Latest articles on Absa Premiership

The secret behind the Josef Zinnbauer magic

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 11 Apr 2020

The Orlando Pirates coach has masterminded a dramatic turnaround at the struggling club he joined just over four months ago. Now, they are league contenders

Bucs weary of Chiefs’ Derby trap

Article Luke Feltham - 27 Feb 2020

Pirates look unstoppable, but few Soweto Derbies in recent memory have been this important

Pitso, pride and the world

Sport Luke Feltham - 17 Jan 2020

South Africa’s best coach might think globally but he has a local mission to accomplish first

Downs enter the Fifth Dimension

Article Luke Feltham - 26 Apr 2019

A spirited Absa Premiership match was played on a lifeless Tuesday afternoon in Pretoria

It’s do or die for Chiefs’ keeper Vries ahead of Soweto derby

Article Siyabonga Ngcangisa - 7 Feb 2019

Virgil Vries has made some significant blunders recently, threatening his team’s title aspirations

Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs

Article Luke Feltham - 31 Jan 2019

A frustrating Kaizer Chiefs fell to a resilient Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night

How plucky kids triumphed

Article Siyabonga Ngcangisa - 14 Dec 2018

Baroka FC kept up the pressure and stuck to their game plan, clinching victory in penalty shootout

No more Bafana, Banyana games on cash-strapped SABC

Article Agency - 6 Aug 2018

Safa chief executive Dennis Mumble confirmed the state broadcaster cannot afford to broadcast any Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana games

Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Jun 2018

Komphela signed a two-year contract with an additional one-year option

We will return to premiership, vows Leopards coach

Article Sapa - 19 May 2013

Black Leopards will regain composure, says head coach Sunday Chidzambwa, in the hope of clawing their way back into South Africa's top-flight league.

Orlando Pirates sign Collins Mbesuma

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Aug 2012

Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates have signed Zambian and former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma on a three-year deal.

Pirates lead PSL log, Maritzburg edge up

Article Staff Reporter - 2 May 2012

Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United have shared the PSL spoils after the Buccanears' 2-1 win over SuperSport and United's 1-all draw with AmaZulu.

Downs coach keyed up by team’s return to form

Article Michael Sherman - 30 Apr 2012

After picking up just their second win from the last six PSL matches, Sundowns' coach Johan Neeskens is happy to see his team regaining composure.

Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Apr 2012

Orlando Pirates have taken the top spot of the PSL after overnight leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and title hopefuls SuperSport United lost their games.

Leopards get their payback with win over Chiefs

Article Sisa Majola - 4 Apr 2012

Black Leopards have stunted Kaizer Chiefs' chances for championship honours with a 1-0 Premiership win, four days after their 4-0 Nedbank Cup win.

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