Inside South African Soccer

 
 
Bra Jakes has the inside scoop on all things South African from the PSL to the little leagues. It’s your daily digest of the breaking stories, controversies, in-depth insights and of course your opinions. Listen out daily for Trivia, This Day in History, Know Your Game, Roles of Backroom Staff, Match Reviews and Previews, and expert opinion from football journalists too.
 
 

  • Another coach in the PSL resigns.
  • A preview of the Carling Knockout Cup All starts match.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Ofhani Munyai about Clinton Larsen's resignation as Magesi FC head coach.
  • This is not the first time Clinton Larsen has resigned from Magesi FC.
  • There have been issues between Magesi FC and Clinton Larsen.
  • Magesi FC are allegedly in conversations with Ernest Middendorp.
 

  • 100th episode of Inside SA Soccer!
  • There 7 Betway Premiership matches played this week, and of those 7 matches played only 5 teams had South African born goalkeeper.
  • There is a high number of foreign goalkeepers in South Africa.
  • Other than Ronwen Williams we do not have an actual goalkeeper,
  • Most South African goalkeepers are old and that should be a concern for Bafana Bafana.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson about the shortage of goalkeepers in South Africa.
 

  • A preview of the 2024 CAF Awards.
  • Ronwen Williams won two awards at the 2024 CAF Awards.
  • Some decisions at the CAF awards are questionable.
  • These awards always leave a bitter taste.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about the CAF awards.
 

  • A preview of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup review.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football.
  • Al Hilal SFC are the only team in the CAF Champions League to have won 3 out of 3 matches.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns came out victorious this weekend.
 

  • The CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup continue this weekend.
  • 3 South African teams in Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC are playing in continental competitions this weekend.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to former Orlando Pirates player Edward Malinga about Orlando Pirates' fixture this weekend.
  • Orlando Pirates are doing fairly well in the Champions League.
 

  • Today is Blast from the past Thursday.
  • Benni McCarthy joins bra Jakes for Blast from the past.
  • Benni McCarthy calls out SAFA for paying players.
  • Benni speaks about his career and maturity.
  • Benni was willing to sacrifice everything to make it as a football.
 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns have fired Manqoba Mngqithi despite being top of the table.
  • The bald headed Portuguese Miguel Cardosso has joined Mamelodi Sundowns ro replace Manqoba Mngqithi.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Mthokozisi Dube about the firing of Manqoba Mngqithi.
 

  • Tanzania are in danger of being kicked out of next year's AFCON.
  • SAFA President Danny Jordaan returns to court.
  • A preview of the Motespe foundation league results.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about African football.
  • Kaizer Chiefs losing to Polokwane City is the biggest talking point.
 

  • Today is reflection Monday.
  • A preview of the Betway Premiership results.
  • A preview of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup.
  • Polokwane City smashed Kaizer Chiefs 2 - 0.
  • Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly played to 0 - 0 draw.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about continental football.
 

  • The biggest match of the weekend is Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly at the Orlando Stadium.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview this weekend's CAF Champions League fixtures.
  • Al Ahly have never won against a South African team on South African soil.
  • AL Ahly have only beaten Orlando Pirates once in the times that they have played against each other.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are travelling to Algeria this weekend to face AS FAR.
  • A preview of the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures from the weekend.
 

  • Match day 2 of the CAF Champions League is coming up this weekend.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns facing strange challenges in Morocco due to a change in stadiums.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football.
  • Orlando Pirates will host Al Ahly at the Orlando stadium this weekend.
  • The Betway premiership continues this weekend.
 

  • Benni McCarthy is back home, and many wonder why.
  • Benni McCarthy is jobless after having left Man United early in the year.
  • Benni McCarthy denies rumors of being linked with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns.
  • Benni says he has his eyes further than the PSL.
  • Orlando Pirates' chances to win the CAF are largely dependent on their depth.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to former Banyana Banyana international Simphiwe Dludlu about women's football.
 

  • Rhulani Mokwena won again in Morocco and now sits second place.
  • Mokwena is now confident about his team qualifying for the CAF Champions League.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview continental competitions.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates prepare for the second matches of the CAF Champions League.
  • Orlando Pirates will host CAF Champions League giants Al Ahly.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are excited to play AS FAR in Morocco.
 

  • Orlando Pirates' perfect start has finally come to an end following their 1 - 0 loss to Stellenbosch FC.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are back on to[p of the league thanks to goal difference.
  • A preview of the Betway Premiership results from this weekend.
  • Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM played to a 2 - 2 draw.
  • Kaizer Chiefs had a weekend they'd rather forget!
 

  • 10 men Kaizer Chiefs managed to win 2 - 1 against Richards Bay last night.
  • A preview of the Betway Premiership results from last night.
  • TS Galaxy finally registered their first win of the season.
  • Kaizer Chiefs legend David Modise joins Bra Jakes for the "Blast from the past" feature.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview the CAF Champions League.
  • The Nedbank Cup is around the corner, now that the Carling Knockout Cup has wrapped up.
 

  • The Betway Premiership continues with some exciting fixtures this weekend.
  • Stellenbosch FC will play the on Form Orlando Pirates.
  • Will Mamelodi Sundowns return to winning ways this weekend when they play Sekhukhune United?
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview the CAF Confederations Cup.
  • Banaya Banyana prepare for their upcoming match against Jamaica.
 

