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June 19, 2025

Inside Pirates' plans to bring Mokwena back

Orlando Pirates are believed to have re-opened talks with coach Rhulani Mokwena after the departure of Jose Riveiro. The highly rated Mokwena once served the Buccaneers in various capacities and has since built an impressive resume both locally and abroad. Mokwena, a former head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club, is not just a tactician but also part of South African football royalty, with deep family roots in the Buccaneers' history. At 38, he boasts multiple top-flight trophy successes and other achievements, including an African Football League trophy and invaluable experience from his recent stint in the Moroccan top flight. He returns to the local football scene

4 mins

That's where they belong

In the week leading up to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, Mamelodi Sundowns were growing their brand in New York, thanks to their former stars Hlompho Kekana, Tiyani Mabunda and Teko Modise. Club’s technical sponsor, Puma, together with Kid Super, designed Sundowns kits that were launched at an event in New York, along with the jerseys of Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Palmeiras, RB Salzburg, Monterrey and Al Hilal. While they were there, the Sundowns legends also got to play in a mini four-a-side tournament, and they were quite popular with players from other teams wanting to know more about them. Soccer Laduma’s Tshepang Mailwane travelled to the Big Apple with Puma to speak to Kekana about the Club World Cup.

7 mins

I am not a crybaby

Last season, Black Leopards came within a point of securing a position in the promotional Play-Offs, thanks in large part to the safe hands of their goalkeeper, Cyril Chibwe. The 32-year-old, whose career spans various clubs, proved to be one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Thomas Kwenaite, he expresses the pain he felt after losing to Durban City, a loss that affected Black Leopards' promotional chances. He also reveals how, as a young goalkeeper, he had successful trials with Kaizer Chiefs, but Stuart Baxter told him that the club needed someone who could play right away and challenge Itumeleng Khune. The Rustenburg-born goalkeeper also reveals why he turned down the national call-up to represent Bafana Bafana and chose Zambia.

7 mins

Have Chiefs solved their full-back problems?

As recently as February, we looked at Kaizer Chiefs' issues in the left-back position.

6 mins

Pirates knocked on our door

Delmain Faver: Sechaba, thank you so much, first of all, for agreeing to speak with us and, secondly, for welcoming us into your home. It’s something we don’t take lightly, and we truly appreciate your time.

10+ mins

Still In Touch With..

CAVANN SIBEKO (PART 2)

4 mins

In Touch With...

MARUMO GALLANTS’ SEKELA SITHOLE

1 mins

They are not a Mickey Mouse team

On the relegation/promotion Play-Offs so far

5 mins

I want to give credit to SAFA

Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their impressive 1-0 FIFA Club World Cup victory over Ulsan HD FC. What a brilliant start to the tournament! I wouldn't mind watching Sundowns games wearing their shirt, walking down the street in their shirt or even going to church wearing a suit with a Sundowns shirt. These guys are representing my country and I'm proud of them. They may be an opposition in domestic football, but to me, they are not an opponent, and they mean a lot. So, I wish them the best of luck for the remainder of the Club World Cup. To coach Miguel Cardoso, Steve Komphela and the entire technical team, I wish you guys all the best together with the rest of the team.

6 mins

There's been no talks...

South African-born Ethan Chislett has had a long and journeyed football career so far. Having spent his playing career in England, the 26-year-old midfielder now faces an uncertain future. However, he has made one thing clear - he wants to return to his home country and represent Bafana Bafana. In this exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma's Matthew Petersen, Chislett explains how he became a footballer, his career so far and what's next for him.

8 mins

Sundowns can surprise them

Hola Soccer Laduma readers,

4 mins

Downs push the envelope

Mamelodi Sundowns continue to set the bar higher as they find themselves participating in their second FIFA Club World Cup, after dominating the domestic football space for almost a decade and finishing as runners-up in the CAF Champions League a few weeks ago.

5 mins

I think that killed us

Chippa United midfielder Ayabulela Konqobe had a decent 2024/2025 Betway Premiership season, playing 21 matches and contributing a goal and an assist, as the Chilli Boys finished 11th this past season.