Best of enemies and The bigger bafana picture and Competition is a good thing and Fifa confirm crackdown on global match fixing scourage and more...

As Gavin Hunt starts his tenure with the AmaKhosi, we reveal the records of their past tacticians in
Part 1 of this in-depth feature. An ambitious new owner at Usuthu has set some lofty targets
for the team and wants to turn them into giants of the local game. Mzwakali is forging a new path in
Sweden as his career finally reaches lift-off.

Now the most successful coach in South African football history, what are the Mamelodi Sundowns coach’s thoughts on the future? From Footballer of the Year to underperforming star with legal challenges, it has been a dismal 12 months for Orlando Pirates forward Lorch. The late former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Moshoeu is our featured Diski Legend for this
edition.

In this issue of KickOff: Why Pirates struggle to win trophies; Ex-PSL Champ: I'm an age cheat; Kekana: I want to be like shoes; Seema: I owe Pitso a lot; Chiefs' Brigade - Middendorp's key players; Mphela: My success & regrets and Why Africans can conquer LaLiga

The incredible story of how Zwane joined Mamelodi Sundowns as former Brazilians star Alex Bapela put his job, and his reputation, on the line for him. Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender David Kannemeyer picks his best-ever XI from past teammates. The Orlando Pirates striker wants more minutes on the pitch as he also admits he should score more goals.

It has been a turbulent season on the coaching front for Pirates, but which players have managed to stay the course and play the most games? The Buccaneers are among the most successful clubs in South African football history, but what would be their greatest ever XI? We speak to members of the Bafana Bafana squad that took part in the 2010 World Cup to get their
memories a decade on.

A detailed look at the Absa Premiership title run-in and just who is tipped to lift the trophy come the end of the season. Veteran South African football journalist Mark Gleeson delves back through history to pick his best-ever Kaizer Chiefs XI. Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Fabian McCarthy picks his best-ever XI from past teammates.

Jali- How the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has revived his career at The Brazilians and what value he brings to the Chloorkop club. In Part 2 of this wide ranging interview, Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Komphela details his journey as a tactician and shares his thoughts on his stay at Kaizer Chiefs. What the future of football looks like and the struggles facing the game due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lebogang Manyama-  The Kaizer Chiefs striker is back to his best form after a disappointing spell in Europe, and is now ready to lead the side to Championship glory. Fortune Makaringe -The Orlando Pirates midfielder has made a successful step up to the Soweto giants after joining from Maritzburg United.

PSL STRIKERS: WHERE HAVE THE GOALS GONE? The Orlando Pirates coach has revived the club after a difficult first half of the season. So what has changed? Who are in Bafana Bafana’s path
in their bid to reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

Which have been the 10 best Soweto Derby matches in history? The Nedbank Cup gives minnow clubs
the chance to rub shoulders with the country’s elite teams. Chippa United star Kurt Lentjies picks
his best ever XI from past and present teammates.

In this issue of Kick Off: What made Chiefs great - 50 years of Amakhosi; Exclusive interview: Rafael van der Vaart; Hunt: I thought I'd get skinned alive; Ali Meza - We can cover the gap between us and Chiefs; Why Mabasa will surpass 15 goals.

Looking back at the month’s most memorable moments. Was the Orlando Pirates coach given the job too soon? Experts weigh in. BidVest Wits coach Hunt gives his most revealing interview ever as he details how he got into coaching and his philosophy.

Uruguayan midfielder Sirino is growing in stature at Mamelodi Sundowns and reveals just what makes him tick. The Cape Town City coach like you have never heard him before on
his philosophy in the game and who influenced his move into coaching.

Why this is a make-or-break season for Khama Billiat. Paseka Mako is determined to make his mark at Orlando Pirates as he
fights for a place in the team. Many Kaizer Chiefs fans were upset when the club appointed the German coach for
a second time, but is he in fact the right man to take AmaKhosi forward?

