SA Premier Soccer League

Monday, December 24, 2012

Orlando Pirates' defence for PSL title looks promising

With almost half of the SA premier soccer league matches played, Pirates are now placed second to Chiefs with only one point separating the two Soweto giants.

The two teams' earlier encounter produced a mouth-watering 1-1 draw that saw Orlando Pirates's hopes of retaining the league title lifted to new heights.

The following are your latest SA Premier Soccer League results:

19/12/12	SuperSport United	2 - 1	Ajax Cape Town
	Moroka Swallows	2 - 0	Platinum Stars
	Wits University	1 - 1	Free State Stars
	Golden Arrows	0 - 2	Orlando Pirates
	Bloemfontein Celtic	1 - 1	Black Leopards
	Chippa United	1 - 1	Mamelodi Sundowns
18/12/12	Maritzburg United	1 - 1	Pretoria University
	Kaizer Chiefs	2 - 0	AmaZulu
16/12/12	Golden Arrows	2 - 0	Ajax Cape Town
	Bloemfontein Celtic	2 - 1	Moroka Swallows
15/12/12	Wits University	0 - 2	Mamelodi Sundowns
	SuperSport United	0 - 1	Platinum Stars
	Kaizer Chiefs	1 - 1	Pretoria University
	Chippa United	1 - 1	AmaZulu
	Black Leopards	1 - 2	Free State Stars
14/12/12	Maritzburg United	1 - 2	Orlando Pirates
09/12/12	AmaZulu	1 - 1	Wits University
	Free State Stars	1 - 0	Bloemfontein Celtic
	Mamelodi Sundowns	1 - 0	Black Leopards

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Chiefs seem to be headed for a championship title

With the 2012 Premier Soccer League season heading for a break, Kaizer Chiefs are still sitting on top of the league table, ahead of their PSL match tonight against Golden Arrows. Here are the midweek fixtures:

06/11/12	Wits University	19 : 30	Moroka Swallows
	Kaizer Chiefs	19 : 30	Golden Arrows
	Chippa United	19 : 30	SuperSport United
07/11/12	Maritzburg United	19 : 30	Bloemfontein Celtic
	Mamelodi Sundowns	19 : 30	Orlando Pirates
	AmaZulu	19 : 30	Pretoria University
	Black Leopards	19 : 30	Platinum Stars
	Free State Stars	19 : 30	Ajax Cape Town

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Could Chiefs be on their way to PSL victory this season?

With five matches already played in the Premier Soccer League for the 2012/2013 season, Kaizer Chiefs are still holding the first position on the log. Sundowns are still sitting third from the bottom following their 0-0 draw with Supersport united last night. Below are the results for matches played to date:

26/09/12	AmaZulu	2 - 1	Moroka Swallows
	Free State Stars	1 - 1	Golden Arrows
	Chippa United	2 - 1	Bloemfontein Celtic
	Mamelodi Sundowns	0 - 0	SuperSport United
25/09/12	Black Leopards	2 - 2	Maritzburg United
	Pretoria University	0 - 0	Platinum Stars
	Orlando Pirates	2 - 0	Ajax Cape Town
24/09/12	Wits University	1 - 3	Kaizer Chiefs
19/09/12	Kaizer Chiefs	2 - 1	Black Leopards

Monday, September 17, 2012

Chiefs gets nailed by heavy hail

Black Leopards escaped what could have turned out to be one of Chiefs' best matches to date as the match between the two teams was abandoned due to hail. Meanwhile, Swallows were stunned by Pretoria University who have kept their unbeaten record by winning their match 3-2. The following are the rest of Premier Soccer League results from last week:

16/09/12	Chippa United	1 - 1	Wits University
	Bloemfontein C…	2 - 1	Ajax Cape Town
15/09/12	Golden Arrows	1 - 0	Mamelodi Sundowns
	Platinum Stars	0 - 1	Orlando Pirates
	SuperSport United	3 - 0	AmaZulu
14/09/12	Moroka Swallows	2 - 3	Pretoria University
	Maritzburg United	1 - 1	Free State Stars

