Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition.
In one of the most eventful Betway Premiership transfer windows in memory, Mamelodi Sundowns made the biggest headlines once again even without a flurry of signings, while Orlando Pirates saw plenty of movement.
After a thrilling start to South Africa's football season, the Carling Knockout could add more twists and turns when it kicks off on Friday, with Stellenbosch taking on Kaizer Chiefs in the pick of the round.
When Mohau Nkota moved from Kimberley to join Orlando Pirates around four years ago, he battled homesickness, but through a period of rapid change, as he shot up to the first team, he leaned on teammate Relebohile Mofokeng.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr says that his team's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains 'very difficult' despite being handed top spot in their qualifying group after South Africa were docked three points by FIFA.
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitrator Raymond Hack has slammed SAFA for their response to the three-point deduction for fielding the ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.
After suffering a shock 1-0 preliminary round first leg defeat in Angola, Kaizer Chiefs will look to salvage their CAF Confederation Cup campaign at FNB Stadium against Kabuscorp on Saturday.
In turmoil despite a strong start to the season, Kaizer Chiefs will look to get their season back on track on Saturday as they visit Kabuscorp in Angola, in the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round first leg.
MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates will begin their CAF Champions League campaign on Saturday in Bloemfontein, against Lesotho champions Lioli FC in the preliminary round first leg.
Kaizer Chiefs will host Sekhukhune United on Tuesday in a top-of the table Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium.
Leonesa referred Ribeiro as having signed as a "free agent," despite Sundowns' reluctance to let him leave three years before the end of his contract.
Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch will face off for a second successive MTN8 final clash, this time at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, with Stellies looking to avenge last year's controversial defeat in the same fixture.
Bafana Bafana will face Lesotho at Bloemfontein's Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium) on Friday in a vital FIFA World Cup qualifier that is technically an away game - but one they will play on home turf in South Africa.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, as well as defender Tapelo Xoki, have been hospitalised after a road traffic incident, which took place on Sunday night after a 3-0 win over Chippa United.
Mamelodi Sundowns' Peter Shalulile broke the Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time goals record with a penalty in a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, finally passing Siyabonga Nomvethe's mark of 129.
Fresh off their first win of the Betway Premiership season, Stellenbosch will host a still impressive but disjointed Mamelodi Sundowns at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.
Sundowns' Peter Shalulile sits level with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe on 129 top-flight goals in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era. Will he break it, against the Amakhosi, on Wednesday?
The second leg fixtures in the MTN8 semi-final will both be played on Saturday, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch ahead of Orlando Pirates (on away goals) and Sekhukhune United respectively.
With the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United are racing against the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, a source told ESPN.
Orlando Pirates will host Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday in the Betway Premiership, as two of last season's top three teams go head-to-head as they look to build momentum after sticky starts.
The first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals take place this Saturday, August 16, with Orlando Pirates hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium at 3pm CAT, and Stellenbosch face Sekhukhune United at 6pm.
Orbit College won promotion to the Betway Premiership through the PSL Promotion/Relegation playoffs at the end of last season, but their fairytale journey has been overshadowed by legal drama outside of their control.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their first Betway Premiership season under Abdeslam Ouaddou at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, with visitors Sekhukhune United providing a tricky test.
It is crucial that Kaizer Chiefs hit the ground running against a Stellenbosch team that has secured back-to-back third-place finishes in the Betway Premiership.
The South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) 2025-26 season will kick off with the MTN8 quarterfinals on August 2-3. The single-leg knockout tournament consists of the top eight teams in last season's Betway Premiership
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| Sekhukhune United | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| Orlando Pirates | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 15 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| Durban City | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| Polokwane City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 |
| Amazulu | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| TS Galaxy | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 13 |
| Golden Arrows | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 13 |
| Marumo Gallants | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Richards Bay | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| Orbit College | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 10 |
| Magesi FC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 9 |
| Siwelele | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| Stellenbosch | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 6 |
| Chippa United | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 6 |
