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September 04, 2025

Inside the Sundowns dressing-room turmoil

Mamelodi Sundowns have long set the standard in South African football, dominating the domestic scene and earning respect across the African continent. But as the new campaign has started, the Brazilians find themselves at a crossroads.

2 mins

I went in with no expectations

When TS Galaxy unveiled Junior Zindoga as their new striker, many wondered whether the forward could step into the shoes of Dženan Zajmovic, who had just departed after an impressive goal return. Zindoga, however, is focused on writing his own chapter with the Mpumalanga-based club. Fresh from a serious injury, the 28-year-old has already made his debut for The Rockets and is eager to embrace the good pressure that comes with playing for a team that constantly rebuilds yet continues to punch above its weight. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Delmain Faver, Zindoga opens up about his first impressions of coach Adnan Beganovic, the excitement of lining up alongside Galaxy’s young attacking talents, and his personal goals for the season. He also reflects on the bigger picture, from chasing double digits to his dream of playing in Europe.

5 mins

People have short memories

Cape Town Spurs Chief Executive Officer Alexi Efstathiou has addressed the ongoing disputes involving new Kaizer Chiefs signings, Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman. In an interview with Soccer Laduma’s Clifton Mabasa, Efstathiou shared his views on how player transfers should be conducted, while making it clear that Spurs are not backing down from pursuing the cases concerning the two players.

9 mins

The case for Chiefs' defence

Last season, Kaizer Chiefs kept just seven clean sheets in their 28 Betway Premiership matches. Five of those shutouts came at home and just two on their travels. This term, it's an incredible five clean sheets already. This Amakhosi team is trying to end a decade-long wait for a league title and perhaps a solid backline is the route to a challenge for the crown. They say that attackers win you individual matches, but 'a defence wins titles', and Chiefs are certainly looking unrecognisable in their level of organisation under coach Nasreddine Nabi in his second season in charge. What are the reasons for the improved defensive solidity? Which players are key to the turnaround in fortunes? Are there any players who could be irreplaceable? Soccer Laduma investigates.

3 mins

Defending needs all 11 players

We see in modern football that no top team can carry passengers.

1 mins

We can't afford to be complacent

There are two really tough and important FIFA World Cup matches coming up - against Lesotho on Friday and Nigeria on Tuesday.

5 mins

This is an open secret

It has been an exciting month since the return of the Betway Premiership and the long wait has really been worthwhile. We've had five rounds of league fixtures and eight MTN8 matches, which all gave us a lot of excitement. There were several surprises and I'm sure everyone will agree with me when I say this promises to be one of the best seasons we've ever had. After this FIFA international break, I will come back and share my thoughts on the league campaign we've had so far.

1 mins

It's my dream to play in the World Cup

From wreaking havoc against opposition defences in the top-flight of South African football with Platinum Stars and Cape Town City, Gift Links has rapidly risen in the European game, causing the same problems for backlines there. A Danish Superliga Team of the Season honouree, the left wing-back has spent six years with Aarhus GF (AGF), yet a second call-up under Hugo Broos continues to elude him. The 26-year-old recently sat down with Soccer Laduma international football writer Kamogelo Motecwane to discuss his time in Scandinavia, his adaptation to a new position, interest from other clubs, and his continued omission from the Bafana Bafana set-up.

4 mins

I take my hat off to him

It’s incredible that Reneilwe Letsholonyane has been appointed as a coach in the Botswana Premier League.

2 mins

Pirates shaped me

At just 29 years old, Nhlakanipho “Nanana” Ntuli has made a decision that many would find unthinkable – hanging up his boots while still in what most call a footballer’s prime. Once regarded as one of the brightest young prospects to emerge from the Orlando Pirates academy, Ntuli carried the weight of expectation from an early age. His career saw him test himself abroad in the Netherlands and Sweden, where he not only adapted to life in Europe but also wore the captain’s armband – a testament to his maturity and leadership. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Masebe Qina, Ntuli opens up about his past, his regrets, his philosophies in life and why he believes he’s leaving the game on his own terms.

5 mins

I like testing myself

Sometimes, in life, you have to take a leap of faith. You take a risk and hope that it works out for the better. Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has taken that leap of faith. Having tried unsuccessfully to get himself a coaching gig in either the Betway Premiership or the Motsepe Foundation Championship, the man popularly known as “Yeye” has joined Botswana Premier League outfit Matebele FC on a two-year contract. With this step, Letsholonyane is hoping to showcase what he can do as a coach. Not long after being unveiled as a new coach at Matebele, Soccer Laduma’s Tshepang Mailwane got hold of the former Bafana Bafana midfielder to talk about his move and the plans he has.

6 mins

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