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

PSL results to date

With three matches already played in the 2012/2013 Premier Soccer League season, the following are your match results to date:

02/09/12	Black Leopards	0 - 0	Chippa United
	Mamelodi Sundowns	1 - 2	Maritzburg United
01/09/12	Orlando Pirates	0 - 3	Moroka Swallows
	Wits University	2 - 0	Bloemfontein Celtic
	AmaZulu	0 - 0	Golden Arrows
	Pretoria University	0 - 0	SuperSport United
	Free State Stars	0 - 0	Kaizer Chiefs
31/08/12	Ajax Cape Town	4 - 1	Platinum Stars
22/08/12	Kaizer Chiefs	2 - 1	Mamelodi Sundowns
	Moroka Swallows	3 - 1	Ajax Cape Town
	SuperSport United	0 - 0	Orlando Pirates
	Bloemfontein C…	2 - 1	Platinum Stars
	Wits University	2 - 2	Black Leopards
	Golden Arrows	0 - 1	Pretoria University
21/08/12	Maritzburg United	2 - 0	AmaZulu
	Chippa United	1 - 2	Free State Stars

It's still early days as we see Kaizer Chiefs leading the pack on goal difference.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Kaizer Chiefs gets off to an excellent start to the new PSL season

Chiefs started off with a bang as they hammered Amazulu 6-0 in their first PSL match of the 2012/2013 season. The following are the results for all matches played thus far:

12/08/12	Platinum Stars	3 - 1	Moroka Swallows
	Pretoria University	1 - 1	Maritzburg United
11/08/12	Mamelodi Sundowns	1 - 0	Chippa United
	AmaZulu	0 - 6	Kaizer Chiefs
	Free State Stars	2 - 0	Wits University
	Black Leopards	3 - 2	Bloemfontein Celtic
10/08/12	Orlando Pirates	2 - 1	Golden Arrows
	Ajax Cape Town	1 - 1	SuperSport United

These results see Chiefs on top of the log. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung is having troubles of his own having been arrested for fraud concerning the Mbombela stadium tender... This does not interest me much, I'd rather focus on soccer.

Who will the 2012/2013 Premier Soccer League season?

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Siyabonga Nkosi returns to Naturena as Pirates confirms Chansa's departure.

According to Orlando Pirates' official website, it has been confirmed that Isaac Chansa has been sold to a Chinese club Henan Jianye FC. The Pirates statement reads: “Although the club would have liked to keep the African Cup of Nations winner at the team for the new season, the player had already expressed his intentions to move overseas for a fresh challenge and hence the club ceded to the players request.

“Chansa has represented the club with distinction since returning from his short stint in Sweden. The Zambian international was instrumental in both treble winning seasons for the Buccaneers.

“On behalf of the Orlando Pirates family we would like to wish Isaac Chansa all the best at his new club.”

Meanwhile, after the signing of Zimbabwean striker Takesure Chinyama, Head Coach Augusto Palacios said that he is happy to have the player at the club by adding: “At Orlando Pirates we only want to bring the best players. He signed with the team because he is a good player. I like the way he makes his runs and he has good touches on the ball.

“He trained with us today and from what I could see, he is a player with tremendous potential; playing for Pirates is different – the players have very little time to adjust because this is a big club and the fans demand a lot from the players.

“He needs to gain match fitness and I hope he will give that depth in the team’s’ attack,” Palacios concluded.

On the other hand, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed a surprise return of Siyabonga Nkosi to Naturena. We are all entitled to our own opinions but Nkosi's return to Chiefs doesn't seem like a good move at all. What are your thoughts?

Friday, July 20, 2012

Manchester United set for Cape Town against Ajax

After their 1-0 victory over Amazulu on Wednesday evening, Manchester United will be looking to continue where they left off when they will be up against Ajax Cape Town on 21/07/2012. United are in the process of preparing for next season’s English Premier League and will be making a whistle-stop tour of SA before heading off on their traditional pre-season trip to the Far East.

