Dangerous games

Players have seemingly wrestled power away from managers across Europe’s big leagues – with worrying consequences, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

One week to decide Pirates’ season

Orlando Pirates face a testing week where they will play fellow title chasers Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits and the outcomes of those matchups will almost certainly decide the fate of their season, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Do or die for Bafana and Baxter

The South African public’s interest in Bafana Bafana has noticeable faded over the years, but Stuart Baxter and his team have a chance to take a step towards redemption on Sunday, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Sundowns still in pole position

Despite dropping points against Polokwane City on Tuesday, Mamelodi Sundowns remain in control of the title race as the prepare to face current leaders Bidvest Wits this weekend, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Soweto derby victory vital to Chiefs, Pirates further success

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs do battle in the Soweto derby on Saturday where a victory for either side will provide them with the confidence to propel them to further successes this season, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Big three must prioritise Caf competitions

South Africa’s big three, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, all do battle in continental competitions this weekend as the Caf tournaments continue to grow in importance in SA football. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Middendorp, Bartlett combo promising for Chiefs

The appointment of Ernst Middendorp as head coach at Kaizer Chiefs may have been met with some backlash, but the addition of Shaun Bartlett as his assistant provides the Soweto giants with a promising duo to take the club forward. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Opinion: Limitless opportunities for women’s football

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis give her thoughts on why Women’s football is on the rise in South Africa and how their is limitless opportunities for women in football.

Giovanni Solinas faces race against time at Chiefs

After defeat in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals at the hands of arch-rivals Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas is skating on thin ice at Naturena, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

The grass isn’t always greener at Sundowns

George Lebese wants to leave Mamelodi Sundowns almost a year after signing from Kaizer Chiefs, and there are some lessons to be learned from his fall from grace, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.