  • 10 men Kaizer Chiefs won 2 - 1 against Richards Bay last night in the Betway Premiership.
  • A preview of last night's Betway Premiership results.
  • David Modise joins Bra Jakes for the "blast from the past" feature.
  • The Nedbank Cup is coming up now that the Carling Cup has ended.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about the CAF Champions League results.
 

  • The CAF Champions League group stages kicked off last night.
  • All of Africa is now aware of the Orlando Pirates teenager Mohau Nkota following the brace he scored in the CAF Champions League.
  • Orlando went into their first CAF Champions League encounter against CR Belouizdad as underdogs and won 2 - 1.
  •  Orlando Pirates had never won their first match in the CAF Champions League until last night.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns played to a goalless draw with Maniema Union.
  • A preview of the Betway Premiership results from last night.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about last night's CAF Champions League results and performances.
 

  • The CAF Champions League group stages kick off today.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will play in the CAF this evening,
  • A preview of all upcoming CAF Champions league.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are favorites to top their group.
  • Marumo Gallants have appointed former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefe Ntseki as their technical director
 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2 - 1 to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup finals, Magesi FC came back from a goal behind to win.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he expected Magesi to defend they way they did.
  • Clinton Larsen speaks, he felt they were playing Bafana Bafana!
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Clifford Manganyi about the rise of Magesi FC.
 

  • It's Carling Knockout Cup weekend.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns will play Magesi FC in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup tomorrow evening.
  • A lot of Bloemfontein Celtic fans will support Magesi FC tomorrow.
  • Members of the SA soccer fraternity share their tribute to Lucas Moripe.
  • Banyana Banyana coach announced her squad to play against Jamaica.
 

  • It's Carling Knockout weekend - It's the final.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are favorites to win against Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final.
  • Sad news in South African football as we lost the legendary Lucas Moripe.
  • 7 South African football legends were inducted into the Hall of Fame last night.
  • 2 Banyana Banyana players were nominated for the CAF Awards.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about continental football.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to former Bloemfontein Celtic player Joel "Juluka" Mogorosi for the "Blast from the past" feature.
 

  • Is Hugo Broos the best coach Bafana Bafana ever had?
  • Bafana Bafana gave a world class performance against South Sudan in Cape Town.
  • It feels good to be a Bafana Bafana supporter right now.
  • We go through the CAF Awards nominee list.
  • 24 countries have qualified for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Legge about thecontinental football and the CAF Awards.
 

  • The 2025 AFCON Qualifiers wrap up today.
  • Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has been nominated in 3 categories for the CAF awards.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Legge about continental football.
  • Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2025 AFCON for the second time under Hugo Broos.
  • Hugo Broos wants to finish top of the table of their group, and thinks it's phony to underestimate South Sudan.
 

  • AFCON Qualifiers are almost done , with a few matches left to play.
  • Bafana Bafana will play South Sudan tomorrow in Cape Town.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Mthokozisi about Former TS Galaxy Sead Ramovic's move to Tanzania.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns and the UWC have been knocked out of the CAF Women's Champions League.
 

  • Bafana Bafana have qualified for 2025 AFCON without kicking a ball.
  • Bafana Bafana will play Uganda this afternoon.
  • A preview of the upcoming AFCON fixtures.
  • Uganda have also qualified for the 2025 AFCON.
  • Hugo Broos addressed the media ahead of the upcoming Bafana Bafana fixtures,
  • A preview of the CAF Women's Champions League fixtures.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about continental football.
 

  • SAFA President Danny Jordaan has been arrested on fraud allegations.
  • The PSL executive committee elections took place yesterday.
  • A preview of the on going CAF Women's Champions League results.
  • Irvin Khoza remains chairman of the PSL for the next 4 years.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Njabulo Ngidi about last night's PSL elections.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about African football.
 

  • SAFA president Danny Jordaan set to appear in court, find out why.
  • The PSL is set to appoint a new executive committee.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to David Leg about the CAF President elections and possible candidates.
  • A preview of Bafana Bafana's upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers fixtures.
  • Bra Jakes speaks to Njabulo Ngidi about the opening of the Betway Premiership.
  • A preview of the CAF Women's Champions League in Morocco.
 

  • The international break is upon us.
  • The AFCON Qualifiers continue and we preview those fixtures.
  • Bafana Bafana prepare for their trip to Uganda for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football and South Africans playing around the continent.
  • An in depth preview of Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi's career with a person who has known him for years.
  • Jose Rivieiro won coach of the month, Ribeiro won player of the month and Basadine goal of the month.
  • Hugo Broos talks about his current Bafana Bafana squad.
 

  • Magesi FC are in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns will join Magesi FC in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup following their 2 - 0 win over Marumo Galants yesterday.
  • Manqoba Mngqithi was typically not impressed with his team's performance even though they won.
  • Rhulani Mokwena was racially abused in Morocco.
  • We preview the women's CAF Champions league results from the weekend.
 

  • Pisto Mosimane is seeing dust out in Iran.
  • Bafana Bafana coach talks about the squad he chose to play in the back to back AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.
  • A preview of the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup Semi Finals.
  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football and South African players playing their football outside of the country.
  • TS Galaxy coach announced his resignation immediately after they drew 1 -1 with Stellenbosch FC.
  • Magesi FC hope to reach the finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.
 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns beat Polokwane City 2 - 0 last night.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns' teenager Letlhaku scored a brace to give Masandawana maximum points.
  • Stellenbosch and TS Galaxy played to a 1 - 1 draw.
  • Bafana Bafana legend Maimane Alfred Phiri joins bra Jakes for the "Blast from the past" feature.
  • The PSL Prize money is now R20 Million.
  • A preview of the Carling Knockout Cup semi finals.
  • The Carling Knockout Cup is not going to have a nig final.
 