The most popular team in the world with 659 million fans worldwide, according to a survey carried out by market research agency Kantar; finished second to Manchester City in last season's English Premier League.
Ferguson has admitted there was plenty of rustiness against Amazulu, suggesting his players tired in the second half. He expects a better display against Ajax, and, aside from Kagawa, the Scot is likely to start with experienced internationals Anderson and Antonio Valencia.

With that being said and Ajax approaching crisis point, a positive performance and result would mean a lot to the players and management. Their failure to finish in the top eight and qualify for the MTN8 at the end of last season was a huge blow for a club that had finished second the season before.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Gordon Igesund inevitably named as Bafana Bafana coach.

It came as no surprise as the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced the appointment of Gordon Igesund as the new Bafana Bafana coach in Johannesburg on Saturday 30th June 2012. He was apparently handed a two year performance based contract: "I feel very honoured and privileged to be in charge of an asset like the national football team," Igesund said at the press conference at Safa House.

Does anyone remember when the majority of South African football fans cried for Igesund's appointment as Bafana Bafana coach? I do, but our football association made it all seem like their own brilliant idea; taking this whole process through a selection criteria which we all knew its outcome beforehand, hilarious! Gordon Igesund became Bafana Bafana coach long before his "official" appointment, and I am more than certain that no one can argue this fact. I feel sorry for poor Steve after proving that he has a certain degree of ability to make some positive changes in our national team as the head coach. Better luck next time Steve.

Let us all hope that Gordon will take us to the promised land as he has a mountain higher than Himalaya to climb. SAFA expects him to at least reach the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations which we will be hosting next year. Good luck Gordon!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Bafana Bafana registers another disappointing draw. Why?

Another miserable afternoon of footballing experience was all that Bafana Bafana could elicit after they played to another disappointing 0-0 draw against Botswana in Botswana's backyard. If you ask me, this has absolutely nothing to do with the coaches. SAFA can hire and fire as much as they please, but in my opinion; the root of all this mess lies far beyond coaches' performances.

Perhaps it's about time we looked at the REAL reason why players perform the way they do. Could it be because of lack of source of motivation which in this case would be money? Have we ever asked ourselves why coaches are being paid more than players? It does not make sense to me for a coach to get more financial remuneration than players who ACTUALLY kick the ball around the field of play. Think of it this way, would a soccer match take place without a coach? Yes, because that is exactly what happened today against Botswana. Now, ask yourself a question whether a soccer match would take place without players or not.

As far as today's match is concerned: I wonder why most of us expected South Africa to win against Botswana in Botswana whilst they failed to win against Ethiopia in their own backyard. Well, how about this, SAFA could discontinue allowing South African players to go and play overseas and start paying them to play at home. Do we have quality overseas players looking to have a footballing career in SA? I'll leave that for you to think about.

What do I know anyways?

Friday, June 8, 2012

How to Understand Soccer Strategy: Step-by-Step Instructions for SA Soccer Players

Pay attention to the diagonal runs behind the defense. A center forward making an angled run just behind another defender, say a 10 yard sprint, at just the right moment, could be getting ready to receive the ball. Is the opposition playing zone-defense and passing the offensive player to another defender? Is the player making the pass under pressure?
Look for how a third man running opens up the game. A midfielder and forward might exchange a few passes on the side and then a defender (a third player) will break towards the goal from behind to receive the ball – almost out of nowhere.
Watch how quick give-and-goes, both static and moving, open up the defense. A player can play a wall-pass (a give and go) just to get more time on the ball if he’s being closed down (static), or can play the ball and then sprint into the space to receive the ball. Keeping the ball moving relieves pressure and opens up space. Quick passes (the ball moves much faster than anyone else) breaks down a defense.
Keeping them busy

