Ouaddou showers Appollis with praise after debut
Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ayabonga Gwangqoa of Polokwane City during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quaterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 02 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Ouaddou showers Appollis with praise after debut

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has showered praise on debutant Oswin Appollis following his Man of the Match performance against his former club, Polokwane City.

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Mamelodi Sundowns  No. 11
Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Nonato of Fluminense during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on 25 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns No. 11

Who has worn the No. 11 jersey at Mamelodi Sundowns in the past decade? It is fair to say some players have done so with pride, others not so much, writes Nick Said.

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Magnificent Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match between South Africa and Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in Polokwane on 21 March 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Magnificent Mokoena

Teboho Mokoena is quickly rising up the list of Bafana Bafana midfielders with the most goals, writes Nick Said.

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WATCH: Siyabonga Mabena’s solo goal against Richards Bay
Siyabonga Mabena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the 2025/26 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on the 03 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

WATCH: Siyabonga Mabena’s solo goal against Richards Bay

Watch as Mamelodi Sundowns starlet Siyabonga Mabena scored a superb solo effort against Richards Bay in the quarter-final of the MTN8.

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“We achieved what we wanted” – Cardoso
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns instructs players during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on 25 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

“We achieved what we wanted” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso was satisfied with his team's performance against Richards Bay in the quarter-final of the MTN8.

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“I know the expectation” – Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quaterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 02 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“I know the expectation” – Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou understands the pressure and expectations of being at the helm of the Buccaneers but is ready to meet the club's objectives this season.

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MTN8 semi-final draw confirmed
MTN8 Trophy during the 2024 MTN8 smifinal first leg game between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates at Cape Town Stadium on 28 August 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

MTN8 semi-final draw confirmed

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the draw for the semi-finals of the MTN8.

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Sundowns cruise into MTN8 semis
Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the 2025/26 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on the 03 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sundowns cruise into MTN8 semis

Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the MTN8 semi-finals after claiming a comfortable 4-0 victory over Richards Bay at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.

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