  • Bra Jakes speaks to Bafana Bafana legend Maimane Phiri about the current players at Chiefs.
  • Orlando Pirates have made 7 out of 7 wins following their 1 - 0 victory against Richards Bay.
  • Orlando Pirates made franchise history last night.
  • Orlando Pirates full back Monyane reacts to winning man of the match last night.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns will play Polokwane City this evening.
  • A preview of the other Betway Premiership fixtures this evening.
  • Stellenbosch FC will play TS Galaxy.
 

  • Bra Jakes and David Leg speak about continental football.
  • Orlando Pirates and PSL Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza is set to make a big announcement.
  • Orlando Pirates are in hot water following their fans' unruly behavior during their match against Magesi FC.
  • Orlando Pirates will play Richards Bay at the Orlando stadium this evening.
  • Cassius Mailula scored what could have been a job saving goal for Rhulani Mokwena at the weekend.
  • Rhulani Mokwena finally won in Morocco.
 

  • Bra Jakes and Njabulo Ngidi preview the Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns encounter from the weekend.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Kaizer Chiefs 4 - 0 in the quarter finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.
  • Angry Kaizer Chiefs Supporters invaded and threw objects onto the pitch during the the Chiefs and Sundowns match.
  • Sundowns dominated Chiefs.
  • A preview of the other Carling Knockout Cup quarter finals matches.
  • A preview of the upcoming Carling Knock out cup semi - finals.
  • Kaizer Chiefs' best player is a Mamelodi Sundowns reject!
 

  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview continental football.
  • The Carling Knockout Cup continues this weekend.
  • Kaizer Chiefs play Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend in the quarter finals of the Carling Knockout.
  • Sundowns are favourites to win against Sundowns this weekend.
  • A preview of all Carling Knockout quarterfinal clashes.
 

  • Bra Jakes and David Leg preview continental football.
  • Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC played to a shocking 2 - 2 draw.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways following their 3 - 0 victory over Cape Town City.
  • Magesi are proving the odds wrong in the Betway Premiership!
  • Nabi played more of his junior players and rested the seniors last night against Magesi.
  • A preview of the other Betway Premiership results.
  • The Carling Knockout Cup continues this weekend.
  • Kaizer Chiefs take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup Quarter finals this weekend.
  • Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro talks about Relebohile Mofokeng's recent form.
 

  • Orlando Pirates are setting the speed for the Betway Premiership race.
  • Pirates are now 6 out of 6 following their 2 - 0 victory over TS Galaxy.
  • A preview of the Betway Premiership results from last night.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to taken on Cape Town City this evening.
  • Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad to play in the AFCON Qualifiers next month.
  • A preview of Hugo Broos' preliminary Bafana Bafana squad.
 

  • Orlando Pirates have won 5 0f 5 and are on top of the league.
  • Can Orlando Pirates make it 6 of 6 tonight when they take on TS Galaxy?
  • Orlando Pirates are favorites to win against TS Galaxy as Galazxy are bottom of the log.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns will paly Cape Town City tomorrow.
  • Sundowns' loss to Polokwane City came as a shock.
  • Nkota has proven himself to be a campaigner for player of the season.
 

  • Olrando Pirates have won 5 0f 5 and are on top of the league.
  • Mamelodi Sundows lost 1 - 0 to Polokwane City.
  • Kaizer Chiefs also lost 1 - 0 to SuperSport United.
  • Nabi lost his cool at the press.
  • Will Olrando Pirates go on to win the league?
  • Ronwen Williams has been nominated in 3 categories for the CAF awards.
 

  • A preview of Banyana Banyana's upcoming friendly matches.
  • The Betway Premiership continues this weekend.
  • SuperSport United play Kaizer Chiefs this weekend in the Betway Premiership.
  • A preview of the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup Quarter finals.
  • SuperSport United reserves will play Orlando Pirates in the Diski Challenge.
 

  • 4 matches into the new Betway Premiership Season and we have a tie at the top of the table.
  • Ernest Middendorp is tired of poor officiating in SA football.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns and Royal AM almost played to a draw, but the Brazilians ended up winning 2 -1.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns scored their second goal at injury time.
  • Coach Manqoba Mngqithi was disappointed with his team's performance.
  • Ronwen Williams is preparing for his trip to Paris to attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony.
  • Sundowns and Pirates have won 4 of 4 matches in the Betway premiership this season.
 

  • A look at last night's match between Orlando Pirates and Supersport United.
  • Pirates moved to the top league following their 2 - 0 victory over SuperSport United.
  • Orlando Pirates dominated the match against SuperSport and could've won by a bigger margin
  • Mamelodi Sundowns play Royal AM in the Betway Premiership this evening.
  • A look at the upcoming PSL fixtures.
  • SuperSport United will play Kaizer Chiefs this weekend in the Betway Premiership.
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  • Orlando Pirates play SuperSport United in the Betway premiership this evening.
  • Dr. Patrice Motsepe's reign as CAF president could be in danger.
  • A look at the up coming Banyana Banyana fixture.
  • A look at the Carling Knockout Cup quarter final fixtures.
 

