The winter transfer window is bound to be a busy one. Defending champs Orlando Pirates are strengthening, while potential challengers Chiefs have a new boss.
Orlando Pirates raid the Betway Premiership for emerging stars
The defending South African champions are busy with several notable, eye-catching ins and outs. The Buccaneers are looking to build a group capable of defending the Betway Premiership. They’re also keen on making a continental charge.
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Left-back Neo Rapoo arrives from Siwelele FC after impressing with his attacking displays and defensive work rate. Siyanda Ndlovu joins from Golden Arrows following a breakout Betway Premiership campaign. He established himself as one of the league’s most creative attacking midfielders. They have joined previously announced recruits Sbangani Zulu, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Bohlale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu.
Kaizer Chiefs are still quiet on that front
The Glamour Boys have yet to confirm any new arrivals. The fans can be enthused, however, at the news that the club finally has a new head coach. French-born Fernando Da Cruz has signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, with his appointment taking effect on 1 July 2026.
Bafana are already under the pump at the 2026 World Cup
Bafana Bafana opened Group A in disastrous fashion with a 2-0 defeat against Mexico on the opening day of the tournament, a match in which they saw two players get their marching orders from the referee. Red cards for Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane severely handicapped a team that was even struggling to create clear-cut chances when they had 11 men on the pitch, and both men will miss this upcoming meeting with the Czechs. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea despite taking the lead on 59 minutes in Group A’s other opening encounter. Thursday’s meeting between the Czech Republic and South Africa takes on extra significance now. Kickoff on 18 June is at 18:00 SA time.
