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June 19, 2026
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha is earning growing recognition after a series of commanding performances in the heart of midfield, with iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye singling him out for special praise. Speaking on iDiski TV, Khanye commended Mbatha’s consistency and composure, describing him as the driving force behind the Buccaneers’ recent solidity. “Well done
READ MOREMamelodi Sundowns are set to make a significant decision in the coming months regarding the future of midfielder Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng, who is currently on loan at the Chloorkop-based club. While his time with the reigning champions has shown promising signs, whether the club will move to secure his services on a permanent basis will
READ MORETS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has confirmed that the club has reached a final verdict on Phakamani Mahlambi following the attacker’s assessment period with the Rockets. The 28-year-old was trying his luck at the Rockets since November 2025 until recently, as he pushed to revive his career following years of inactivity. He last played
READ MOREKaizer Chiefs’ emerging midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is at the center of Premier Soccer League discussions, as former PSL player Junior Khanye has made a striking statement that has sparked renewed debate among fans and analysts. In an interview with KickOff, Khanye confidently declared that Mofokeng stands out distinctly from his teammate Shabalala. “We must be
READ MORElodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has provided an update on Monnapule Saleng’s recovery. Saleng made a surprise move to the Brazilians from rivals Orlando Pirates last month. Saleng was actually out on loan at Magesi FC for the opening half of the season. When he arrived at Sundowns though, he was carrying an injury. Now,
READ MOREFew days ago after playing a draw against Sekhukhune United, I wanted to find the logic behind the coach’s decision for not starting with neither Oswin Appolis nor Relebohile Mofokeng since they are serious match winners based on their creativity, speed, dynamism and an eye for goal. While few said that the boys did everything
READ MOREIn persuit of reclaiming the top spot in the betway premiership, Orlando Pirates FC will be hosted by Amazulu FC at Moses Mabhida in Durban on Tuesday evening and they know that to keep their title ambitious more realistic, can’t afford any slip ups especially when competing with point-machine like Monnapule Saleng’s Mamelodi Sundowns FC.
READ MOREIt was a game that Orlando Pirates FC knew that nothing three points will do for them even though they were playing a very good side that’s coached well by former Bucs and Amakhosi winger Coach Arthur Zwane. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men started the game brightly making their intentions very clear with intense pressure looking to
READ MORECoach Abdeslam Ouaddou is just on his first season and has already shown clarity with how he wants his team to play especially with high intensity on both phases of play and anyone who seems not to be made for this kind of approach, is most likely to be shown the door at Pirates to
READ MOREGames against Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC are the type of games that are always of fine margins and it’s in those games that you need someone who can just finish a half chance because it’s sort of games that clear cut chances are not always going to be plenty but unfortunately Bucs lacked that
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