  • The draw for the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup took place yesterday.
  • Kaizer Chiefs will play Mamelodi Sundownns in the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup.
  • Peter Shalulie finally scores for Sundowns after months of shooting blanks.
  • A look at the Motsepe foundation league results.
  • Magesi FC stunned the country following their 3 - 2 win over Orlando Pirates.
  • Njabulo Ngidi joins Bra Jakes and they reflect on the Carling Knockout results.
 

  • kick off to the opening match of the Carling Knockout Cup is a couple of hours away.
  • A review of the first round matches of the Carling Knockout Cup.
  • Will Kaizer Chiefs finally win silverware?
  • The Cufa is not an important cup.
  • Who will win the Carling Knockout Cup this season?
 

  • The Carling Knockout cup begins this weekend.
  • Themba Zwane is out following the injury he sustained during the match against Congo Brazzaville.
  • Themba Zwane is currently the best player in the country.
  • Tito Maswanganyi struggled when he was put on to replace Themba Zwane on Tuesday evening.
  • Relebohile Mofoekeng should be Zwane's replacement while he is out on injury.
  • A look at the rest of the AFCON qualifiers.
  • 7 Countries have already qualified for the AFCON 2025.
  • David Legg joins bra Jakes.
 

  • An exclusive interview with Kaizer Motaung's children, at his 80th birthday celebration party.
  • What a disappointing 1 - 1 draw between Bafana Bafana and Congo Brazzaville.
  • Group K remains tight.
  • David Legg joins bra Jakes to reflect on last night's AFCON qualifiers results.
  • The result was between Bafana Bafana and Congo Brazzaville was expect.
  • Neither Uganda or South Africa have officially qualified.
 

  • Hugo Broos and Ronwen Williams share their expectations for this evening's match against Congo Brazzaville.
  • A look at the drama in the Libya and Nigeria match.
  • maMkhize of Royal AM is set to sell two or three of her expensive cars following the charges put on her by FIFA.
  • Lyle Foster will be left out of this evening's AFCON qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville.
  • Congo will be match harder to beat at home tonight.
 

  • Bafana Bafana won 5 nil against Congo Brazzaville.
  • We need new management at SAFA.
  • Hugo Broos is excited for the result against Congo Brazzaville.
  • Clarity on Bafana Bafana not being on top of their group.
  • Tebogo Mokoena gave the performance of his life this weekend.
  • Njabulo Ngidi joins bra Jakes.
 

  • Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart doesn't seem to believe his team can win any trophies this season.
  • Bafana Bafana will play Congo Brazzaville this evening.
  • Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos shares his thoughts about this evening's match against Congo Brazzaville.
  • Hugo Broos is not looking down on Congo Brazzaville.
  • Kamar Billiat scored the only goal as Zimbabwe won against Namibia last night.
 

  • Amazulu's co coaching decision is a recipe for disaster!
  • Amazulu has had the worst start to the new season.
  • Magesi FC coach might not last the season.
  • A look at Bafana Bafana's AFCON qualifier encounter against Congo.
  • Bafana Bafana Forward Thapelo Morena believes they are ready for tomorrow's fixture.
  • Thalente Mbatha would have been a possible replacement for Tebogo Mokoena.
  • Hugo Broos might start Tebogo Mokoena even though he hasn't been getting much game time.
 

  • Amazulu have appointed Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi as their co head coaches.
  • A look at the on going AFCON qualifiers.
  • A look at the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup upcoming fixtures.
  • David Legg joins Bra Jakes, and they discuss Bafana Bafana's upcoming matches against Congo.
  • Manqoba Mngqithi has changed Sundowns' style of play, from knocking the ball around to a more attacking play.
  • Banyana Banyana coach has announced her squad to play in the two international friendlies.
  • The draw for the Carling Black Label Cup was conducted yesterday.
  • PSL Players share their views on the Carling Cup fixtures.
 

  • A look at Bafana Bafana's preparations for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
  • Hugo Broos dropped Jaydam Adams of Stellenbosch from his squad.
  • Orlando Pirates are in a deadly group for the CAF Champions League group stages.
  • Orlando Pirates will play CAF Champions League record winners AL Ahly.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are also in the CAF Champions league and we look at their group.
  • Stellenbosch will also gear up to play continental football as they are in the group stages of the CAF Confederations Cup.
 

  • Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi joins Bra Jakes and reflects on the final.
  • Controversial refereeing steals the thunder again.
  • Orlando Pirates proved their strength and depth in this weekend's final.
  • The second goal scored by Orlando Pirates shouldn't have counted.
  • Stellenbosch put up a good fight against Pirates.
  • Orlando Pirates have now won the MTN8 for third consecutive time.
  • This is coach Riveiro's 5th trophy with the Buccaneers.
 

  • Bafana Bafana coach has announced his squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
  • The MTN8 final between 0rlando Pirates and Stellenbosch is finally a couple of hours away.
  • Njabulo Ngidi of news24 joins bra Jakes and they talk about Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana.
  • Pirates and Stellenbosch are both on form currently.
  • We anticipate a good final.
  • Pirates are still favorites to win.
 

