South African Premiership title race takes shape
Mamelodi Sundowns lead the early 2026/27 South African Premiership race, with Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu also among the frontrunners.
Mamelodi Sundowns lead the early 2026/27 South African Premiership race, with Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu also among the frontrunners.
Kaizer Chiefs will visit Mamelodi Sundowns, while Stellenbosch FC will host Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout semi-finals.
Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 in Orlando on Saturday to reach the Carling Knockout semi-finals.
Orlando Pirates went into Saturday's Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs unbeaten in the Betway Premiership and without conceding from open play.
The Carling Knockout quarter-final draw is complete, with matches set for November 6-8 and South Africa’s Big 3 all at home.
Kaizer Chiefs face TS Galaxy at home on Tuesday night in the Carling Knockout Last 16 while trying to end a 16-year wait for the title.
Pitso Mosimane has named a preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for November AFCON qualifiers against Kenya, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi back from injury.