Coaches during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 Launch at The Venue in Houghton on 29 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix The Premier Soccer League (PSL), in partnership with Betway, officially launched the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, marking the start of a new chapter for South African football as the League celebrates 30 years of professional football excellence….
Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 PSL Awards on Monday evening, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the official calendar for the 2026/27 season, together with the Betway Premiership fixtures. The 2026/27 Betway Premiership season will kick off this weekend (01–02 August 2026) and conclude on Saturday, 22 May 2027. Defending champions Orlando Pirates…
Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis is confident that her charges will bounce back after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in the opening match of Group B at the Moulay Rachid Stadium on Monday. Two goals in either half saw the Twigga Stars emerge victorious in an encounter where South Africa had…
Wits University FC and Kaizer Chiefs in action during the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge, Day 1 at Wits Marks Park Football Grounds in Johannesburg on 17 July 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Day one of the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Johannesburg leg delivered exciting youth football, with Kaizer Chiefs, Kathorus Hyper Academy, Blue Birds Ladies and Mamelodi…
Chiefs drew 1–1 in their opening friendly under new coach Fernando Da Cruz, who used the match to assess his squad ahead of the Betway Premiership season. Ighodaro scored the opener for Amakhosi, giving them an early advantage. Rangers equalised late, capitalising on a defensive lapse through Findlay Curtis, denying Chiefs a winning start. Da…
There are losses for which life, however painful, give us time to prepare – go itlhoboga. Jayden Adams’ untimely passing has left the nation stunned with grief. A young footballer of exceptional promise whose talent, humility and dedication had earned him the admiration of the nation. His star was unmistakably on the rise. In a…
Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef (Kaizer Chiefs)Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP GOAL OF THE SEASONCamren Dansin (Orlando…
FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON AmaZulu Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of seven exciting new officiallysignings as Head Coach Arthur ‘Phakimpi” Zwane continues to shape his squad ahead of the2026/27 Betway Premiership season. The new additions reflect the club’s ambition to build on last season’s impressive fourthPlace, finish, and further strengthen the squad…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) Women’s Football department concluded Youth Month (June) with two successful campaigns. Held under the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign banner, the project visited Witbank in Mpumalanga as well as Mothibistad in the Northern Cape for an uplifting programme for girls between 6 and 12 years in each province. The Campaign…
Tournament Ambassador, Brighton Mhlongo, with representatives of the Boys teams during the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge KwaZulu Natal Media Draw at Garden Court Marine Parade Hotel in Durban on 8 July 2026 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix The stage is set for another exciting edition of the eThekwini leg of the Engen Knockout Challenge following the official…