  • Retired SA football legend Nathan Paulse joins Bra Jakes for the "Blast from the past" feature.
  • Paulse believes Stellenbosch will win against Orlando Pirates this weekend in the MTN 8 final.
  • We reflect on the history of Cape Town clubs in the top 8 competition.
  • Orlando Pirates are favorites to win the MTN 8.
  • Orlando Pirates are looking to win the competition for the third time in a row.
  • Orlando Pirates goal keeper Sipho Chaine shares his thoughts on the upcoming MTN 8 final.
  • Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker says he and his boys are ready for Saturday.
 

  • Will Hugo Broos call up Tebogo Mokoena, even though he hasn't been getting enough game time?
  • This weekend is all about the MTN 8 final.
  • Coach Manqoba Mngqithi hasn't played Tebogo Mokoena since the start of the new Betway premiership season.
  • Former Ghana assistant national team coach joins Bra Jakes.
  • Can Prlando Pirates win the MTN 8 for the third time in a row?
  • Bra Jakes attended the Orlando Pirates training camp, and has some amazing interviews.
  • Amazulu have parted ways with their coach, following their poor start to the season.
 

  • A review of the Motsepe and iDiski Challenge leagues.
  • CAF announced the broadcasting of continental football.
  • The MTN 8 final is around the corner.
  • Amajita are through to the knockout stages of the under 20 COSAFA cup.
  • Stellenbosch are confident ahead of their match against Orlando Pirates in the MTN 8 finals.
  • Coach Manqoba Mngqithi joins bra Jakes and they reminisce on the late Alton Meiring.
 

  • The general Teko Modise joins Bra Jakes, and they reflect on this past weekend's fixtures.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns won 2 - 1 against Kaizer Chiefs.
  • Kaizer Chiefs fans weren't happy with the ref and some of the decisions he made during the match.
  • both teams are on form, but Sundowns just proved to be stronger.
  • Pirates and Sundowns, will determine the outcome of the season.
  • Do we need VAR in the PSL now? Is it time?
  • Coach Nabi of Kaizer Chiefs was disappointed in his players' performance after Sundowns scored the second goal.
 

  • The big match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns is a couple of hours away.
  • Tickets are selling fast, and 45 000 tickets have been sold far for tomorrow's match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB stadium.
  • Both Sundowns and Chiefs are on form, but who will come out stronger tomorrow afternoon?
  • Tshepang Mailwane joins Bra Jakes, and they touch on tomorrow's highly anticipated fixture.
  • Is Kaizer Chiefs still a big team? or just a team in good form?
 

  • Kaizer Chiefs play Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend, and we anticipate an exciting encounter as both teams are on form.
  • Kaizer Chiefs won 3 - 0 against Amazulu last night, and now their fans want to play Real Madrid.
  • Thursdays are Blast from the past days, and Sundowns legend Daniel Mudau joins bra Jakes.
  • A look at this weekend's Betway premiership fixtures.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi, thinks they have an advantage ahead of Kaizer Chiefs.
 

  • Kaizer Chiefs play Amazulu this evening.
  • Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns fans continue their celebrations as both clubs win by big margins.
  • A look at today's Betway Premiership fixtures.
  • A look at Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad to play the Afcon qualifiers.
  • Saelng just proved how much a crucial player he is for Orlando Pirates following their 3 - 0 win over Polokwane City.
  • Evidence Makgopa came of the bench and scored brace to make sure that Pirates win 3 - 0.
 

A special heritage day edition of Inside SA Soccer.
 

  • 3 of our 4 representatives have advanced to the group stages of the CAF competitions.
  • Bra Jakes introduces a new feature "View from the press box".
  • A review of the Betway premiership matches from this past weekend.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have advanced to the group stages of the CAF Champions leagues, and they did it with ease.
  • Oralndo Pirates coach couldn't hide his excitement for qualifying for the group stages of CAF Champions league.
  • Orlando Pirates leave with 4 clean sheets in the CAF Champions league preliminary rounds.
  • Mamelodin Sundowns coach was not satisfied with his team's results, and feels they should have won by a much bigger margin.
  • Sundows won by 8 - 0 on aggregate.
 

  • Was Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi out of order during his recent press interview?
  • The CAF Champions league and CAF confederations continue this weekend.
  • The Betway premiership table has a familiar look.
  • Are Mamelodi Sundowns still the best team in South Africa? How are they going to end the season?
  • Kaizer Chiefs' new signings were impressive in their first match of the league.
  • Andile Jali was also impressive in his debut for Chippa United against Orlando Pirates.
  • The Betway Premiership continues this weekend, but the big matches are playing as of Tuesday.
  • Njabulo Ngidi reflects on Manqoba Mngqithi's behavior during a post match press interview.
 

  • Former Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga "Bhele" Nomvethe joins Bra Jakes for the "Blast from the past" feature.
  • Bhele is the only player in SA football history to have played for all the 3 Soweto giants in Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs.
  • Manqoba Mngqithi says he does not have time to listen to the rubbish on social media.
  • Themba Zwane proved to be an influential player, when he came on as a sub against SuperSport and created a goal in his first touch.
  • Mngqithi is under pressure as he is the head coach of one of the biggest clubs in Africa, but he claims he doesn't feel the pressure and trusts his abilities.
 

  • Mamelodi Sundowns mean business, following their 2 - 0 victory over Super Sport United in the Tshwane derby last night.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns were impressive, and are on top of the league.
  • Themba Zwane showed his genius last night, and just keeps defying the odds.
  • Tebogo Mokoena and Kuliso Mudau are rumored to be ill disciplined, maybe that's why they didn't start the match.
  • Sundowns have now scored 6 goals in two matches.
  • Supersport United made excuses for their loss against Sundowns as they always do.
  • Supersport United are going to have to work much, much harder moving forward.
  • The CAF champions league preliminary round continues this weekend.
 

