The Carwash 2.0

SAFA's Internal Crisis, Chippa's Challenges & More!

The South African Football Association (SAFA) are at a crossroads following Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the recent sacking of former national team head coach Molefi Ntseki and Neil Tovey vacating his role as technical director in July 2020. The organisation is left…

8 Apr 2021 1 hour

There Are Ghosts In The Bafana Setup...

With Bafana Bafana's recent failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, failing to earn a point against Sudan, who earned their spot with a 2-0 win over RSA, questions have been raised over the national team setup. SAFA have already fired coach Molefi Ntseki, but many believe that…

2 Apr 2021 33 min

"The System Is Designed For Us To Fail"

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has an unfortunate history of players going broke after retirement, due to poor financial planning during their careers and the expensive lifestyles that many former stars struggled to maintain. There have been waves of calls over the years for the PSL and individual clubs to…

25 Mar 2021 1 hr 04 min

"I Had Opportunities To Play For Chiefs"- Teko Modise

Former Mamelodi Sundowns & Orlando Pirates midfielder Teko Modise enjoyed a legendary Premier Soccer League (PSL) career, winning back-to-back PSL Player of the Season awards with the ‘Bucaneers’ and capturing two league titles with ‘Masandawana’. The only ‘Big Three’ club which Modise hasn’t played for is Kaizer Chiefs, although there…

18 Mar 2021 1 hr 02 min

Roberts: 'This Is Going To Change African Football'

With Mamelodi Sundowns owner & mining businessman Patrice Motsepe set to take over as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president on Friday, South African football pundits and commentators have been debating how his rapid ascent to power could change the landscape of football on the continent. CAF has earned infamy…

11 Mar 2021 43 min

“Molefi Needs A Core Team”

With the recent announcement of the Bafana Bafana squad which is set to face Ghana & Sudan in crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the selection of out-of-favour Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, as well as a host of debutants has come under question. Ntseki has been left with a…

4 Mar 2021 42 min

“A Team Like Chiefs Shouldn’t Be Underdogs”

It appears that Kaizer Chiefs will have more time to prepare for their CAF Champions League group-stage fixture against Wydad AC of Morocco, however, when they do finally face last season's semi-finalists, they'll go into the fixture as clear underdogs due to their underwhelming form this campaign. Despite qualifying for…

11 Feb 2021 1 hr 02 min

"I'm Starting To Understand Gavin's Frustration”

All eyes will be on Orlando Stadium on Saturday 30th of January when Kaizer Chiefs visit Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby. The two sides have experienced ups and downs this season with Pirates ending a six-year trophy drought by claiming the MTN8 trophy and Chiefs reaching the CAF Champions…

28 Jan 2021 1 hr 10 min

The Problem With Sundowns' Sirino Saga

Mamelodi Sundowns’ attacking midfielder Gaston Sirino appears to have missed out on the opportunity to play for Al Ahly under former boss Pitso Mosimane, with the Egyptian giants said to have moved on from a potential move for the Uruguayan after a breakdown in negotiations. Mosimane is quoted as saying…

21 Jan 2021 54 min

"Hunt's Difficult Balancing Act At Chiefs"

Kaizer Chiefs have had a rocky start to the 2020/21 season, winning only twice in their opening ten DStv Premiership fixtures, with their second victory coming against Amazulu midweek. Amakhosi coach Gavin Hunt has had a long list of problems affecting the squad since he took the reigns in September…

15 Jan 2021 1 hr 04 min

The One Quality Pirates Are Lacking…

MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates had the chance to stamp their authority in the DStv Premiership when they took on Mamelodi Sundowns , but struggled against the defending league champions, losing last weekend’s meeting 1-0. The Soweto giants now trail Downs by eight points, and still have to take on an…

7 Jan 2021 1 hr 05 min

Hunt’s Tough Decision

Kaizer Chiefs’ struggles continued with a draw against Bloemfontein Celtic which sees the Soweto giants positioned 13th on the DStv Premiership table. Amakhosi have struggled to find their rhythm this season, and haven’t won a league match since October 27th when they defeated Chippa United 1-0. Several senior players have…

22 Dec 2020 1 hr 08 min

"Benni Can Bring Excitement To Amazulu"

Amazulu have made their ambitions for the season crystal clear, having signed an array of talented players to try and make Usuthu a competitive team after years of struggling in the lower half of the Premiership table. Their list of signings includes Siphiwe Tshabalala, Xola Mlambo, Augustine Mulenga, Luvuyo Memela,…

10 Dec 2020 1 hr 09 min

“Shalulile hasn’t even reached his peak yet”

Mamelodi Sundowns made no secret of their intentions when they conducted their transfer business, signing 13 new players as they hope to push for honours in four competitions this season. One of their signings, Peter Shalulile (formerly of Highlands Park) has already made a strong start to life in Chloorkop,…

3 Dec 2020 46 min

Build Pitso a statue!

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has the opportunity to make history when Al Alhy takes on Zamalek on Friday. After his incredible year has already included an Absa Premiership league title, along with a NedbankCup trophy and a Telkom Knockout trophy. If his side wins the CAF Champions League…

26 Nov 2020 56 min