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IOL News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
High-stakes Cape PSL derby: City fight for survival as Stellenbosch eye continental spot
Steve Barker Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker will hope his team can secure third position. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Cape Town City will host Stellenbosch FC in a derby that carries weighty consequences at both ends of the Premiership table. This eagerly anticipated clash at the Cape Town Stadium, the final league fixture of the 2024/25 season for both sides, comes with significant ramifications. Stellies are aiming to secure third place and a ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup, while City are fighting to avoid the relegation play-offs. Stellenbosch go into the weekend on 47 points, three ahead of Sekhukhune United in fourth. A win will confirm their continental qualification, regardless of other results. On the opposite end, 15th-placed City sit on 26 points, just one behind Golden Arrows and SuperSport United, and must win while hoping Abafana Bes'thende and Matsatsantsa drop points to avoid the dreaded play-off spot. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Your votes were counted and your voices heard 🔥 Introducing your Rama Fans Player of the Season – Sihle Nduli 👏 — Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) May 23, 2025 'When the fixture list came out right at the start of the season, I already anticipated that it would be a great way to end the campaign with a massive derby between the two clubs,' said Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker ahead of the clash. It's a match-up that has developed into one of the more competitive rivalries in the top-flight, but form and momentum lean heavily in favour of Barker's side. Stellenbosch have enjoyed another strong campaign, with 13 wins, eight draws and only six defeats. Their last outing was a 2-1 victory over SuperSport United, further highlighting their consistency in the business end of the season. They've now collected four wins from their last five games. Coach Diogo Peral's City, in contrast, have endured a largely frustrating season. A tally of 15 defeats and just seven wins tells the story of a side that lacked spark and struggled for goals, having scored just 15 times in 29 matches, while conceding 31. Their recent 2-0 away win over Polokwane City offered a lifeline, but it's still a case of needing a result – and a bit of help – on the final day. SuperSport United and Cape Town City fighting relegation is still a shock to me bro.#BetwayPrem — Sinethemba Mbatha (@SnezzyMbatha) May 20, 2025 City's home record has also offered little comfort this season. Their inconsistency at Cape Town Stadium has been one of their major weaknesses, while Stellies have travelled well, showing tactical discipline and attacking intent away from home. The head-to-head stats make for further grim reading if you're a City supporter. Stellenbosch are unbeaten in their last five meetings with their Cape rivals, including a comprehensive 3-0 win in the reverse fixture this season. City have managed only one draw in that period, with four defeats. Barker's side have shown a strong blend of structure and flair, and in a game of high stakes, that might prove decisive once again. For City, this is less about tactics and more about desire. It's their last chance to avoid a two-legged relegation play-offs stage that could define the club's immediate future. Saturday's derby might have been marked on the calendar for entertainment – but it now arrives as a final exam for both teams, with vastly different prizes on the line.
The South African
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates DONE DEALS: FIFTH signing confirmed?
