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IOL News
24-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Willard Katsande on Ajax CT's golden generation and the title that got away
So close Back in 2011, Willard Katsande was part of an Ajax Cape Town's golden generation that fell agonisingly short of the PSL title. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Willard Katsande has opened up about the heartbreak of Ajax Cape Town (now Cape Town Spurs) losing the league title on the final day of the season during the 2010/11 campaign. A young Ajax outfit, under the tutelage of Dutchman Foppe de Haan, punched above their weight for the entire season. The team featured the likes of Keagan Dolly, Thulani Serero, George Maluleka, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Khama Billiat, and Katsande, who were all in the early days of their careers. On the final day of the season, all the Urban Warriors had to do was beat Maritzburg United (now Durban City); they would finish the season ahead of Orlando Pirates. The Sea Robbers needed results to go their way to finish ahead of the Capetonians. Unfortunately, De Haan's youngsters could only manage a 2-2 draw at home against the Team of Choice, while Pirates got the job done when they beat Golden Arrows 2-1 at Orlando Stadium.
The South African
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Oswin Appollis and Sipho Mbule
Betway Premiership high-flyers Orlando Pirates sealed a statement signing with Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City this week. The 23-year-old attacker, who started his career at Ajax Cape Town, is known to be a left winger but is not limited to the number 11 role. As a versatile attacker who can play in multiple positions up front, Orlando Pirates have essentially signed three players in one. Kaizer Chiefs news: More signings and Yusuf Maart Oswin Appollis promotes the Nike Mercurial boot. Image: oswinappollis_11/ Instagram Since making his top-flight debut at SuperSport United at the age of 18 in 2019, Appollis has clocked 64 games in South Africa's premier division. Additionally, the new Orlando Pirates star has 11 caps for Bafana Bafana. New Kaizer Chiefs signing: 229 PSL games at 28 Previous Clubs: Ajax Cape Town (renamed to Cape Town Spurs) SuperSport United Pretoria Callies Polokwane City… Full story here. Orlando Pirates' 2025/26 Betway Premiership season will feature one of South Africa's most popular players, Sipho Mbule. The 27-year-old joined the Buccaneers after a controversial exit from Mamelodi Sundowns due to alleged misconduct. Mbule is one of 10 new Orlando Pirates signings, along with Oswin Appollis, Sihle Nduli, and Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Ask any football coach around the world what abilities they look for in a new signing. The likely answer is a player who can play in multiple positions… Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates: Three positions Appollis can play
Betway Premiership high-flyers Orlando Pirates sealed a statement signing with Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City this week. The 23-year-old attacker, who started his career at Ajax Cape Town, is known to be a left winger but is not limited to the number 11 role. As a versatile attacker who can play in multiple positions up front, Orlando Pirates have essentially signed three players in one. What Kaizer Chiefs have after losing Appollis Oswin Appollis in action for Polokwane City in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Image: djbrian/Instagram Since making his top-flight debut at SuperSport United at the age of 18 in 2019, Appollis has clocked 64 games in South Africa's premier division. Additionally, the new Orlando Pirates star has 11 caps for Bafana Bafana. Previous Clubs: Ajax Cape Town (renamed to Cape Town Spurs) SuperSport United Pretoria Callies Polokwane City. Transfer deals score: Orlando Pirates 9-3 Kaizer Chiefs Polokwane City: 59 matches SuperSport United: Five matches Bafana Bafana: 11 matches. 45 matches at left wing 15 matches at right wing 15 matches at attacking midfield. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns transfer news: Fringe 'keeper signs new deal
Mamelodi Sundowns third choice goalkeeper Jody February has seen his contract extended by the club. February's contract was set to expire on 30 June but Sundowns had an option to extend it for a further year. And after careful consideration, the Sundowns hierarchy together with technical team decided to retain him. February has recently been given a chance to showcase his talent in the Sundowns starting line-up. However, with Ronwen Williams still the club's No.1 and Denis Onyango behind him, February remains further down the pecking order. This past season, the 29-year-old goalkeeper made seven appearances across all competitions for the Brazilians. February conceded five goals and kept three cleansheets from the said seven competitive matches he played. Overall, the former Ajax Cape Town shot-stopper has featured just eight times and kept just three cleansheets during his time with the Tshwane giants. February joins a growing list of players whose contracts have been renewed by Sundowns, including Mosa Lebusa and Thapelo Morena among others. Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Jody February warms up at the Loftus Verfseld Stadium. Image: BackpagePix 'Mamelodi Sundowns have extended the stay of goalkeeper Jody February for a further a year till June 2026,' reports iDiski Times . Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Zwane: ‘It was a wrong move to leave Sundowns'
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Zwane has revealed that moving to Ajax Cape Town was probably a career-defining error. The former defender began his career at Golden Arrows before making the dream move to Chloorkop. As is often the case with newcomers to the club, Zwane struggled to win a starting place. 'I stayed there for two and a half years,' Zwane said on Metro FM. 'The other part of the season, I went on loan to Ajax Cape Town. Mushin [Ertugrul] called me and said, 'I can see you're not playing. I'm going to Ajax; would you mind joining me there'? 'The regret came when I thought that, based on the way I had performed at Ajax, Sundowns would call me back. So, when they didn't call me back, that's when the regret kicked in that maybe it was a wrong move to leave Sundowns to join Ajax on loan,' Zwane added on the national radio show, as per FARPost . 'Normally, when a player goes on loan, their contract is frozen. However, when I went to Ajax, I thought I would return to Sundowns and finish my contract. 'But they said they didn't freeze my contract; therefore, my contract with them is over. I had to find a team after that.' WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF SIYANDA ZWANE'S STORY? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
