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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
PSL: Can the tides turn for AmaZulu or are they destined for relegation?
One of the oldest and culturally connected clubs in South Africa, founded over 80 years ago, AmaZulu still find themselves feasting on the fruits of mediocrity and unimpressive institution building.
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.
Percy Tau Is One For The Future
Percy Tau to begin creating new memories in the EPL after signing for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C from South African PSL side, Mamelodi Sundowns.
PSL Awards: Tau crowned king and could Siphesihle Ndlovu follow his footsteps?
The sky is the limit for Percy Tau. On Tuesday night, at the Sandton Convention Center, the 24-year-old took home the 2017/18 South African Footballer Of The Season Award, Players’ Player of The Season and the joint Top Goal Scorer Award. The 21-year-old Maritzburg midfielder, Siphesihle Ndlovu won the Midfielder Of The Year Award and The Young Player Of The Season.
South Africa: Meet the self-made Bongani Zungu buzzing in Ligue 1
Bongani Zungu utilised all his first chances that coaches gave him, impressed in every instant and achieved his dream of becoming a professional footballer. From Duduza, Dynamos, University of Pretoria, Mamelodi Sundowns, Portuguese Primera Liga and now French Ligue 1, Zungu battled injuries, frustrations and a whole lot to pursue a passion.
South Africa: “Tau better than Salah and Mane” - El Hadji Diouf
"It only shows the good work that I and Sundowns do, and also how the coaches are helping us develop as players because we can easily be compared to European players.”
PSL South Africa: Sundowns edge closer to title after edging Golden Arrows
Mamelodi Sundowns could have secure their third PSL title in five years
PSL South Africa: Pirates coach reveals focus as title chances fade away
"We are only thinking about the next match. We’ve no right to talk about anything else."
PSL Big Match Preview: Boys with Style welcome the Clever Boys
The match will kick-off at 4pm GMT, live on SuperSport.
PSL South Africa: Pirates hit a roadblock in pursuit of Sundowns
Pirates are now three points behind Sundowns with four games to play
PSL South Africa: ‘Love letter’ on the pitch as Sundowns edge closer to title
Mamelodi Sundowns zero in on the PSL Title
Absa PSL Awards: The “March Criminals” are all from Orlando
Orlando dominates March's ABSA PSL Awards
PSL Midweek Round-Up: Sundowns and Pirates keep their feet on the pedal
The ABSA Premiership title race has been nothing short of a spectacle
South Africa: Sundowns and Pirates continue their title charge
Who do you think will win the 2017/18 South African Premier Soccer League title?
South African POTY Award: “Give it to Percy.”
“Percy Tau must win player of the year award”
Zimbabwe: Hardlife Zvirekwi suffers serious injury to his hand
Wishing Captain Hardlife a speedy recovery