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.
In the first article of a three-part series, Craig Lewis looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final to chart their journeys over the past 15 months. (more…)
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.
It’s been a year of unfortunate interruptions, but the Springboks still have every hope of creating a lasting dynasty, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
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.
After picking up the first-ever South African Football Journalists’ Association (Safja) Men’s Footballer of the Season award, Themba Zwane will be looking to add another PSL FOTS to his growing collection. Here SoccerClub writers DEAN WORKMAN and DYLAN APPOLIS state their cases for the winner of the award.
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Frans Steyn’s value to the Cheetahs will only be heightened following the unfortunate injury to captain Ruan Pienaar, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
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.