  • Football language is universal.
  • A reflection of the classic 17 September 2000 match between Ama- gluglug and Brazil, and South Africa won 3 - O.
  • The league starts properly tonight when the reigning PSL champions Mamemlodi Sundowns take on their biggest rival Super Sport United.
  • Percy Tau is back in the Al Ahly starting line up.
  • You can always count on a Gavin Hunt team team to work hard and give their best.
  • Bra Jakes thinks Super Sport United will be much more competitive this season than they were in the last campaign.
  • Sundowns still need to prove themselves.
  • We talk all things CAF Champions league and CAF Confederations cup.
  • Former Ama - gluglug assistant coach Thabo Dladla coach joins Bra Jakes.
 

  • We come from a good weekend of football.
  • Kaizer Chiefs fans are happy, but will the happiness last throughout the season?
  • Chiefs came back from a goal down to win the match 2 - 1.
  • Chiefs coach Nabi is happy with the team's performance, and sees a major change in the team;s confidence.
  • The Tshwane derby is upon us, Mamelodi Sundowns kick off their league campaign against Super Sport United tomorrow evening.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns demolished Mbabane Swallows 4 - 0 over the weekend.
  • Orlando Pirates cruised over Jwaneng Galaxy by 2 - 0.
  • Jwaneng Galazy coach says he knows where the team went wrong, what to fix to better prepare for their match against Orlando Pirates at the Orlando stadium.
 

  • The Grudge match between Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy is set for tomorrow.
  • The Betway premiership kicks off tomorrow.
  • The PSL is yet to announce the prize money for the new Betway premiership winners.
  • The premiership kicks off with only four matches instead of eight.
  • The Royal AM saga continues, and we might not even have 4 PSL matches this weekend because of this.
  • Marumo Galants have the Moroka Swallows club status, and just like that they return to the Premiership.
 

  • Former Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Skhosana joins bra Jakes for the blast in the past feature.
  • Jerry Skhosana speaks about Themba Zwane and his relation to him.
  • Jerry Skhosasa had a great career at Orlando Pirates.
  • AFCON Qualifiers are done and dusted, and we prepare to return to domestic football.
  • Orlando Pirates are playing in the CAF this weekend.
  • Orlando Pirates are the first to win the CAF Champions league in the Southern hemisphere.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are looking for their second CAF champions league star.
  • Thalente Mbatha seems to specialize in these 95th minute goals.
 

  • Thanks to yet another late goal by Thalente Mbatha Bafana Bafana secured a 3 - 2 win over South Sudan yesterday afternoon.
  • Tshepang Mailwane joins Bra Jakes, and they discuss yesterday's match between South Africa and South Sudan.
  • Hugo Broos is thankful that God was on Bafana's side.
  • Oswin Appollis was impressive, scoring a brace for Bafana Bafana.
  • Is Thatlente Mbatha the new super sub for Bafana Bafana?
  • Appollis is linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.
  • The new Betway premiership season kicks off this weekend.
  • Bra Jakes is joined by Nathan Paulse and they discuss Cape Town based clubs ahead of the new PSL season.
 

  • The Egyptian national team's game against Botswana in the second round of 2025 AFCON qualifiers has been delayed.
  • The AFCON qualifiers continue, with a couple of fixtures to look forward to.
  • Former Orlando Pirates super sub "Andries Sebola" joins Bra Jakes
  • The BETWAY premiership league kicks off this weekend.
  • At the start of each football season in South Africa, many expect teams from Limpopo to be relegated at the end of the season.
 

  • Continental football continues.
  • The Betway Premiership is about to kick off this coming weekend.
  • There are a few senior players who are without clubs.
  • Why didn't Hugo Broos play the on form Sipho Chaine?
  • Hugo Broos said form would be a deciding factor for his starting line up but he did the direct opposite of what he said.
  • Bafana Bafana play South Sudan tomorrow, who is Hugo Broos starting in goal?
 

  • Ronwen Williams is amongst the top 10 best goalkeepers in the world, bravo!
  • Ronza is out on injury and will miss tonight's AFCON qualifier match against Uganda at the Orlando Stadium.
  • Ronwen Williams had a remarkable 2023/24 season, and was voted the best goalkeeper at both club and national level.
  • The AFCON qualifiers are on going.
  • Bra Jakes introduces a new feature called "Prominent Fans"
  • Themba "Mshishi" Zwane is honored to captain Bafana Bafana during Williams' absence.
  • Zwane is grateful for the opportunity and promises to do his best.
 

  • Bafana Bafana kick off their AFCON qualifiers tomorrow evening against Uganda at the Orlando Stadium.
  • Bafana Bafana will play without their captain and first choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
  • Themba Zwane is the interim Captain during Williams' absence.
  • An in depth look at tomorrow's match between South Africa and Uganda.
  • South Africa have never lost a match against Uganda.
  • Bafana Bafana are favorites to win tomorrow's fixture.
  • `Tshepang Mailwane from kick off magazine joins Bra Jakes, and they talk Bafana Bafana and Themba Zwane being captain.
 

