Mamelodi Sundowns

The MTN8 semi-final first leg this weekend will see Orlando Pirates visit Sekhukhune United in the first of three consecutive matches between the sides (including one in the South African Premiership), while Mamelodi Sundowns will host Golden Arrows.

South Africa winger Thapelo Maseko has sealed his move to Copenhagen from Mamelodi Sundowns on a four-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has praised Banyana Banyana striker Ronnel Donnelly after her influential showing against Nigeria, but has warned the young forward that she may not realise her full potential without increased playing time.

Fernando da Cruz's Kaizer Chiefs and Miguel Cardoso's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at FNB Stadium on Saturday in a clash between two Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants.

Kaizer Chiefs are set to host Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday in the first clash between two big three sides in the South African Premiership this season.

The start of the new PSL season saw major movement in an already busy South African Premiership transfer window, with Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch among the key kingmakers.

After the start to their season was delayed by a week following the death of Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns are finally returning to action on Saturday against Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.

The MTN8 will kick off with defending champions Orlando Pirates in action against Durban City on Saturday, before African champions Mamelodi Sundowns play Polokwane City.

Having starred in last year's run to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, Banyana Banyana's Lebo Ramalepe is once again benefitted from being deployed on the wing, rather than at right-back, at this WAFCON.

After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.