Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC claim crucial Betway Premiership wins
Thabiso Monyane of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Lamontville Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 20 January 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC claim crucial Betway Premiership wins

The Betway Premiership returned from its international break on Tuesday, with two tightly contested fixtures that saw Kaizer Chiefs move to within two points of the top of the table and Stellenbosch FC get a first win under new coach Gavin Hunt. (more…)

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Stellenbosch FC sign Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa
Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 6 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Stellenbosch FC sign Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the exit of striker Tshegofatso Mabasa on loan to struggling Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC. (more…)

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Dramatic AFCON final ends with controversy but a Senegal win
Ibrahim Mbaye of Senegal celebrates victory during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 18 January 2026 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Dramatic AFCON final ends with controversy but a Senegal win

The Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos on Sunday, with disputed refereeing decisions, walk-offs, violence in the stands and even ball boys fighting with players. (more…)

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Chippa United goalkeeper earns Nigeria bronze medal
Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria celebrates during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Chippa United goalkeeper earns Nigeria bronze medal

Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria as they kept up their run of third placed finishes at the Africa Cup of Nations, edging Egypt 4-2 on post-match penalties after a goalless draw in Saturday’s bronze medal match. (more…)

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A guide to all the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 32 ties
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

A guide to all the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 32 ties

The draw for the Nedbank Cup Last 32 has revealed six all-Betway Premiership ties, which means 12 of the 16 clubs in the topflight will face each other and six will not advance to the next round. (more…)

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Kaizer Chiefs have tough start to Nedbank Cup defence
Omega Mdaka of Stellenbosch FC is challenged by Gaston Sirino of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup last 16 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 5 October 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs have tough start to Nedbank Cup defence

Champions Kaizer Chiefs face a tough start to the defence of their Nedbank Cup title when they travel to fellow Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC in the Last 32. (more…)

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Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to set up Senegal showdown
Morocco’s national team players celebrate after securing victory in the penalty shootout during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Morocco and Nigeria at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 14 January 2026 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to set up Senegal showdown

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot-kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shoot-out victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a arm-wrestle of a Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. (more…)

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Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire
Puso Dithejane of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 05 November 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have added a second South African to their team, signing winger Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy on an extended contract for the next four years. (more…)

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Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit
epa11848587 Amad Diallo of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Rangers FC, in Manchester, Britain, 23 January 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit

Manchester United’s 2025/26 FA Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday as the 13-time winners were knocked out of the in the third round for just the second time in more than four decades. (more…)

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