Discover how switching the field of play gives players more time and space. Two or three passes on one side of the field and suddenly there’s no space, the defense has closed the offensive team down, and that’s when they look for a long switch to the defender or midfielder on the other side. In soccer terms it's called, ‘short short long’ or 'switching play' – a few short passes and then a long pass. At times, this switch, when done cleverly, can surprise the other team, who is preoccupied on one side, and results in a chance for a goal or a cross.
Learn how counter attacks can lead to goal scoring opportunities. A team may just hunker down and pack their players into their goal box and leave one player up high, waiting to break down the field when they win possession.
Come to embrace the long ball in soccer. Don’t knock the long ball (no pun intended). Watch how a team might pick out their forward with a long ball. The forward will control the ball and enable the rest of his team to move up the field. Or, one long pass can lead to a perfect lay off or flick to an on rushing player for a goal.
Observe how 'overlaps' create opportunities for crosses. A wide defender might make a run around the outside midfielder, who has cut inside, and join the attack. An effective cross creates a goal scoring chance.
Watch how a 'take over' (when players interchange positions) opens up space or a time and a window of space for a shot or pass. One player might dribble right at another player and exchange the ball, the other player screening the defender for a moment.
Savor the blind pass. Look for a subtle back heel to an unseen player, looking in one direction but playing the ball the other, dribbling to the right but serving a long diagonal pass to the left side (you know that player is there). Watch for that one more pass that almost doesn't seem necessary but results in a tap in goal.
Head to head

Enjoy the most exciting play in soccer, when someone takes on another player on the dribble. Watch how they change pace once they’ve made a move, a cut or a feint or a step-over or ten. Sometimes it's a fake shot, a subtle shoulder dip and then a burst of speed.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Siyabonga Nomvethe steals the show at the PSL Awards

The ever-green Siyabonga Nomvethe took the show at the Premier Soccer League End of season awards. Nomvethe was the big winner on the evening capturing the well-known PSL Footballer of the Period Award together with the Absa Premiership Player of the Season, Absa Premiership Players Player of the Season and the Absa Premiership Top Goal Scorer Award.

Nomvethe accomplished as the League’s top goalscorer with 20 goals. He inspired Moroka Swallows to an extreme Absa Premiership name search which they gradually lost on the last day to the awesome Buccaneers. He was followed together with a manager of other fantastic individuals in Gauteng during the PSL Prizes.

“We reward all our players this evening,” said PSL CEO, Stan Matthews. “It’s been a complicated interval and we need to recognize the achievements of the players and the PSL Awards does just that.” “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees,” involved Matthews.

The Following is a list of Winners

Absa Premiership Player of the Season– R150 000-Siyabonga Nomvethe

Absa Premiership Players Player of the Season – R150 000-Siyabonga Nomvethe

Absa Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season – R50 000-Wayne Sandilands

Absa Premiership Red Hot Young Player of the Season – R50 000-Ronwen Williams

Absa Premiership Coach of the Season – R75 000-Gordon Igesund

Absa Premiership Absa-lutely Awesome Goal of the Season – R50 000-Benni McCarthy

Absa Premiership Top Goalscorer – R50 000-Siyabonga Nomvethe

NFD Top Goalscorer Award – R50 000-David Radebe

Nedbank Cup Player of the Competitors – R100 000-Nyasha Mushekwi

Nedbank Cup Younger Player of the Competition – R25 000-Thabiso Nkoana

Telkom KO Player of the Competitors – R200 000-Benni McCarthy

MTN8 Last Man Standing – R150 000-Oupa Manyisa

Referee of the Season – R50 000-Victor Hlungwani

Assistant Referee of the Season – R40 000-Zakhele Siwela

Saturday, May 19, 2012

The Final PSL Fixtures for the 2011/2012 Season.

The following PSL fixtures are scheduled for Saturday 19/05/12 which will all commence at 15:00. All eyes will be on the two matches of the day, namely; the Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates and the Maritzburg United vs Moroka Swallows match.

Other matches that will take place on the day are as follows:

Platinum Stars vs Wits University
Santos vs Jomo Cosmos
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Free State Stars
Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu
Bloemfontein Celtic vs Supersport United
Black Leopards vs Ajax Cape Town

Who will be crowned the Premier Soccer League 2011/2012 season champions? I sitll say that Pirates have more experience in winning titles in the last minutes, they have done it before and they surely are ready to do it once more.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

PSL Results for the Weekend of 12/05/12- Orlando Pirates maintain top spot on the Premier Soccer League table.

