Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's trust in Tapelo Xoki will be tested in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final first-leg against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana were unable to register back-to-backs wins at the Africa Nations Championship following a goalless draw with Niger in Group C on Friday evening.

With Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC, and Sekhukhune United preparing for the first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals, dates and venues for the return fixtures have been announced.

A 1995 CAF Champions League winner with Orlando Pirates has expressed full confidence in under-fire Abdeslam Ouaddou leading the side team to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns.

The sold-out MTN8 semi-final first leg between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will come with safety precautions as attention falls on the famous Soweto venue.

The footballers' union, FUSA, has revealed who the ongoing dispute between Cape Town Spurs and Asanele Velebayi regarding his latest move will ultimately harm the most.

Abdeslam Ouaddou has given the formula to what he believes will steer Orlando Pirates out of the unsteady waters that they have found themselves in after two defeats in a row.

Following four months of twiddling thumbs on the sidelines since leaving AmaZulu FC, midfielder Celimpilo Ngema is finally geared up for what lies ahead this season having found a new club.

Miguel Cardoso has spoken out on the need to manage their rising stars properly to avoid damaging their confidence in dealing with first-team demands at Mamelodi Sundowns.

As a signal of intent and ambition for the 2025/26 season, a PSL club has taken the step of roping a former Orlando Pirates defender into their technical team.