Tricky Chiefs clash awaits Stars

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Free State have stunned all with their form this season and they’ve become one of the hardest teams to beat in the PSL.

VV: My family first, Amakhosi third

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Vladimir Vermezovic further exposed the Kaizer Chiefs coach’s questionable behaviour when in front of the microphone, writes Nkareng Matshe.

Mbalula must choose words carefully

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Since he took over as Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula has correctly been lauded for his hands-on approach to a ministry which had appeared non-existent.

Bucs, Chiefs set up another derby

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have set up another date after both sides made it into the MTN8 final.

Pirates’ last-gasp plunder

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Just when it seemed Orlando Pirates would lose their grip on the MTN8 title, they produced an astonishing comeback.

Da Gama not fazed by Pirates

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Platinum Stars coach Owen da Gama does not mind meeting PSL champions Orlando Pirates this early in the season.

Bafana rein in hapless Stallions

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Burkina Faso failed to provide South Africa with the warm-up they needed.

Bucs, Chiefs avoid each other

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have avoided a MTN8 semifinal derby, instead they will play Sundowns and Ajax CT respectively.

Amakhosi hunting for silverware

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Vladimir Vermezovic reckons Kaizer Chiefs will have the most impressive season of his reign at the club.

Benni impresses Bucs trainer

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Benni McCarthy may have been on the bench for months, but he seems to be in good shape after his first training session.

Mental issues bother Pitso

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Pitso Mosimane says he’s worried about the mental state of some of his Bafana Bafana stars ahead of next week’s friendly with Burkina Faso.

Plenty of problems for Pitso

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Pitso Mosimane will have had serious challenges dotting down the names of the players he’ll include in Bafana Bafana’s first match of the season against Burkina ...

Parker pens Chiefs super deal

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Bafana Bafana stiker Bernard Parker is set to return to the PSL after signing a deal with Kaizer Chiefs.

No excuses for Bucs, Amakhosi

Nkareng Matshe|Published

The Soweto giants square off in the Vodacom Cup and while we’re still in pre-season, that’s no excuse for whoever loses the match.

Pitso: Black coaches can do the job

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Pitso Mosimane had many detractors coming in to the job, and his impeccable record so far has silenced almost all of them, but the job is not done.

Krol still in the dark about whether he will be back at Pirates

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Ruud Krol has left for holiday and confirmed he’ll back in the country, but he still couldn’t tell if he’ll be coaching Orlando Pirates next season.

Krol still in the dark about future

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Ruud Krol has left for holiday and confirmed he’ll back in the country, but he still couldn’t tell if he’ll be coaching Orlando Pirates.

Surprise as Serero gets top PSL prize

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Thulani Serero concluded an exceptional season by winning all major honours at the annual PSL awards, but did he deserve it?

Khuboni injury boosts Pirates

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Orlando Pirates hope to take advantage of Golden Arrows’ woes when the side’s meet in their must-win encounter on Saturday.

Strikers to miss big payday

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Not for the first time, the Absa Premiership top scorers’ chart does not make for pretty reading.

Safa and SABC to extend negotiations

Nkareng Matshe|Published

The South African Football Association’s broadcast deal with the SABC is set to expire without a new contract having been agreed.

PSL title race reaches fever pitch

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Ajax Cape Town, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs are all still in the race for the PSL title, but it’s anyone's to take.

Don’t pop the Champagne yet - Lucky

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Orlando Pirates captain knows better than most that the PSL title is not won until the last day of the season, so no celebrating.

Tovey is all out of Aces

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Neil Tovey may have been a dependable defender but he leaves Aces with the worst defensive record in the land for any coach.

Krol and unusual punishment

Nkareng Matshe|Published

Orlando Pirates coach could be made to walk the plank after two heavy losses to great rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the last few weeks.