Mamelodi Sundowns: In Transition
Mamelodi Sundowns are evolving the way they operate off the pitch, writes Nick Said.
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January 26, 2026
We Don’t Come To Play, We Come To Win – Ben Youssef
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef was quick to applaud his players, praising their performance, resilience and fighting spirit after a hard-fought contest.
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January 26, 2026
Ouaddou Praises Pirates’ Display but Laments Result
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, but admitted frustration with the final result.
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January 26, 2026
What is next for African football after Cup of Nations in Morocco?
With the curtain coming down on Sunday on the Africa Cup of Nations finals, what does the rest of 2026 hold in store for national teams on the continent? (more…)
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January 21, 2026
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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January 21, 2026
Stellenbosch FC confirm trio of new signings
Stellenbosch FC confirmed a triple signing of players ahead of the re-start of their Betway Premiership campaign against Sekhukhune, with one of them on target in the 1-0 win in Polokwane. (more…)
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January 21, 2026
Arthur Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with team mates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orbit College at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 19 January 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns go top of the table after Orbit College win
Mamelodi Sundowns made the most of a heavily rotated starting line-up to secure a composed 2-0 victory over Orbit College, a result that lifted them above Orlando Pirates at the summit of the Betway Premiership standings. (more…)
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January 20, 2026
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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January 20, 2026
Senegal winners of 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 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix
Talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
It was all going along swimmingly for African football and its showpiece Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco until minutes from the end of a month-long extravaganza. (more…)
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January 20, 2026
Thokozani Sibanyoni of TS Galaxy FC challenges Mohamat Bull of Vascio Da Gama during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between TS Galaxy FC and Vasco Da Gama on the 29 January 2025 at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Vasco da Gama complete Last 32 field in 2026 Nedbank Cup
Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Vasco da Gama will return for a second season in a row to the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup, but will hope for an improvement on their showing 12 months ago. (more…)
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January 19, 2026