Hugo Broos' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA was revealed on Wednesday, with Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing out but Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners included.
Hugo Broos is famously, or notoriously, stubborn in his team selection for Bafana Bafana, but his selection of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners showed that the Belgian mentor is capable of compromise.
Amid speculation that Manqoba Mngqithi could become Kaizer Chiefs' head coach, a source close to the matter has revealed that his contract at Golden Arrows is coming to an end at the close of the 2025-26 season.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos must cut at least six players from South Africa's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad by the time he announces his final 23-to-26-man squad on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns will travel to Rabat to defend their 1-0 lead on Sunday in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final.
Orlando Pirates beat Orbit College 2-0 in Saturday's key South African Premiership fixture.
After their 0-0 home draw with Durban City, Orlando Pirates head into their final game of the South African Premiership season - a visit to Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday - needing a win to seal their first title in 14 years.
Kaizer Chiefs will bring a mixed season to a close when they face Chippa United at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Miguel Cardoso has insisted that Mamelodi Sundowns will stick to their usual enterprising style of football in the CAF Champions League final second leg as they look to defend a 1-0 lead against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday (May 24).
Mamelodi Sundowns moved within an inch of ending their 10-year wait for a second CAF Champions League title on Sunday, beating AS FAR 1-0 in a contentious final first leg at Loftus Versfeld.
Orlando Pirates fans must wait till the final day of the South African Premiership season to potentially lift the trophy, after being held to a 0-0 draw by Durban City on Saturday.
Bafana midfielder Mohau Nkota told ESPN that playing on the wing in the CAF Champions League was the ideal preparation for him to move abroad and face world-class defenders in the Saudi Pro League.
Orlando Pirates can all but guarantee their status as Betway Premiership champions with a win over Durban City on Saturday.
After a disappointing end to their Betway Premiership season, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Morocco's AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.
AmaZulu will host Kaizer Chiefs at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in a fixture which ultimately has only pride at stake.
After a difficult start to the 2025-26 season, South Africa midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has bounced back and is in the form of his life for Orlando Pirates, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams is counting on the discipline that put him back in Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos' plans in Sunday's CAF Champions League final first leg against Morocco's AS FAR.
Orlando Pirates are effectively one win away from becoming Betway Premiership champions with two games to go after Mamelodi Sundowns lost 3-2 to TS Galaxy on Tuesday night in Mbombela.
Mamelodi Sundowns will conclude their Betway Premiership campaign on Tuesday, away to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium in a vital clash with a familiar foe.
Kaizer Chiefs will visit Sekhukhune United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday in a game which could ensure they secure their place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates will visit Magesi at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday with their Betway Premiership fate suddenly in their own hands again.
After Wednesday's bruising 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Siwelele FC at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday in another must-win Betway Premiership clash.
With South Africa's eyes upon Wednesday's crunch Betway Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld, officiating controversy overshadowed a 1-1 draw.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso and Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef each implied the other had benefitted from lenient refereeing calls in Wednesday's 1-1 PSL draw at Loftus Versfeld.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | +46 | 69 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 20 | 8 | 2 | +36 | 68 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | +14 | 54 |
| Amazulu | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +4 | 47 |
| Sekhukhune United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | +5 | 44 |
| Golden Arrows | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | +1 | 41 |
| Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| Durban City | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 39 |
| Stellenbosch | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | -4 | 37 |
| Siwelele | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | -4 | 37 |
| Richards Bay | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | -7 | 34 |
| TS Galaxy | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | -8 | 32 |
| Chippa United | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -20 | 28 |
| Marumo Gallants | 30 | 4 | 13 | 13 | -17 | 25 |
| Magesi FC | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -19 | 24 |
| Orbit College | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -26 | 24 |