What a mouth-watering afternoon of South African footballing action as we witnessed the most amazing display of soccer from the SA Premier Soccer League teams. The following results saw Pirates stay on top of the Premier Soccer League table with only one match remaining in the title chase:

Saturday 12/05/2012

AmaZulu 2 - 2 Santos

Ajax Cape Town 4 - 1 Golden Arrows

Jomo Cosmos 1 - 1 Maritzburg United

Free State Stars 1 - 2 Kaizer Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns 0 - 1 Supersport United

Moroka Swallows 2 - 1 Platinum Stars

Orlando Pirates 2 - 1 Bloemfontein Celtic

Moroka Swallows are only two points behind the log leaders as the Premier Soccer league nears the end, also looking promising for a possible championship title that greatly depends on the outcome of Pirates' last league match. Kaizer Chiefs left matters too late with three successive league match victories that sees them lie fifth on the log.

Will Pirates defend their title, or are we going to see Swallows lifting the Premier Soccer League title this season? I guess we just have to wait for the outcome next week' last Premier Soccer League matches.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Latest PSL Results from Tuesday 01/05/12-Kaizer Chiefs registers victory after three succesive losses.

With only three matches left for most PSL teams, Tuesday night produced important results for the mighty Buccaneers of Orlando Pirates as they claimed victory over title contenders SuperSport United. Your Premier Soccer League results are as follows:

01/05/12 Premier Soccer League Results

Maritzburg United 1 - 1 AmaZulu
Supersport United 1 - 2 Orlando Pirates

02/05/12 Premier Soccer League Results

Kaizer Chiefs 2 - 0 Mamelodi Sundowns, Bloemfontein Celtic 4 - 2 Ajax Cape Town, Golden Arrows 1 - 1 Wits University, Platinum Stars 4 - 1 Jomo Cosmos and Santos 0 - 1 Free State Stars

The above results saw Sundowns lose to Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday night at the FNB stadium. This has put a massive dent on Sundowns' hopes of lifting the Premier Soccer League title this season, whereas Pirates fans showed lots of love to Kaizer Chiefs on the night. Orlando Pirates are now three points clear at the top with only two matches remaining. Free State Stars are now level on points with third placed SuperSport United at 48 points. Both teams are four points behind the log leaders Orlando Pirates. I must say that I see Pirates lifting this one at the end of the season. Swallows will have a chance to move to second position on the log as they will be visiting Black Leopards on Friday 04/05/12 at 20:00.

Who will win the Premier Soccer League title this season?

Monday, April 30, 2012

PSL results for the week of 22/04/12 to 29/04/12- Sundowns move to the top of the Premier Soccer League table.

What a week of SA's best footballing experience in the Premier Soccer League! The following results saw Mamelodi Sundowns move to the top of the Premier Soccer League table ahead of Orlando Pirates on goal difference:

29/04/12     Moroka Swallows 3 - 2 Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns 3 - 1 Santos
28/04/12     AmaZulu 1 - 2 Platinum Stars, Kaizer Chiefs 1 - 2 Supersport United, Wits
            University 1 - 3 Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars 4 - 1 Maritzburg United

The only game on the 27/04/12 produced the following result which proved to be greatly important to Orlando Pirates' league contention: Ajax Cape Town 1 - 1 Orlando Pirates.

22/04/12     Black Leopards 1 - 4 AmaZulu, Bloemfontein Celtic 1 - 1 Moroka Swallows
                      Santos 2 - 1 Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaizer Chiefs fans displayed unfavorable scenes at the FNB Stadium after their third successive Premier Soccer League loss in the hands of Supersport United on Saturday 28/04/12. Chiefs are now placed sixth on the log, nine points behind the log leaders Sundowns with only four Premier Soccer League matches remaining. SuperSport United has moved to third position on the log following their impressive three successive wins.

