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Are Masandawana and Orlando Pirates a class above the rest?
Who’s your money on to walk away with the title this season? Masandawana, Bucanners, Clever Boys, City, Amakhosi, Matsatsantsa or someone else? The ABSA Premiership is back!
What has gone wrong at Kaizer Chiefs?
With injuries and coaching turnover, Soweto Derby losses may be the least of ABSA Premiership side, Kaizer Chiefs worries. The Amakhosi have seemingly fallen from grace and it looks like a long way back to the top.
Vincent Pule taking the Absa Premiership by storm
Meet the latest addition to South African football’s hot list of in-form strikers. Amabhakabhaka’s one and only Vincent Maliele Pule.
Derby Classics: Chiefs and Pirates gear up for Soweto Derby
Tickets are sold out, vuvuzelas have been polished, and the commentators are rehearsing their voices and adjectives. One of the most iconic derbies in world football, the Soweto derby, returns. The players are ready, are you?
Don't Miss Out On These Incredible African Leagues!
The South African Absa Premiership, Etisalat Egypt Premier League, Glo Ghanaian Premier League and the Nigerian Professional Football League are among Africa’s best domestic leagues and have been reliable feeders of global talent over the years. Get indepth information on what they’re like.
FT Legends Series: Lucas Radebe, "The Chief" who became Nelson Mandela's hero
A bullet could not separate hims from the game he loves. The former Leeds United captain led the once English Premier League to a UEFA Cup appearance, captained the South African national team to their only AFCON title and remained a humble gentleman, once being recognized as “his personal hero” by the late global icon, Nelson Mandela.
ABSA Flashback: Three strikers that took the South African League by storm
Mbesuma, Musona and Bucane are among some of the deadliest strikers to ever play in the Absa Premiership in South Africa. Being capable heroes for Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique respectively, we look back and reminisce what they were all about.
Is Khama Billiat the most important footballer in South Africa?
He has won it all, the CAF Champions League, PSL titles you name it. He is now helping those who haven’t and his nation adores him, as he was crucial in their back to back COSAFA success. He continues to be an ace up Zimbabwe’s sleeve in the ongoing 2019 AFCON Qualifiers but even further, perhaps the most important footballer in Southern Africa. His name is Khama Billiat.
South Africa: PSL's "Shakespeare," Steve Komphela, may finally win silverware
One of the most distinct figures in the South African ABSA Premier Soccer League has had a flying start to life Phunya Sele Sele (Bloemfontein Celtic) even winning the coach of the month award for August. Will he finally get his hands on some silverware or will the misfortunes at Kaizer Chiefs, Platinum Stars or Maritzburg United follow the witty gaffer.
Three reasons why you should watch the South African League
Ever wondered if there is anything interesting outside the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, Bundesliga and many other Europe’s top football leagues? Well, you might be in for a shocker. Check out South Africa’s ABSA Premiership
Will Siphiwe Tshabalala succeed in Europe?
South African and ABSA Premier League legend has finally made the dream move to Europe at age 33. Does the former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder still has what it takes to leave a mark in Europe?
