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Angola won't be easy opponents
Hola Soccer Laduma readers
4 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Ouaddou is a breath of fresh air!
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou continues to entrench his name in the hearts of the club's faithful, as well as South African football supporters in general, because of the good work that he has been doing since joining the Buccaneers at the beginning of the season.
5 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Kaizer Chiefs mid-season player ratings
Kaizer Chiefs are going into the mid-season Africa Cup of Nations break in fourth spot in the Betway Premiership table. They have 24 points from 13 matches, but it's just 11 points from the last eight rounds of action. Which players have excelled this season and which have fallen below expectations? 30 different players have played minutes this term, whilst four big names are yet to feature and another has spent all season on the treatment table. Below you can find every player's performance assessed.
10+ min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Still InTouch With...
JABULANI MALULEKE (PART 4)
4 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Is Sundowns abandoning their DNA?
Mamelodi Sundowns, under coach Cardoso, seem to be heading in a different direction, and fans are noticing.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Will Pirates also suffer similar Downs fate?
Now that Pirates have contributed 9 players to the national team, the same fate that befell Sundowns could visit the Soweto team at the end of the AFCON.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
South Americans are very fragile
Last weekend we saw Orlando Pirates make history by becoming the first Carling Knockout champions to beat the All-Stars team, after both Magesi FC and Stellenbosch FC failed to do so in the previous two seasons. Pirates were forced to play without several of their regulars as they are in camp in preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's charges beat coach Manqoba Mngqithi's team 2-0 to be crowned champions, for the second time in a week. Congratulations to Bucs as they close the year on a high note.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
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LLOYDT KAZAPUA - BLACK LEOPARDS
4 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
A Festive message from
SOCCER LADUMA
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Have Downs abandoned their youth policy?
Mamelodi Sundowns, until recently, dominated South African football in terms of silverware as well as producing top-quality youngsters that are promoted from the team's youth development structures.
4 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
We can come back with the AFCON trophy
Our boys can go all the way in this tournament, I am confident about that.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Ouaddou developing into a master tactician
Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's journey at Pirates has been nothing short of remarkable.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Who will conquer Morocco?
With more former champions than ever before and no clear dominant force, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable editions in the tournament's history.
5 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Amakhosi need aggressive youth plan
The Kaizer Chiefs youth academy has been a fertile ground for talented young players, showcasing promising prospects like Mduduzi Shabalala, Aden McCarthy, Wandile Duba and Mfundo Vilakazi, among others.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Pre-tournament favourites
As mentioned previously, there are 12 former champions competing in this year's competition, with Ethiopia (1962), Congo (1972) and Ghana (four-time winners) the only previous champions not playing in Morocco.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
He has filled big shoes at Pirates
Football agent Nimrod Mbhalati has quietly become one of the significant figures shaping the careers of some of South Africa's most promising talents.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Sundowns can be excused for player fatigue
To their credit, coach Miguel Cardoso's side faced intense scrutiny last year as their demanding schedule appeared to take its toll on the team.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Can Bafana make a mark?
The 2025 AFCON is a fantastic opportunity for South Africa to show how much they have improved since the previous tournament, as well as the strides made under Broos.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Can we just give Pirates their flowers?
Hlompho Kekana will go down in the history books as the first player to captain Mamelodi Sundowns to the CAF Champions League title. The former midfielder helped Masandawana win the 2016 continental prize after beating Zamalek in the final and won much silverware before hanging up his boots in 2021. Fresh from his role as a Carling Knockout ambassador, Kekana reflects on reconnecting with supporters, the electric atmosphere at the final in Polokwane, and the standards set by Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, Kekana also shares his honest views on Sundowns' cup frustrations, the Betway Premiership title race and Bafana Bafana's readiness for another major tournament under Hugo Broos.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
SAFPU rules leave Hlatshwayo facing career-defining call
Following his election as president of the South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU), Thulani Hlatshwayo now faces a defining decision that could bring his playing career to an abrupt end.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
History tells us we can beat Mexico
Bafana Bafana are in an exciting group and I think we have a good chance of going through to the next round, bearing in mind that we no longer have the so-called small countries in world football.
5 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
I'm not happy about it
Marumo Gallants may have fallen just short in the Carling Knockout Final, but their spirited run to the showpiece at a sold-out Peter Mokaba Stadium reminded many of the club's fighting identity.
8 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Let's become role models
We live in an era where positive role models can be scarce, which means the next generation feels lost as there are no examples they can relate to in their immediate communities.
5 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
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SIPHELELE MAGUBANE - UPINGTON CITY
3 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
What impresses me about coach Ouaddou
Let me start by giving credit where credit is absolutely due - coach Abdeslam Ouaddou at Orlando Pirates deserves all the flowers.
4 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Nobody gave us a chance
AmaZulu FC ended the year on a high note, beating KZN rivals Golden Arrows 1-0 in their last league match of the year, with captain Riaan Hanamub scoring the winner and in the process earning the Man of the Match award.
7 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Still InTouch With...
JABULANI MALULEKE (PART 3)
4 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Club vs country saga continues
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches in Morocco, African coaches are vociferously criticising FIFA for permitting European clubs to release African stars only six days before kick off of the tournament.
2 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Agents are very tricky
One moment a player is on the radar of the country's biggest clubs, the next he is fighting quietly for visibility, fitness, and a second chance.
7 min |
December 11, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Champions League race heats up
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign has produced scintillating football from Europe's biggest and best teams, and as the league phase enters the final three rounds of games, we're starting to see how the final standings may look before we enter the knockout round.
6 min |