Tshepo Rabothe

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained his surprise decision to start the match against Golden Arrows in the MTN8 with Lebo Mothiba ahead of Brayan Leon. Mothiba got a nod in the starting line-up when Sundowns suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Arrows in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Sunday. The Brazilians conceded a goal in the first-half after struggling to convincingly clear their line as Junior Dion got into the score sheet.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed whether the club will dive into the transfer market for a new right-back following Khuliso Mudau’s devastating Achilles tendon injury. The Bafana Bafana star has been ruled out for the remainder of 2026 due to an Achilles injury, forcing the Chloorkop outfit to weigh up their options before the transfer window shuts.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has sent a firm warning and word of advice to new Amakhosi signing Faiz Abrahams, cautioning the former Stellenbosch FC attacker about the intense pressure that comes with wearing the gold and black jersey. Abrahams joined the Soweto giants on a season-long loan—with an option to make the transfer permanent—ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, working under head coach Fernando Da Cruz.