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We exceeded our own expectations
Laduma's Delmain Faver, Arendse speaks candidly about the enormity of winning AFCON, the controversy of his own selection, and the lessons that remain vital today. The former Fulham goal-minder also weighs in on Itumeleng Khune's warning of a looming goalkeeping crisis, applauds efforts to nurture new talent, and pinpoints mental toughness as the missing ingredient for Bafana's next breakthrough...
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February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
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HUMPHREY MLWANE
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February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I enjoyed my time there
There are quite a number of players who moved to the Motsepe Foundation Championship from the Betway Premiership this season. This list includes the likes of Keagan Dolly, Njabulo Ngcobo, Veli Mothwa, Vusi Sibiya, Aphelele Teto, Fortune Makaringe and Justice Chabalala. After leaving Chippa United at the end of last season, Chabalala found a new home with newcomers Gomora United, but his journey at the club did not last very long. Towards the end of January, he asked for his clearance from club chairman Joe Seanego and he is now a free agent who is free to sign elsewhere outside the window period. Soccer Laduma's Tshepang Mailwane caught up with the former Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars defender to find out why he decided to leave Gomora.
6 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I'm a lot stronger than I realised
When Gabriela Salgado suffered a leg injury during Banyana Banyana’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal loss against Nigeria in Morocco in July last year, it looked like her career had just taken a serious knock.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
We need to take women's football seriously
If we are to host the upcoming (Women's Africa Cup of Nations) tournament, it will mean a lot for women's football in this country.
5 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
That's where success comes from
From the terraces of Chatsworth Stadium in Durban to the technical areas of Major League Soccer, Alan Koch's journey has been anything but ordinary.
8 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
It was always my plan to go overseas
Faver, Campbell opens up about his parents' influence, finding his feet with the Club Brugge first team, as well as his journey to Europe.
5 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Prove it, coach!
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso made serious allegations against some match officials running the lines and officiating games in the league.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Petersen's rebirth at Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs are keeping clean sheets for fun this season. After a paltry seven shutouts in 28 league matches last term, few could have foreseen the sort of defensive strength shown this season. Whilst tactics have played a part, as has the improved form of several defenders, one can't overlook goalkeeper Brandon Petersen's dramatic improvement. After 15 league fixtures, he has 11 clean sheets to
4 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Where is the disrespect to anyone?
Let me congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns on their impressive 2-0 win against MC Alger to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League on Saturday afternoon.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
It's not about making money
Moments before boarding a flight to Chicago, TS Galaxy Chairman Tim Sukazi sat down with Soccer Laduma’s Delmain Faver at O.R. Tambo International Airport to reflect on the club’s latest export, Puso Dithejane. As Sukazi prepares to finalise the deal abroad, he opens up about interest from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the talented attacker, and shares insights into how TS Galaxy continues to thrive financially in the Betway Premiership. The interview also captures the emotion of the moment, with Puso and his father Maxwell Dithejane expressing pride and excitement ahead of the young star’s American journey.
7 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Has Man United turned the corner?
Manchester United entered the 2025/26 season following its most disappointing season in the Premier League era, finishing 15th and losing the UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur in 2024/25. However, despite struggling at times under Ruben Amorim, the new campaign has brought fresh hope and rejuvenation to Old Trafford as the record English champions look to make a return to Europe. Soccer Laduma’s Matthew Petersen looks at how the current season has played out so far, the key players this season and what the minimum expectations will be by the end of the season, with expert insights from former Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Bafana Bafana star George Dearnaley.
6 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Pirates deserve massive credit
Pirates deserve massive credit for the position they’re in.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Rele was already a shining star
With youth development increasingly central to the future of South African football, few initiatives have had as significant an impact as the DStv Diski Challenge.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
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JAISEN CLIFFORD - MARUMO GALLANTS
3 min |
February 05, 2026
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RYAN ALEXANDER - GOMORA UNITED (PART 1)
3 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
That almost killed me
In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Siya Gijana, Lundi Mahala opens up about his integration from the amateur ranks to the Betway Premiership. The 21-year-old striker also enlightens us about his background, his change from being a goalkeeper to becoming an outfield player, the difficult situations he encountered in his career and more.
7 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Mbokazi's American Dream takes flight
When Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi joined MLS during the January transfer window, he joined the ranks of other South Africans who have played in North America such as Doctor Khumalo, Shaun Bartlett and more recently Olwethu Makhanya.
7 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
What excites me about this Pirates team
You know, I have to start by saying how disappointed I am for Kaizer Chiefs missing out on the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals.
4 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The whole league was in a state of shock
Mxolisi Macuphu knows all about ups and downs in football, from starting his career at Golden Arrows, a year after the team won the MTN8, to joining Jomo Cosmos while the team was playing in the PSL Promotion-Relegation Playoffs.
6 min |
February 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
It would have been the end of him at Downs
I was surprised, amazed and impressed because I never thought Mamelodi Sundowns would play such quality football against MC Alger and achieve the results they needed.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
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SIPHO SEPHADI (PART 2)
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Will Marumo Gallants remain in the Premiership?
The future of Marumo Gallants in the topflight of South African football is in jeopardy following the news that Moroka Swallows have taken the legal route to cancel the sale agreement that was made back in 2024.
3 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I shed a tear
There is something happening in the Betway Premiership that cannot be ignored. Goalkeepers are having a serious battle for the honour of having the most clean sheets in a season and this can only be good for Bafana Bafana. Sipho Chaine, Brandon Petersen, Darren Keet, Darren Johnson, Renaldo Leaner, Ronwen Williams and Dumisani Msibi are shining brightly with clean sheets this season and it’s exciting. Johnson, in particular, is one of the surprise names on the list. He joined AmaZulu FC after being an understudy to Stanley Nwabali at Chippa United and he’s won the number one jersey ahead of Ghanaian international Richard Ofori at Usuthu. Soccer Laduma spoke to the former Cape Town Spurs goalkeeper about his journey to Usuthu, which had its challenges.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Is the star weighing heavily on Downs?
The 2025/26 CAF Champions League is now down to the final eight teams, with defending champions Pyramids FC having a chance to defend their title.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Sundowns were forced to rest players
We are in the second round of the season and things look exciting at both ends of the log table, in fact even in the middle as there is a lot to fight for. Every round of fixtures tells a story, and it looks like we are going to have an exciting end to the campaign. Let me wish our representatives in continental football, Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs, all the best in their final round of group stages matches this weekend.
6 min |
February 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
They really deserve to be in the top three
Hola Soccer Laduma readers
3 min |
February 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The offer was incredibly good
The recently closed January transfer window was one of the busiest and came with moves that shocked the country.
9 min |
February 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
We didn't need any favours...
Generally, Bafana Bafana legend Siphiwe Tshabalala isn't talkative.
9 min |
February 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Red-card hooliganism!
Guys, we once again find ourselves having to address hooliganism, unbecoming behaviour, violent and disgusting conduct that threatens the safety of people at our football match venues.
5 min |