Orlando Pirates

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.

He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.

Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi is understood to be attracting interest from Premier League club Nottingham Forest, but ESPN sources have said that no serious offers have been tabled.

Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) confirmed the signature of South Africa attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates on a four-year deal on Thursday.

South Africa arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, sans Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, to a warm welcome on Thursday morning.

Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng pending personal terms and a medical.