Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns rise to the top with a win against Orbit College

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Mamelodi Sundowns produced a strong second-half display to defeat Orbit College 2-0 in Rustenburg, moving top of the Betway Premiership as the title race with Orlando ...

Watch VideoTitle-chasing Orlando Pirates wary of Richards Bay threat in Soweto

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Orlando Pirates look to protect their Betway Premiership lead when they host Richards Bay in Soweto, with the title race against Sundowns intensifying and every ...

Watch VideoBernard Parker senses opportunity for TS Galaxy in wide-open Nedbank Cup race

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TS Galaxy assistant coach Bernard Parker believes the Rockets have a genuine chance to win the Nedbank Cup as they prepare for a tricky quarterfinal clash against ...

Watch VideoTime on their side: How Banyana Banyana could gain from WAFCON delay

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The postponement of WAFCON may frustrate many teams, but for Banyana Banyana the delay could offer valuable preparation time as they attempt to reclaim continental ...

Watch VideoNedbank Cup tougher despite Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates Mamelodi and Sundowns exits, says Lamontville Golden Arrows' Manqoba ...

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi says the Nedbank Cup has become more unpredictable despite the elimination of South Africa’s biggest clubs ahead of their quarterfinal ...

Watch VideoFrom doubts to triumph: Ronwen Williams' remarkable 500-match career

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Ronwen Williams’ 500th professional appearance highlights the remarkable rise of a goalkeeper who once faced doubts about his stature but has grown into one of Africa’s ...

Five reasons this Orlando Pirates – Mamelodi Sundowns title race echoes elite battles abroad

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are locked in a defining Betway Premiership title race, where consistency, squad depth and mentality may prove decisive in ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs woes continue with fourth defeat in a row against Richards Bay

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Amakhosi, who remained fifth, took a further blow in their hunt for CAF competition next season while the Natal Rich Boys moved up to ninth on the Betway Premiership ...

Watch VideoChelsea and Ivory Coact legend Salomon Kalou praises power of the Betway Premiership saying Africa is envious

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Ivory Coast legend Salomon Kalou believes Africa envies South Africa’s Betway Premiership, praising its professionalism, stadiums and ability to retain talent — ...

Watch VideoLegacy and nerves: Kaizer Chiefs striker Khanyisa Mayo turns to father ahead of Soweto Derby

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Khanyisa Mayo is drawing on his father Patrick’s derby experience as Kaizer Chiefs chase momentum against Orlando Pirates, balancing patience, pressure and belief ...

Watch VideoSalomon Kalou, Doctor Khumalo and brotherly legacy: Why Kaizer Chiefs feel like home

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Chelsea legend Salomon Kalou is embracing Kaizer Chiefs life, revealing a playful family link to Doctor Khumalo — and a football lineage that includes his older ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby duel: A tactical breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

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A tactical breakdown of the Soweto Derby, contrasting Chiefs’ patient structure with Pirates’ high-tempo attacks, featuring key players shaping each team’s identity ...

Watch VideoSoweto Derby of belief: Why Kaze is trusting Kaizer Chiefs’ Shabalala and Vilakazi to deliver

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With title hopes on the line, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze expresses confidence in his young players ahead of the crucial Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze targets Soweto Derby win to buy him a month of hapiness

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Under mounting pressure, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admits a Soweto Derby victory could ease fan tension as Amakhosi prepare to face Orlando Pirates at FNB ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi, the Soweto Derby armband and a season on trial

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From AFCON criticism to a missed Nedbank Cup penalty and recent Sundowns scrutiny, Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi enters the Soweto Derby with leadership, legacy ...

Watch VideoA Durbanite at the Calabash: My first taste of FNB Stadium magic at Pirates, Sundowns clash

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Born in Durban and now based in Johannesburg, football writer Smiso Msomi breaks down five defining moments from his first visit to FNB Stadium during a high-stakes ...

Watch VideoBIG DEBATE | Kaizer Chiefs’ 10-day breather could be the reset they desperately need or the one they leave to rue

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Kaizer Chiefs’ near ten-day break, following cup eliminations, could provide the reset they need to heal injuries, regain clarity and refocus their league campaign ...

Watch VideoBetway Premiership title race blown open after Mamelodi Sundowns silence Orlando Pirates at packed FNB Stadium

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Bryan Leon’s first-half brace powered Mamelodi Sundowns to a crucial 2–1 win over Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium, cutting the gap at the top and reigniting the Betway ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula opens up on Bafana Bafana Fifa World Cup ambitions

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At 36, Makhehleni Makhaula is proving that age is just a number.

Watch VideoWhy should we panic? — Pogiso Makhoye stays calm as Orbit College stare relegation in the face

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Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye has dismissed relegation panic, insisting belief in performance and philosophy will guide his side’s survival push as they battle ...

Watch VideoThe Great Debate | Can Kaizer Chiefs actually win the Betway Premiership?

Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi|Published

Our two football reporters — Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi — square off on Kaizer Chiefs' title credentials as the Glamour Boys sit two points off the top at the ...

Bafana Bafana coach names AFCON squad — Zwane left out

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Bafana enter the tournament carrying heightened expectations following their third-place finish at the previous edition, and Broos’ announcement now sets the tone ...

Watch VideoNasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs defence after ‘tough 10 years’ in Nedbank Cup triumph over Orlando Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi and assistant Cedric Kaze praised the resilience of the players in their Nedbank Cup final victory over Orlando Pirates in Durban ...

Da Gama: Magesi's PSL future in players' hands

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Magesi head coach Owen Da Gama challenges his players to step up following their AmaZulu defeat, as the team battles to maintain their PSL status. With most of the ...

AmaZulu are their own worst enemy, says Zwane after Magesi massacre

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AmaZulu co-coach Arthur Zwane believes his team's fifth-place position in the Betway Premiership belies their true potential, citing mental barriers as the primary ...