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TS Galaxy won the Nedbank Cup in 2019. The competition now gives underdogs a chance. (Ledty Shivambu/Gallo)

Why the Nedbank Cup will never be the same again

With a nation watching, Jomo Cosmos is one side look to use the Nedbank Cup to rediscover their prestige.

Hard-fought contests: Bradley Grobler of Supersport United (centre) during their match against Orlando Pirates. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

Riddle me this: PSL is up for grabs

It’s early days in the season but with the favourites stumbling there is every reason to pay attention to the weekend’s premier league fixtures

Empty stands: Bloemfontein Celtic fans, once fiercely loyal to their side, a big factor in their team’s success, are starting to lose hope and drift away. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Celtic’s boardroom troubles chase supporters away

Celtic usually have the upper hand in the derby, thanks in no small part to the chanting of their fans. They lost 3-2

The last Amakhosi win in the fixture, meanwhile, came on the 2015 edition of the Telkom Knockout. (AFP/Getty Images)

Derby: Why this one really matters

Coach Ernst Middendorp’s history with Bucs may bring the winning streak to Amakhosi

The last Amakhosi win in the fixture, meanwhile, came on the 2015 edition of the Telkom Knockout. (AFP/Getty Images)

Chiefs dismiss fears of fourth straight Derby loss

Chiefs lost their last outing in the league, going down 1-0 to Cape Town City at FNB Stadium last week Wednesday

Steve Komphela’s return to his Free State roots has been a success so far, with Bloemfontein Celtic tied at the top of the table. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Arrows extend unbeaten run to five games under Komphela

Steve Komphela has overseen three victories and two draws in all competitions since replacing the sacked Clinton Larsen

Airborne: Siphelele Ntshangase of Kaizer Chiefs flies over Cape Town City’s Thato Mokeke on Wednesday. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Oh, the sweet pain of Chiefs

Missed chances from Amakhosi’s front row and bad goalkeeping depress even ardent supporters

Buck stops here: Muhsin Ertu?ral has his work cut out for him at goal-shy Maritzburg United, but is confident he can coax the maximum from what he believes is a quality team. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Ertuğral has the courage to keep Maritzburg in top flight

Lebohang Maboe’s inevitable move to a big club hit hard and the experience of Bavan Fransman walking out didn’t help matters

Steve Komphela (Anesh Debiky/Gallo)

Komphela quits Bloem Celtic — report

The former Kaizer Chiefs mentor has opted to quit the club, which is for sale, as it struggles to find a suitable owner

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas was relieved of his duties four months into his three-year contract, with the team’s loss to Zimamoto being the last lick. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

The stories of the season … so far

Halfway through the season is a good time to review the ups, downs, surprises and the predictable

Rhulani Mokwena (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Bucs kick off derby mind games: ‘Chiefs lack Komphela’s tactical acumen’

​Orlando Pirates has high expectations going into the Soweto Derby this weekend as their rivals appear lost without Steve Komphela

Steve Komphela’s return to his Free State roots has been a success so far, with Bloemfontein Celtic tied at the top of the table. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Komphela has found his home

The PSL coach of the month won’t settle for complacency from his young squad, and it shows

Komphela: “We have to be careful and cautious, on the back of appreciation and recognition, you still need to stay on your toes and keep working.” (Gallo Images)

Komphela not afraid to lash whip to continue Celtic success

The coach of the month could be seen as a milestone on Steve Komphela’s personal journey to vindication

Infantino said an expanded tournament would see Asia’s allocation rise from 4.5 places to 8.5. (Naseem Zeitoon/Reuters)

PSL back with a bang as Downs take on some old friends

Amakhosi relish an opening chance under new coach Giovanni Solinas to break Masandawana’s hegemony

Fans in good spirits in a match between SuperSport United and Baroka FC. Mantsatsantsa a Pitori survived possible relegation and is aiming to bag more trophies. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Kaitano Tembo: SuperSport United is not here to make up the numbers

The coach is ironing out the glitches to take Matsatsantsa to the top of the league

The newly-appointed Chiefs coach has a winning percentage of 36.11% while in charge of minnows FS Stars while faring slightly better at Al-Faisaly FC last season with a 40% record.

Kaizer Chiefs announce new head coach

Giovanni Solinas has previous experience of South African football. He was head coach at Free State Stars from 2015-2017

(Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)

Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach

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

A member of the SANDF takes part in a raid on a hostel in Alexandra on April 22.

PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers

​Kaizer Chiefs will likely face heavy scrutiny in the coming days after the Premier Soccer League condemned the ugly scenes in Durban on Saturday

Knockout blow: Steve Khompela knows the Chiefs fans expect victory.

Steve Komphela resigns as Kaizer Chiefs coach

‘Steve Komphela has resigned with immediate effect as head coach of Kaizer Chiefs’ the club said in a statement immediately after the match

Out in the cold: A downcast Kaizer Chiefs face an uncertain future and a fan revolt after they slumped to a 3-0 loss to Chippa United

Brave face for despondent Chiefs

With an overhaul on the horizon after a dismal season, it’s time to step up and earn that black and yellow jersey