Belgian Royalty
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tom Goyvaerts/Belga/Shutterstock (17155955ah) Union's Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates after scoring during a soccer game between Czech FC Viktoria Plzen and Belgian Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Thursday 17 September 2026 in Plzen, Czech Republic, on the first day (out of 8) in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League competition. Soccer El Viktoria Plzen Vs Union Sg, Plzen, Czech Republic - 17 Sep 2026

Belgian Royalty

How has Royale Union Saint-Gilloise risen from the ashes to become a force in Belgian football again? Ask Mark Gleeson.

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Gamphani Lungu: Big Impact
Gamphani Lungu of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the 2026 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 08 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Gamphani Lungu: Big Impact

Gamphani Lungu had made a massive impact since he joined Orlando Pirates from Siwelele FC at the start of the season, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Nations Championship: Sudden Death
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Omar Perez Lopez/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (17148659k) South Africa Springboks players stand during the national anthem before a Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test match against New Zealand Rugby's Greatest Rivarlry 2026: New Zeland Vs South Africa, Baltimore, maryland..maryland., USA - 12 Sep 2026

Nations Championship: Sudden Death

The Springboks chase another piece of silverware with the second phase of the Nations Championship this month, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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After BazBall
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root during day three of the first LV= Insurance Test match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Friday August 19, 2022. Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire/BackpagePix

After BazBall

England tour South Africa over the festive season, but is 'Bazball' a thing of the past? Ask Firdose Moonda.

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Is Leaner the Future?
Renaldo Leaner of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Lamontville Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 20 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Is Leaner the Future?

Kaizer Chiefs are having a growing goalkeeping dilemma, which begs the question: Is Renaldo Leaner being lined up for more game-time? Ask Mazola Molefe.

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Pitso Mosimane: Third Time Lucky
Pitso Mosimane, South Africa head coach during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 26 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Pitso Mosimane: Third Time Lucky

Pitso Mosimane is older and wiser on his return to the Bafana Bafana fold, and desperate to take Bafana Bafana to the next World Cup in 20230, writes Nick Said.

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Langelihle Phili: New Chief
Langelihle Phili of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 MTN8 Quarter Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 9 August 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Langelihle Phili: New Chief

Langelihle Phili is a player that can excite Kaizer Chiefs fans and be a key attacking weapon, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Kabelo Kgositsile: Exciting Talent
Kabelo Kgositsile of Orlando Pirates celebrates victory during the 2026 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 08 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Kabelo Kgositsile: Exciting Talent

Kabelo Kgositsile was a surprise pick for Orlando Pirates in the early part of the season, but he has proven his worth, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Mamelodi Sundowns: Top of Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns Sundowns, CAF Champions League winners during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg final match between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 24 May 2026 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns: Top of Africa

Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned African champions last season, which also took them to the top of the CAF's club ranking system, writes Nick Said.

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