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According to reliable information that has landed at the KickOff desk, the Mpumalanga province Premier's Cup will see a change of venue, while it will also now be taking place on a new date. The tournament, initially pencilled in for July 25, is set to now be played a week earlier, on the weekend of the Nelson Mandela Day.

Augusto Palacios has joined a growing number of experts expressing concern over the management of the 2026 FIFA World Cup thus far. Football managers, analysts, and supporters have criticized FIFA's handling of the current tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. READ | McKenzie's statement on Pitso to attract FIFA attention? "The current approach is detrimental to football, no cards for superstars in this World Cup," Palacios remarked to KickOff.

Former Orlando Pirates defender Lizo Mjempu has been appointed as the head coach of a PSL club's DStv Diski Challenge team. Following a successful playing career with Ajax Cape Town, Pirates, and Moroka Swallows, Mjempu transitioned into coaching after retiring from football. READ | Kruger planning to face PSL's Big Three He has established a commendable reputation in Mpumalanga, having coached in the ABC Motsepe League for teams such as Middelburg United and Passion FC.