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Highbury FC have parted  ways with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi

Highbury part ways with head coach Vilakazi

Highbury FC have mutually parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi following discussions over their league form. Chairman Cameron Klopper is temporarily taking charge of training while the club evaluates domestic and…

Highbury FC head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury FC suffer first away loss of season against NWU

Highbury FC suffered their first away loss of the Motsepe Foundation Championship season after falling 3-1 to NWU at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground.

Simphiwe Masilela of Orlando Pirates is challenged by Sekhukhune United's Oageng Phiri  during the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday in Johannesburg
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Not my role to sign players at Pirates, says Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has candidly admitted that scouting and signing players is not his responsibility at the club, despite concerns over his squad's finishing efficiency.

Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by USM Alger's Haithem Loucif  during the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup match  at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday

Mamelodi Sundowns suffer another continental blow

Mamelodi Sundowns missed out on continental silverware after falling 3-1 to Algeria's USM Alger in a rain-soaked CAF Super Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels chases the ball. Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat to Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships
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Daniels targets promotion push as confident Highbury face NWU FC test

Highbury FC forward Luke Daniels is confident the squad can extend their unbeaten away run against NWU FC as they push for promotion to the Betway Premiership.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his players during the Carling Knockout Cup, Last 16 match against Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on October 27
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Pirates take on Sekhukhune in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Orlando Pirates take on Sekhukhune United as the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final action heats up this weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns player Mothobi Mvala has returned to full fitness following an injury layoff

'Dragon' Mvala out to slay USM Alger in CAF Super Cup

Back to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff, experienced defender Mothobi Mvala is set to lead Mamelodi Sundowns' backline against USM Alger in their crucial CAF Super Cup clash at Loftus.

Buffalo City ruled out for Chiefs game

Chippa United have confirmed their high-profile Betway Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs will take place at the newly renovated Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi   during the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match against  Mamelodi Sundowns  at Loftus Versfeld

New Arrows coach mum on departure from Pirates

Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi refuses to reveal the details behind his departure from Orlando Pirates, maintaining professional confidentiality after his side's defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Highbury's Ngero Katua in action. The midfielder feels he has progressed well since joining the club but is still striving to improve

Highbury midfielder Katua backs club unity in push for automatic promotion

Highbury FC midfielder Ngero Katua says team unity and belief will be crucial as the club targets automatic promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Chippa United player Obakhe Tshaya says he aims to make sure that when he gets an opportunity to play for the team, he is ready

Mthatha's Tshaya eyes breakthrough at Chippa after leap to top flight

Chippa United midfielder Obakhe Tshaya discusses making the leap from the ABC Motsepe League to the Betway Premiership, pausing his university studies to chase his top-flight football dreams.

Mamelodi Sundowns  coach Miguel Cardoso speaks after the Carling Knockout Cup game against Marumo Gallants at the weekend

Sundowns looking to blunt Arrows in Carling Knockout

Mamelodi Sundowns turn their focus to domestic glory as they take on Golden Arrows in a crucial Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final showdown.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz celebrates victory after the Carling Knockout Cup, last 16 match against TS Galaxy at the FNB Stadium  in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Pirates, Chiefs renew fierce rivalry in Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs renew their fierce rivalry this Saturday in the 186th Soweto derby at FNB Stadium, with vital Betway Premiership points and bragging rights on the line.

Highbury’s Unathi Funani runs at Magesi players Seun Ledwaba, left, and Thabang Ramolomo during a previous encounter at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium

Highbury FC aim to make home turf a fortress against Leicesterford City

Highbury FC look to strengthen their home ground advantage and climb the Motsepe Foundation Championship log as they host Leicesterford City at Nelson Mandela University Stadium.

Wandile Duba of Kaizer Chiefs shoots for goal during the Carling Knockout Cup  match against TS Galaxy  in Johannesburg

Chiefs coach Da Cruz happy about Duba’s form ahead of derby

Wandile Duba netted a stunning hat-trick to lead Kaizer Chiefs to a 3-0 Carling Cup win over TS Galaxy, earning praise from coach Fernando Da Cruz ahead of the Soweto derby.