“The team will be strengthened for next season” – Nabi
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs talking to Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“The team will be strengthened for next season” – Nabi

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed his plan to strengthen his squad as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. (more…)

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Nabi reflects on debut season at Chiefs
Nasreddine Nabi, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs and Ilyes Mzoughi, goalkeeper coach of Kaizer Chiefs dejected during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 24 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nabi reflects on debut season at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has reflected on his debut campaign with Amakhosi after they missed out on a top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership.

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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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Jordaan to return to Rugby World Cup in a new role
Zenay Jordaan of South Africa. South Africa v France. Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 (played in 2022) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 8 October 2022. ( Andrew Cornaga / Photosport / BackpagePix)

Jordaan to return to Rugby World Cup in a new role

The last time Zenay Jordaan left the pitch at the Rugby World Cup, she was carried off shoulder high by her Springbok Women teammates and England opponents, but she will return later this year, albeit in a new capacity.

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URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed
Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Leolin Zas of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff when the new season commences in the final weekend of September.

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“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo
Glody Makabi Lilepo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo

Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has opened up on how he has adapted to playing football in South Africa.

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“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi was proud of his younger players following their performance against SuperSport United.

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