Who will win the SA Premier Soccer League title this season?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Your PSL Fixtures for the week of 22/04/12 to 29/04/12

The only PSL fixture today features Amazulu against relegation doomed Jomo Cosmos at 18:30. Amazulu will be looking to move above Chiefs who are on the verge of fighting for a top eight spot after thier series of losses. Friday 27/04/12 sees Orlando playing away in the hands of Ajax Cape Town at the Cape Town Stadium at 20:00. This promises to be one exciting game as Ajax are also looking to book a spot in the top eight as the league nears the end. A win for Pirates would prove to be an immense confidence booster as far as winning the league title is concerned.

Saturday 28/04/12's fixtures are as follows:

15:00	Free State Stars	v	Maritzburg Utd	Charles Mopeli Stadium
15:00	Bidvest Wits	v	Bloem Celtic	Bidvest Stadium
20:15	Kaizer Chiefs	v	SuperSport United	FNB Stadium
20:15	AmaZulu	v	Platinum Stars	Moses Mabhida Stadium

Sundowns will be facing Santos at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday 29/04/12 in a must-win game that proves to be important for both teams. Sundowns are placed second on the log and hope to stay in contention for the league title. On the other hand, Santos will settle for nothing less than victory as they also need maximum points to stay clear of the relegation zone. In another Sunday PSL fixture, Moroka Swallows will welcome Golden Arrows at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium. Both these matches will commence at 15:00.

Monday, April 23, 2012

PSL Results for the Weekend of 21/04/2012_Kaizer Chiefs registers another loss.

It seems to be getting tougher for the so-called big guns of the Premier Soccer League as the weekend produced the following results: Saturday 21/04/2012's matches could elicit the following: Golden Arrows 3 - 1 Jomo Cosmos, OBVIOUS result, Maritzburg United 1 - 0 Mamelodi Sundowns, it's tough up there; and Platinum Stars 0 - 1 Free State Stars. Steve Khompela seems to be in business as his side moved to fifth position ahead of Chiefs on the log. Later in the evening of the same day saw SupersSport United move to third position after they defeated Ajax Cape Town by 2 goals to 1. Orlando Pirates hang on to the first spot after being held to 0-0 draw by Wits.

Then came Sunday 22/04/2012 which didn't turn out to be a memorable day for Kaizer Chiefs and its fans as they lost again, this time in the hands of relegation threatened Santos by 2 goals to 1. This has put a massive dent on Chiefs' title hopes, also stirring some serious disappointment to its fans. I have been going through some of the Kaizer Chiefs fans Facebook comments and picked up that they are on a mission to discontinue attending matches for the rest of the season. Some of them even threatened to withdraw their memberships with the club only until the end of the season. Bloemfontein Celtic played to 1-all draw with Swallows who are also threatening to win the league title this season. Swallows are currently fourth on the log with four points behind the log leaders Orlando Pirates. Amazulu have moved to seventh position behind Kaizer Chiefs after hammering Black Leopards by 4 goals to 1. One question still remains: Who will win the SA Premier Soccer League title this season?

Friday, April 20, 2012

Orlando Pirates moves to the top of the Premier Soccer League Table.

Wednesday 18/04/2012 produced the following results which saw the mighty Buccaneers of Orlando Pirates move to the top of the Premier Soccer League table ahead of Sundowns.

Moroka Swallows 0-0 Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Platinum Stars, Bidvest Wits 1-1 Ajax Cape Town, Amazulu 1-0 Golden Arrows, Jomo Cosmos 1-2 Bloemfontein Celtic, Santos 0-1 SuperSport United, Free State Stars 2-2 Leopards.

Will Pirates defend their League title this season? It seems to be the case with the way Pirates is performing this season. The top six teams are still in contention with Sundowns looking the more likely to upset Pirates in their mission. Not much can be said about Chiefs considering their inconsistent performance and inability to win at least two games in a row.
Did you know that Jomo Sono made a statement at the beginning of the season before a single Premier Soccer League match was even played, that ALL he wants this season is to survive relegation. It's like asking a Standard 10 student how they would like to perform at the end of their exam, and they answered by saying that a supplementary exam is what they are aiming for. THEY KNOW THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY FAILED. Two simple questions: Is Jomo fighting against relegation NOW? YES! Second question: Will he survive relegation, I don't know but it looks that way as his dreams of fighting against it have ALL come true. You will always get the same results in life if you continue doing the same things and this, cannot be argued against.