Erick Mathoho- The Kaizer Chiefs defender has regained his form, but can he lead Chiefs to success this season? Fans back home in Malawi have high expectations for striker Mhango at Orlando Pirates this season after he
answered the call of the Buccaneers’ chairman. Mkhize has enjoyed a stunning reversal of fortunes at Cape Town
City after the low of a failed move to Orlando Pirates.

In this issue of Kickoff: Tau - My time will come; New signings leading Bucs' championship charge; Vilakazi - Eating cabbage and pap made me; Ex-Coach on Chiefs signing - This is the problem with Kambole; PSL rich clubs - Who made the most money?; Has Bafana progressed or regressed under Baxter? and Nyandeni - Des Ellis is jealous.

In this issue of Kickoff: What Chiefs must do next; Mlambo - We shot ourselves in the foot; Mweene - Success will never be enough; Tovey - Today's players are ready to miss the game; Monare - I can't be pointing fingers and The man behind TS Galaxy's success

In this issue of Kickoff: Lorch - We are no longer a defending team; Hotto - Pirates didn't seem like a good idea; Kekana - I'm a villager; Micho - Our biggest lessons and regrets; Dax - Why the chiefs star will turn great; Banda - I'm tired of playing for Baroka and Keet - It wasn't fair to bench me.

In this issue of Kickoff: Maboe - What makes me special; Vote for your Kick Off footballer of the season!; Mahachi: I'm not playing to my potential; Comprehensive 2019 Afcon guide; Masalesa - I've fallen in love with football again and What's gone wrong with Billiat?

In this issue of Kickoff: The big debate - Is Onyango better than Khune?; Mbekile: I will kill to win the league; Cardoso on Chiefs' chopping & changing - You can't get consistency like that!; Tade: I'm here to win trophies and Serero exclusive: I was fed up and ready to leave.

In this issue of Kickoff: Can Ekstein carry Chiefs' hopes?; Mere: I wanted to end my life; Zwane: Beautiful football doesn't win you championships; Baxter: I could leave... They could kick me out; Ndengane: It would have been selfish to stay at Celtic and Secret footballer dishes out on age-cheating.

Siphiwe Tshabalala- Still leading from the front after all these years. Gustavo Paez -Ready to silence his critics this season. Ayanda Patosi -Back home and ready to
make a big impact for Cape Town City.

Percy Tau- The Mamelodi Sundowns sensation reflects on his breakthrough season. Ryan Moon -The Kaizer Chiefs striker has big ambitions at Naturena. Keagan Dolly - The Bafana Bafana star feels the country’s future is bright.

Lebogang Manyama- The KICK OFF Player of the Year on his rise to the top. The Mamelodi Sundowns skipper reflects on the club’s memorable season. Thibang Phete The Portugal-based South African looks forward to a fresh start.

Bongani Zungu-We travelled to Portugal to catch up with the South African star. A preview to the World Cup curtain raiser, as Michael Boxall prepares to take on Cristiano Ronaldo. #WengerOut: Why Arsene needs to leave Arsenal.

South African youngsters thriving in the USA.Helman Mkhalele-The former Pirates star on helping the country’s next generation shine. Keith Groeneveld- The South African starlet is rapidly rising through the ranks in Belgium.

Benni McCarthy likes what he sees in the latest Bafana squad. The Chippa United forward is back with a bang. How many PSL stars have taken home the match ball?

Minnie Dlamini -SuperSport’s newest presenter reveals all in this exclusive interview. Stalwart Tinashe Nengomasha dissects the current Amakhosi midfield. Is it finally time for a change in our league calendar?

Phakamani Mahlambi- The youngster’s star continues to rise ... to Bafana? Cape Town City -Can they pull off a Leicester City? South African internationals who aren’t all that ‘local’.

Shakes Mashaba-Architect of his own downfall. Analysing what’s been
holding the Urban Warriors back. What has caused the Soweto Derby to lose its shine? Itumeleng Khune-The safest pair of hands in Mzansi.

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