Orlando Pirates continue to close in one new signings before the transfer window even opens. Orlando Pirates are set to have FIVE new players join their new coach. This could grow to SIX or SEVEN based on these new reports. Meanwhile, they have reportedly already completed FIVE new deals. Initially, Pirates secured their first signing with the Bucs securing a deal for Baroka FC star, Kabelo Kgositsile , according to KickOff. Thereafter, further reports emerged claiming that the Bucs have already completed deals for Sihle Nduli and Sinoxolo Kwayiba, according to The South African. Additionally, they have promoted DDC starlet, Sibusiso Tau into the first team. He has signed a first team contract. Technically, making him one of four 'signings'. Finally, the latest reports claim that Pirates have completed a deal for a FIFTH new player – Masindi Nemtajela from Marumo Gallants. According to UnplayableZA , Nemtajela has agreed to a five-year deal with Pirates – four years with an option to renew for a further year. If these reports are true, Pirates have completed five new deals. So, FOUR new players are set to join the Bucs from PSL rival clubs. Meanwhile, Tau promotion sees the Bucs with FIVE new players. 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
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates agree terms with experienced PSL maestro
Orlando Pirates are close to snapping up Sihle Nduli from Stellies. 29-year-old Stellies schemer Sihle Nduli is poised to join Pirates. He's made 23 league appearances this term and picked up a slightly concerning tally of nine yellow cards. ' iDiski Times has it on good authority that a verbal agreement has been reached to join the Buccaneers next season.' Speculation: Mbokazi, Benni, 'new Jali' TRANSFERS: NINE huge names linked with Pirates Meanwhile, 23-year-old Tshepho Mashiloane will soon swap Baroka for Orlando Pirates. Former Stellies man Deano van Rooyen is the incumbent in the right-back position, with Bandile Shandu deputising. Thabiso Monyane and his namesake Thabiso Lebitso have hardly had a look-in during the 2024-2025 campaign. Click for the full story Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Letlapa; Mbatha, Nemtajela; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa. This XI would see Vuyo Letlapa at left-back (although he could move to France) and Masindi Nemtajela replacing the ageing Makhehlene Makhaula. That might be harsh on the latter, who's been a standout performer for the Buccaneers in 2024-2025. Also, can you see a vacancy in that XI for Fiston Mayele? If so, what does the club do about Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa, not to mention Boitumelo Radiopane? On the coaching front, there's a clamour for Kenya National Team coach Benni McCarthy to sit in the Pirates dugout. Are you a fan of Nduli, or does his disciplinary record worry you? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates agree terms with MAJOR transfer target!
Orlando Pirates are making waves in the transfer market! The Buccaneers are looking to shrug off a difficult campaign in which they narrowly missed out on three trophies! And after bidding farewell to beloved head coach Jose Riveiro, a new chapter is in swing at the club! READ MORE • Pirates sign another Betway Premiership star! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates complete deal for seven-goal PSL star! According to the latest transfer gossip, the Buccaneers have reached an agreement to sign one of the top players in the country at the moment! Stellenbosch star midfielder Sihle Nduli has reached a verbal agreement to join Orlando Pirates FC! The 29-year-old midfielder has been a standout performer at Stellenbosch under Steve Barker over the past two seasons. Nduli has been linked with moves to both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns as well. However, it appears Orlando Pirates have won the race to land the midfielder who'll become a free agent next month! 'Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sihle Nduli is poised to join Orlando Pirates next season, upon the expiry of his contract with the Cape Winelands outfit,' the publication reported. ' iDiski Times has it on good authority that a verbal agreement has been reached to join the Buccaneers next season.' READ MORE • African goal-machine offered to BOTH Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates! Who else should Orlando Pirates allow to leave and sign ahead of next season? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates - FULL LIST: Bafana stars, PSL rivals, Chiefs' targets linked
Orlando Pirates have quite the shopping list of transfer targets for the next transfer window. Orlando Pirates are very busy with transfer business before the transfer window has even opened. Moreover, the Bucs have reportedly already signed FOUR players. So, let's take a look at all their transfer targets – including top Bafana Bafana stars, players from PSL rivals and Kaizer Chiefs' targets. Sinoxolo Kwayiba Sihle Nduli Nkosikhona Ndaba Tshepang Moremi Kabelo Kgositsile Jayden Rhodes Pirates reportedly have already secured their first few signings ahead of next season. As reported on The South Africa, the Bucs have already signed Kabelo Kgositsile from Baroka FC. Thereafter, reports emerged claiming that they have secured the signature of Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sihle Nduli. Finally, Pirates are believed to have completed a deal for Bafana Bafana midfielder, Kwayiba. 'Orlando Pirates have signed Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United to further strengthen their squad ahead of next season,' the insider reported on Phakaaati. Meanwhile, according to KickOff, Ndana, Moremi and Rhodes are expected to all join the Bucs next season. 'Other expected arrivals are that of Richards Bay FC left-back Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepang Moremi of AmaZulu FC and possibly Cape Town City's Jayden Rhodes, who has been a long-time target, ' the publication stated. Therefore, Pirates are now linked with SIX players from PSL rivals indluding Bafana nationals. Furthermore, some of these players have been linked with Amakhosi too. Moremi is one of SIX Kaizer Chiefs transfer targets. Whilst, Amakhosi were also close to signing Nduli in the last transfer window. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
