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24 JANUARY 2022

MARITZBURG CONFIRM FIVE NEW SIGNINGS

Maritzburg United announced the signings of five new players as they look to fight off relegation, adding Tawanda Macheke, Genino Palace, Lucky Baloyi, Steven Pereira and Friday Samu to their roster.

ROYAL AM IN CATCH-22 WITH LETSOALO, PIRATES WATCH?

Orlando Pirates are believed to be closely monitoring Victor Letsoalo’s situation at Royal AM as the KwaZulu-Natal club appears to be in a catch-22 situation with the player.

AMAZULU TARGET MOBARA

AmaZulu FC are believed to have found a solution for their defensive struggles, targeting Cape City’s Abbubaker Mobara.

PITSO’S CONTROVERS­IAL COMMENTS LAND HIM IN TROUBLE WITH AL AHLY?

News coming out of Egypt is that Pitso Mosimane’s outspoken nature over his ongoing contract negotiatio­ns has angered the Al Ahly hierarchy.

23 JANUARY 2022 BIG BLOW FOR AMAKHOSI WITH PLAYER INJURY?

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be sweating over midfielder Cole Alexander, with the player suspected to have dislocated his shoulder, and it’s unclear at this stage how long he will be out for.

PLANS TO REVIVE CELTIC GAIN MOMENTUM

Plans to revive Bloemfonte­in Celtic are gaining momentum, with indication­s that a meeting was held last week to discuss the way forward, and insiders informing the Siya crew that potential buyers have earmarked two clubs.

21 JANUARY 2022 CHIEFS CASE POSTPONED, REFERRED TO ARBITRATIO­N

PSL Prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed that the matter involving Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs has been postponed after Amakhosi referred the matter to the SAFA arbitratio­n.

CALLIES PART WAYS WITH 23 PLAYERS!

GladAfrica Championsh­ip outfit Pretoria Callies have parted ways with a staggering number of 23 players, including Itumeleng Shopane and Edward Manqele.

PSL CLUB SALES A THING OF THE PAST?

The South African Football Associatio­n has revealed its plans to clamp down on the practice that has seen a number of teams being sold, renamed and relocated in recent times.

PIRATES CHARGED & DATE SET FOR HEARING!

Orlando Pirates has been charged by the League and a date is confirmed for their hearing, as confirmed by PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu, relating to their match against TS Galaxy.

20 JANUARY 2022 PSL DC CONFIRM MAKOLA’S PUNISHMENT FOR PUSHING REFEREE

Cape Town City’s Mpho Makola has been found guilty and handed a six-month suspension for pushing a match official, though four months are suspended.

NEW FIFA RULES: HOW DOWNS COULD BE AFFECTED

With FIFA clamping down on loan rules for 2024, Mamelodi Sundowns’ model, where they loan several players out, will be affected.

AGENT COMMENTS ON LUTHULI’S PROPOSED MOVE, ADDRESSES CHIEFS TALK

Godfrey Mushangany­isi gave clarity on Siphelele Luthuli’s immediate future while answering talk of the previous link to Amakhosi.

ZAMBIAN INTERNATIO­NAL SIGNS IN GAUTENG

Roderick Kabwe has joined Sekhukhune United, who have made their intensions clear about strengthen­ing their team for the second round of the season.

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