All I can say is Congratulations to mighty Buccaneers for climbing to the top of the Premier Soccer League table. Up the Bucs!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

PSL Mid-Week Fixtures_ A Must Win game for Chiefs

This week's Premier Soccer League mid-week fixtures commence with Kaizer Chiefs facing Maritzburg United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium tonight at 19:30. Both teams head into tonight's match licking wounds from being knocked out of the Nedbank Cup this past weekend at the hands of Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns respectively. Chiefs lost by a goal to nil while Maritzburg United were walloped 2-0 by Sundowns. Nothing less than a victory would put a smile on the faces of the Amakhosi fans whilst a victory could see them move up one spot on the Premier Soccer League table to third position on the log.

The much anticipated match will be held tomorrow between the second placed Orlando Pirates and third placed Moroka Swallows at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium at 20:00. Jomo Cosmos will be looking for their third win in 24 games as they will be up against Bloemfontein Celtic at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 19:30 on Wednesday 18th April 2012. The rest of the teams will also be in action on the same day with all the matches kicking off at 19:30.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Premier Soccer League presents the Nedbank Cup

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This weekend sees the resumption of the Nedbank Cup as Kaizer chiefs will be facing the culprits of knocking the mighty Buccaneers out in Free State Stars tomorrow, Saturday, 14th April 2012 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 20:15. Chiefs will be without their recently dismissed coach Vladimir whose contract was terminated prior to expiration. Doctor Khumalo, Ace Khuse and Arthur Zwane have been put in charge for the rest the season. Let's hope for the best for Chiefs.

Versus

In a match that will take place earlier, also tomorrow at 15:00, Sundowns will be taking on Maritzburg United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sunday the 15th April 2012 will be an afternoon of matches that will both take place at 15:00 as SuperSport United will be up against Jomo Cosmos at the Peter Mokaba Stadium and Amazulu will take on Santos at the Princess Magogo Stadium.

Who will be crowned the Nedbank Cup Champions?

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Only PSL Fixture today. Black Leopards vs Sundowns

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Sundowns will be looking to move back to the top of the Premier Soccer League table tonight as they will be up against Black Leopards at 19:30. Sundowns are only three points behind the log leaders in Orlando Pirates who are currently sitting at 46 points at the top. Leopards will be looking for a much important victory to avoid relegation as we approach the end of the season. Also, Leopards' previous game against Chiefs could prove significant in terms of their confidence ahead of tonight's match. I personally do not see Sundowns losing tonight's match as most of the so-called small teams tend to perform at their best against Chiefs. That's just my opinion, you are more than welcome to share yours in the comments box.

The rest of the Premier Soccer League teams will only be in action next week as we shall witness Chiefs taking on Maritzburg United on the 17th April at 19:30. Another Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Swallows will take place at 20:00 on Wednesday 18th April.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Why is Khompela selected as Bafana Bafana's assistant coach?

First and foremost, he is the head coach of Free State stars who are currently placed on the sixth spot on the log, not first. They are nowhere near winning the league and all we could settle for was NOT the best. Steve Khompela is multilingual and exceptionally good in English, full-stop. He speaks well and nobody can take that away from him, but as for him being chosen to assist in National soccer duties; I fail to justify his appointment.

South African football reached the peak of its standard once when we won the African Cup of Nations. My opinion is this: those in higher authorities are doing as they please to thicken their pockets and those of their fellow acquaintances. Soccer zone keeps on asking for our opinions about such issues, but no action is ever taken on their basis. Steve Khompela should either focus his whole attention on Free State Stars or resign as their head coach and only serve as Bafana Bafana's assistant coach. On what merit was he even chosen as the assistant coach? Was it because he knocked Pirates out of the Nedbank Cup?

