A total of 42 matches completed in the new Betway Premiership campaign suggests competition is tighter than ever, as 42 per cent of the matches played this season have ended in draws.

New season already showing itself to be a tough campaign

Mauritian league giants La Cure Waves SC have received a sponsorship boost after holding Orlando Pirates in the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League tie last Sunday.

La Cure Waves SC boosted for Orlando Pirates clash 

Four South African clubs have again entered the African Champions League and African Confederation Cup this season, one of them as the reigning champions of the continent.

South Africa by the numbers in African competition

South African international winger Mohau Nkota is being loaned back for the season to Orlando Pirates by Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq, it was announced on Thursday.

Nkota heads back to Buccaneers

A new season of African club competition gets underway this weekend with both Orlando Pirates and Durban City in action in the first round of the African Champions League and African Confederation Cup respectively.

Pirates, Durban City flying Mzansi flag in African competition

As two sides already well acquainted with each other during the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United will now meet for the third time this season during their second-leg MTN8 semifinal clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, with the latter seeking to stage an upset.

Babina Noko ready to throw down with Pirates in MTN8 semis 

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will hope for a continuous ‘fighting spirit’ when his side prepares to do battle with Sekhukhune United once more, this time in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday evening.

Pirates prepare for double dose of Babina Noko

Orlando Pirates have secured the upper hand in their MTN8 semifinal tie against Sekhukhune United, claiming a 1-0 away win in the first leg match, played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Pirates secure first-leg advantage

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