Smiso Msomi

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Watch VideoBafana Bafana: Hugo Broos names final 26-man 2026 Fifa World Cup squad, with some notable omissions

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Hugo Broos named his final 26-man Bafana Bafana World Cup squad, with notable omissions including Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane and Lebogang Maboe as South Africa ...

Watch VideoBafana coach Hugo Broos selects tried and tested squad for 2026 Fifa World Cup

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Hugo Broos has named the final Bafana Bafana squad to face Mexico in the World Cup opening match.

Watch VideoCOMMENT | Kaizer Chiefs coaching reshuffle a necessary discomfort

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Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to part ways with Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef may feel harsh after signs of progress, but the club’s long-term ambitions demanded decisive ...

Watch VideoMarcelo Allende and Arthur Sales justify Sundowns’ continental investment

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Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales believe Mamelodi Sundowns’ investment in South American talent has been vindicated after helping the club secure a long-awaited ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana relive 2010 spirit as Danny Jordaan backs World Cup breakthrough

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SAFA president Danny Jordaan believes Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener against Mexico revives memories of 2010 and could inspire Hugo Broos’ side toward a long-awaited ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns set for major talks with Miguel Cardoso and Themba Zwane after African triumph

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Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing crucial discussions with coach Miguel Cardoso and captain Themba Zwane following their CAF Champions League triumph and an emotionally ...

Ouaddou hails Orlando Pirates’ rise from uncertainty to Betway Premiership champions

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised patience and belief after his side overcame a slow start to win the Betway Premiership title and restore domestic ...

Watch VideoKagisho Dikgacoi backs Rele Mofokeng as Bafana Bafana’s World Cup wild card

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Kagiso Dikgacoi believes Relebohile Mofokeng is ready for World Cup football, praising his bravery and maturity, as the 21-year-old drives Orlando Pirates’ title ...

Watch VideoBetway Premiership finale delivers high-stakes showdown as Orlando Pirates chase glory

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Orlando Pirates and Orbit College head into a dramatic final-day clash with the Buccaneers chasing the title while the newly promoted side battle desperately for ...

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Happy Jele: Current Buccaneers remind me of our title-winning teams

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele believes the Buccaneers are well-positioned to handle the pressure of the title race and exploit Orbit College’s desperation ...

Watch VideoThe last four Orlando Pirates-PSL title triumphs

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Orlando Pirates head into another winner-takes-all final day knowing their previous PSL-era league triumphs were also built on nerve, drama and surviving enormous ...

Watch VideoKeanu Cupido responds to growing Bafana Bafana calls ahead of World Cup squad announcement

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido says he would be honoured to represent Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup after growing calls for his inclusion following ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso wants balance as Mamelodi Sundowns look to fix defensive lapses ahead of AS FAR final

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Miguel Cardoso says Mamelodi Sundowns must rediscover structure and discipline after conceding seven goals in two games, urging his side to return to their principles ...

Watch VideoOrbit, Magesi and Gallants fight for their lives in defining Betway Premiership weekend

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With only two points separating the bottom two, we look at the permutations facing Magesi FC and Marumo Gallants in the final two rounds.

Watch VideoFour records in sight as Durban City stand between Orlando Pirates and league glory

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Orlando Pirates need just three points from their final two matches to seal the Betway Premiership title, with several club milestones now within reach ahead of ...

Watch VideoNo pressure on second star – Aubrey Modiba backs Mamelodi Sundowns to deliver in CAF Champions League

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Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns are motivated but calm ahead of the CAF Champions League final against AS FAR Rabat, stressing unity, belief and the pursuit ...

Ben Khalil Youssef: CAF qualification was a major objective for Kaizer Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ben Khalil Youssef praised his side's character after they officially secured a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

Cardoso frustrated by defensive 'lapses' despite Mamelodi Sundowns' record-breaking 7-4 win

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso warns of a lack of balance after the Brazilians conceded four goals in a historic 11-goal thriller against Siwelele FC.

Watch VideoCAF qualification battle reaches crucial stage as Kaizer Chiefs meet Sekhukhune

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Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of CAF Confederation Cup qualification faces another major test against Sekhukhune United as the battle for a top-three finish intensifies ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns enter defining title test against Siwelele

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Mamelodi Sundowns face mounting pressure against Siwelele FC as Orlando Pirates close the gap in the Betway Premiership title race with only a handful of matches ...

Watch VideoD-Line — Title race vs karate football | Kaizer Chiefs aggression shapes Betway Premiership race and survival talks

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The latest podcast unpacked the shifting Betway Premiership title race, Kaizer Chiefs’ disruptive role, English Premiership pressure and the growing intensity around ...

Watch VideoCOMMENT | Orlando Pirates face acid test against ‘small teams’ in quest for the title

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Orlando Pirates’ final three matches against lower-ranked opposition could ultimately determine whether they end Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance and reclaim the Betway ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates handed potential advantage as final away fixtures move to bigger venues

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Orlando Pirates may have received an unexpected boost in the Betway Premiership title race after Magesi FC and Orbit College moved crucial home fixtures away from ...

Watch VideoCOMMENT | Why Kaizer Chiefs’ combative edge could benefit Bafana and local football

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Kaizer Chiefs’ aggressive displays against Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns may have divided opinion, but the physical edge could ultimately strengthen South ...

Watch VideoChippa United pull trigger as Betway Premiership relegation battle explodes

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Chippa United’s decision to dismiss Vusumuzi Vilakazi has intensified an increasingly volatile Betway Premiership relegation battle after Orbit College’s crucial ...