  • Sipho Charne of Orlando Pirates is the ideal replacement for injured Ronwen Williams.
  • Legendary Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Andre Arense joins bra Jakes.
  • Sipho Charne has been on form, and is the best of all keepers selected for Bafana Bafana ahead of their AFCON qualifiers.
  • The new BET Way premiership was launched yesterday.
  • We anticipate the new PSL trophy under new sponsors BETWAY and we wonder how much the champions will win.
  • The league is expected to offer champions more money than domestic competitions.
  • Jose Roviero promised the Orlando Pirates supporters that he will make them happy people again.
  • Kaizer Chiefs new coach pleaded with fans to give him time to rebuild the club before they can expect trophies from him.
  • Manqoba Mngqithi changed a winning formula.
 

  • Domestic football is on a pause as we gear up for international games.
  • Bafana Bafana are playing their Afcon qualifiers this weekend.
  • Hugo Broos has encouraged South African players to strive to play abroad.
  • Hugo Broos says playing abroad will not guarantee selection to his squad.
  • A player can't expect to be selected for their national team squad just because their playing abroad. Bench warmers shouldn't be selected.
  • Why do Kaizer Chiefs keep signing defenders?
 

  • What's happening with Sundowns?
  • Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch to meet in the MTN 8 finals.
  • A review of the start of the Dstv Diski Challenge.
  • Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwati predicted a 2 - 0 win for the Buccaneers and his prediction was spot on.
  • Bra Jakes is joined by Lucky Lekgwati.
 

  • It's Wafa Wafa weekend as we prepare for the second leg of the MTN 8 semifinals.
  • Former Orlando Pirates captain says the Buccaneers are as good as in the finals of the MTN 8, and predicts a 2 - 0 win for Pirates this coming weekend.
  • No Ronwen Williams and Percy Tau for Bafana Bafana, should we be worried?
  • South African forward Percy Tau is rumored to be leaving Al Ahly and could possibly move to Morocco where he will reconnect with former coach Rhulani Mokwena. Other news suggest he could be moving to Kaizer Chiefs.
  • Orlando Pirates first choice goalkeeper could be the replacement for injured Ronwen Williams.
  • Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his 23 man squad to represent South Africa in the AFCON qualifiers, there are a few new and impressive names on the list.
 

  • Not a good day to be a Mamelodi Sundowns supporter.
  • Are we going to have the Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates dream final?
  • A look at last night's MTN 8 first leg semifinal encounters.
  • Relebogile Mofoekeng carried the Buccaneers again.
  • Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler believes they should have won the match but his team committed silly mistakes.
  • Orland Pirates coach Jose Riveiro blamed his team's performance on the quality of the pitch.
  • Jose Riveiro predicted another exciting clash after his side drew 1-1 at Cape Town City on Wednesday in the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal in a game played at a frenetic pace.
 

  • Cape Town weather forces PSL authorities to postpone last night's MTN semifinals first leg clash between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City.
  • Tickets sold and purchased for the postponed match between Pirates and Cape Town City will remain valid .
  • Stellenbosch FC coach believes his side have played enough semifinals and have what it takes to advance to the next stage of the MTN 8.
  • Coach Manqoba Mnqithi is confident that his star-studded side will win the MTN 8 and walk away with the 10 million rands prize money.
  • Sundowns are well prepared and ready to take on Stellenbosch FC this evening.
 

  • We still don't have a professional women's football league.
  • MTN 8 Semi finals kick off this evening in Cape Town, when Orlando Pirates take on Cape Town City.
  • Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have both advanced to the next stages of the CAF Champions preliminary rounds.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to win the CAF Champions league for second time, as they prepare to take on Mbabane Swallows for their first match of this season's campaign.
  • Eric Tinkler is confident that his boys are prepared to take on the Buccaneers.
  • Cape Town City players and coach believe they can win and eliminate the on form Orlando Pirates from the MTN 8.
 

  • Orlando Pirates knocked out Disciples FC from the CAF Champions this weekend following their 4 - 0 victory.
  • The Buccaneers will play against Jwaneng Galaxy who knocked them out of the CAF Champions league last season, will history repeat itself or will Pirates reign supreme.
  • The MTN 8 continues and Orlando Pirates will play away to Cape Town city tomorrow evening, in the first leg clash.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are favorites to win against Stellenbosch FC this Wednesday evening.
  • Stellenbosch FC also went on the rampage out at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium as they smashed Hotspurs of Eswatini 5-0 to win their first preliminary tie by a massive 8-0 in aggregate score.
 

  • Orlando Pirates host Disciples FC from Madagascar this evening in the second round of their CAF Champions league fixture. Will the buccaneers make South Africa proud, or will they be knocked out of the competition by an underdog team on home turf?
  • Cape Town City coach thinks it doesn't matter where you play against Orlando Pirates whether it's home or away, because they always get massive support from their fans and for that reason they're not easy to beat.
  • Travelling costs cost clubs a great deal when they have to compete in the CAF competitions.
  • Some team would pull out of competing in the CAF champions league because of the travel costs.
 

  •  Kaizer Chiefs have secured the services of Angolan international defender, Inacio Miguel Ferreira dos Santos from Petro de Luanda.
  • Bra Jakes is tired of talking pre season and wants the new PSL season to kick off already.
  • Orlando Pirates prepare for their next round match in the CAF Champions league against Disciples FC this weekend at the Orlando Stadium.
  • The Motsepe foundation league kicks off this weekend. All 16 clubs are ready to compete.
  • Orlando Pirates and PSL legend Tlou Segolela talks about his new appointment and anticipation ahead of the new PSL season.
 

