular football club has been underlined once again by the inclusion of four players in the Carling Knockout All-Star XI despite their first round exit.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Stellenbosch FC’s Steve Barker tells critics to ‘keep doubting us’

After Stellenbosch defeated TS Galaxy 5-4 on penalties in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday, coach Steve Barker had a few choice words as he hit back at the doubting Thomases.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Five takeaways from Carling Knockout final between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy

Football writer Mihlali Baleka looks at five takeaways from Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup final, won by Stellenbosch FC in Durban.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Stellenbosch secure first-ever trophy after beating TS Galaxy on penalties in Carling Knockout Cup Final

Stellenbosch FC walked away with their first ever trophy when they beat TS Galaxy in Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup final in Durban.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch FC would be fools to grab favourites tag — Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker sees his side as the underdogs in Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup final against TS Galaxy.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch v TS Galaxy: Form goes out of the window in Carling Knockout final

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has warned his side against letting their unbeaten record against TS Galaxy go to their heads ahead of Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup final.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch v TS Galaxy: How to win the Carling Knockout title

Football writer Smiso Msomi looks at what Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy have to do to walk away with the Carling Knockout Cup trophy.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs and Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch FC’s Thabo Moloisane pinching himself over change in fortunes

Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane is looking forward to taking on TS Galaxy when in this weekend’s Carling Knockout Cup final at Moses Mabhida in Durban.

Sport Soccer PSL
Zaahier Adams|Published

Carling Knockout final: Discipline key to Sead Ramovic’s TS Galaxy’s reign

TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic has hailed his players’ discipline as they prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch bag bragging rights with iKapa Derby victory over Cape Town City

Despite defeat, Cape Town City will retain their lofty second place on the standings and Stellenbosch FC will move up one place to third position in the DStv Premiership.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Stellenbosch FC's success is built on smart recruitment and a prolific academy

To date, Stellenbosch has bagged lower-tier honours such as the DStv Diski Challenge (2021) and the Premier League Next Gen Cup (2022) following a comprehensive 7-2 victory over Leicester City in the final in the UK.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Stellenbosch shift into higher gear after ‘parking the bus’ to make Carling Knockout final

The Stellenbosch supporters rushed into the stadium and, strategically, took up a position behind the team’s dugout to make sure the team knew their 12th man had arrived.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

TS Galaxy beat AmaZulu to set up Carling Knockout final against Stellenbosch FC

TS Galaxy will play Stellenbosch FC in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup after overcoming AmaZulu in Durban on Sunday.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch FC hammer Richards Bay to reach Carling Knockout Cup final

Second half goals from Devin Titus, Anicet Oura and Antonio van Wyk saw Stellenbosch FC beat Richards Bay on Saturday to reach the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch FC trio must bring silk, steel and link-up play in Carling Knockout semi

Soccer writer Mihlali Baleka looks at three players who could make a difference in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final between Stellenbosch FC and RIchards Bay.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Can AmaZulu, Richards Bay break KwaZulu-Natal football trophy drought?

AmaZulu and Richards Bay will be out to break KwaZulu-Natal’s trophy drought when they compete in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup this weekend.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Previous pain drives mature Stellenbosch’s bid to end semi-final hoodoo

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says they are banking on their maturity to help them end their semi-final curse in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Austin Dube feels Richards Bay must get ‘physical’ against Stellenbosch FC

KwaZulu-Natal minnows Richards Bay will take on Stellenbosch FC in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup this weekend.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published