With both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates not hitting the heights of expectation over the last five years, can the Soweto derby still be considered the country’s biggest game with the dominant Mamelodi Sundowns not involved, asks SoccerClub writer Dean Workman.
No disrespect intended to all the other DStv Premiership teams, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance of South African football has turned the competition into a ‘farmers league’ as they look nailed on to win a fifth consecutive title, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
New Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos may have got his reign off to a good start but, with the Belgian looking to build a young side, there will be inconsistencies. He needs to be given time otherwise his appointment will have been pointless, writes SoccerClub‘s DEAN WORKMAN.
With Bafana Bafana disappointing yet again, there seems to be one man who has all the knowledge, experience and mentality to change things in the national team. But, unfortunately, Pitso Mosimane has already experienced the Bafana set-up and quite frankly might not want to go back.
The Mamelodi Sundowns juggernaut continues to steamroll all in front of it. The Brazilians have been engulfed in Caf Champions League and Nedbank Cup action over the last month, but still remain a point clear at the top of the DStv Premiership with four games in hand. The question remains: can anyone stop the Downs machine? DEAN WORKMAN explores.
After grabbing a late equaliser against Mamelodi Sundowns this past Saturday to remain level on points with the defending champions at the summit of the DStv Premiership log, similarities in the Swallows FC team with the historic Leicester City title-winning side are emerging, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
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After securing a historic double treble this season with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly, Pitso Mosimane looks set to continue his rise with more success certain to continue.
With three goals in two games in another international break, Percy Tau was the shining light for Bafana Bafana and – following 12 goals in 25 appearances – the Lion of Judah looks set to chase down Benni McCarthy’s record.
After a poor start to the season, losing 3-0 to both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, the hierarchy at Kaizer Chiefs has no choice but to be patient with Gavin Hunt due to the circumstances facing him at Naturena, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Despite buying Bidvest Wits’ top-flight status almost four months ago, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) kicked off their first campaign by naming just three substitutes for the MTN8 quarter-final against SuperSport United. Their lack of preparation shines a light on the failings of South African football, writes DEAN WORKMAN.