  • Kaizer Chiefs fan anticipating the new season under their new coach Nasreddine Nabi.
  • Kaizer Chiefs have gone a full 9 years without a trophy and fans hope Nasreddine Nabi will be their Messiah.
  • Retired Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi thinks the club needs more than just a change in management to better the situation at the club.
  • Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos and his technical team have discovered a young South African player playing in the Netherlands and have added him to the 38 man squad to play against Uganda and South Sudan next month.
 

  • Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro speaks about his team's result and performance from this past weekend.
  • Former Orlando Pirates captain Edward Mtale shares his wisdom on what it takes to reign supreme in the CAF Champions League.
  • Edward Mtale believes that the current Orlando Pirates squad can go on to do what they did back 1995 and win the CAF Champions League.
  • South Africa's second tier football league kicks off this weekend.
  • 27 matches were played this past weekend in the CAF Champions league and CAF Confederations Cup, only 6 of those matches were home wins, 9 were draws and 12 were away wins.
 

  • The CAF Champions league preliminary matches have officially begun.
  • We've seen teams have a shacky start in the CAF Champions league and go on to win the competition.
  • Underdogs Disciples fc from Madagascar held South African giants Orlando Pirates to a goalless draw.
  • It worries South African football fans that Orlando Pirates failed to score against an unknown Disciples FC.
  • Pirates are yet to impress fans at the CAF Champions.
  • Mamelodi Sundwons FC ladies have two out of two matches at the Women's cup. These are disappointing results as expectations were high from South African football fans.
 

  • Coach Rulani speaks on why he left Mamelodi Sundowns and being the 8th coach Moroccan Club, Club Wydad Casablanca have appointed in only 3 years.
  • CAF Champions League preliminary matches go on this weekend.
  • The Premier Soccer League has finally released the fixtures and dates for the upcoming 24/24 Betway Premiership season.
  • Coach Seema's return to Skhukhune United is no longer a speculation but has been made official.
  • Coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi joins Amazulu after he was fired by Richards Bay.
 

  • We remember the day legendary South African forward Philimon Masinga scored the only goal that saw South Africa qualify for the 1998 FIFA world cup in France.
  • What is your fondest South African football memory?
  • The PSL has finally announced the fixtures, dates and venues for the first matches of the season.
  • Polokwane City FC have finally agreed to sell Oswin Appollis to Algerian giants MC Alger after protracted negotiations.
  • Two South African players set to rival against each other on Algerian soul this coming season.
  • The preliminary rounds of all CAF competitions kick off this weekend.
 

  • Are the new signings good enough to end Kaizer Chiefs' trophy draught?
  • Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe spotted on his phone during a live match, we wonder who he was talking to.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns' female team will be representing Africa in a continental competition taking place in the United States of America.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns' new signing Iqraam Rayners is making headlines in South African news for the wrong reasons, it is alleged that he threw a glass at a patron and left him with 25 stitches, he now faces possible charges of assault.
  • Delmain Favor believes signing fees go up whenever Kaizer Chiefs show sudden interest in players.
 

  • The MTN8 semi final is upon us and the fixtures have been decided.
  • Orlando Pirates who are the reigning champions, are well on their way to making history if they win the MTN8, as they would be the first time to win it three times in a row.
  • Will Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF champions league this season, and will they perform better this season under coach Manqoba's watch.
 

  • The African continent was well represented at the 2024 Olympics.
  • Eric Tinkler says his boys "were brilliant" Cape Town City advances to the next stage of the MTN 8.
  • Sundowns don't look as threatening this season after beating Polokwane City.
  • Sekhukhune United sacked coach Seema 4 matches before the end of last season, and now they want to rehire him!
 

  • Do you know your South African football history well?, let's put it to the test. Get to know the man who influenced Pitso Mosimane's coaching and success.
  • MTN 8 next round predictions, who do you think is joining Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch in the next phase of the competition?
  • Mamelodi Sundowns are confident they are going to reach the semi - final stage of the MTN 8.
  • Is a Kaizer Chiefs women's' team a good idea? they might outplay the boys and even better create more opportunities for women football in South Africa.
  • Supersport United legend "Phill Evans" shares his thoughts about the ongoing MTN 8.
 

Peter Hyballa, Sekhukhune United's coach speaks ahead of his MTN8 1/4 Final against Cape Town City
 

We talk all things MTN8 – South africa’s season opening knockout tournament which began at the weekend with two quarterfinal matches and a big interview with a legend of South Africa’s women’s football Fran Hilton Smith.
 

Inside SA Soccer - Supersport United are out of the MTN8 but should Vincent Pule have celebrated his goal for Matsatstantsa? Joy for Jose Riveiro and dispair for Gavin Hunt - red carded with Andre Arendse having a lot to say… TS Galaxy lost to Stellenbosch and also lost their influential captain to a red card, while Galaxy’s coach Sead Ramovic said the pitch was fit to feed cows! 
 

Can Pirates defend their Super 8 Title? Lebogang Maboe looking to make it at Sundowns... and more
 

Are pre-season matches all that? Why not play them behind closed doors?
 

Kaizer Chiefs humiliated again!
 

Bra Jakes speaks exclusively to the PSL Chairman on the League's new R900m sponsorship deal