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Glamor Boys in Kaizer Chiefs play Black Leopards twice in 4 days

All Kaizer Chiefs supporters will be expecting nothing less than three points tonight, as the Phefeni Glamor Boys will be up against Black Leopards in a Premier Soccer League match that should prove whether Chiefs are still in contention for the PSL title or not.

The two teams met in a Premier Soccer League's Nedbank Cup match that took place on Saturday night of 31-March-2012 which was immensely dominated by Kaizer Chiefs as they emerged victors by four Lehlohonolo Majoro goals with no response from the Leopards. Victory for Chiefs in tonight's game could see them move to second on the Premier Soccer League log placing them two points behind the log leaders Sundowns. Will Chiefs skin Leopards alive, again? We will have to wait and see.

The rest of PSL teams will all be in action tomorrow as we shall witness the Mighty Buccaneers of Orlando Pirates take on Amazulu away from home. Sundowns faces Golden Arrows at home. All these matches will commence at 19:30.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How to raise the standard of South African football.

You know, as much as the English and European standard of football is higher than ours, we only have ourselves to blame. That's simply because we keep encouraging our players to DREAM of playing overseas whereas we NEVER have quality overseas players coming into our country to showcase their talent. How do you expect the standard of football to rise when most of our "best" players are showcasing their talent elsewhere?

When do we get to see them play in our country? Only when their footballing careers are on the brink of collapsing. They come back just like Benni did to bang in goals as much as he is doing, guess what; our standard of football is so low that even players looking to earn a little extra retirement income are able to do so with ease. Don't get me wrong, but you also need to comprehend the fact that Benni is not at his peak. We all know what he used to do, oops; he is still doing it...I am not saying that players shouldn't dream big as opportunities are not monopolized.

This should all start with the South African Football Association reviewing their budget towards the Premier Soccer league (mind you, I don't know where the Premier Soccer League's budget comes from). Local players need to be paid enough to FORGET about the slightest of DREAMS of going to play overseas. This can also serve as motivation and possibly improve our players' performance. This is only my point of view, and it's definitely not an easy task to carry out and hope to accomplish overnight, but requires a lot of investment in the subject in terms of money, training and so forth. What do I know?

Monday, March 26, 2012

PSL Mid-Week Fixtures

All the Premier Soccer League teams will be in action as we resume from the Nedbank Cup that took place this past weekend. Orlando Pirates will have to overcome the stubborn Stars of Free State who bundled them out of the Nedbank Cup by beating them 2-1 in a much exciting encounter. Sundowns will be up against Bloemfontein Celtic who haven't tasted victory in more than two successive games. Swallows will be facing Supersport United whilst the Glamor Boys in Kaizer Chiefs will be up against Golden Arrows. All these games are happening on the 23/03/2012.

*Rise Khosi Rise*

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Top of the Table clash produces a 0-0 draw.

Last night saw the top-of-the-table clash between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates producing a rather disappointing 0-0 draw. Nevertheless, Sundowns still retains the Number 1 position on the log despite the result. In another Premier Soccer League encounter, Swallows took a slice of the PSL's daily bread in Jomo Cosmos by beating them 2-0 to move to 3rd position on the log above Supersport United.

Amazulu moved above Wits University to ninth on the log as they gave the students another lesson by winning their match also by 2 goals to 0.

The Amakhosi fans are focusing their attention on their match against Bloemfontein Celtic tonight, which should prove whether Chiefs are still in contention for Premier Soccer League title. Rise Khosi Rise!!!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Kaizer Chiefs loses to Pirates by 3 goals to 2 in a Soweto derby.

What an amazing Saturday of footballing experience that also turned out to be a sad afternoon for Kaizer Chiefs when the mighty Buccaneers in Orlando Pirates came out victors as the much anticipated, nail-biting clash between the Soweto giants produced a five goal thriller. Orlando Pirates won the match by three goals to two(3-2) with two of Pirates' goals coming from Benni McCarthy. In another Premier Soccer League encounter, a walk in the park is what Sundowns made it seem like when they hammered Ajax of Cape Town 3-0 to stay top of the log four points clear of Orlando Pirates. Kaizer Chiefs has now moved to fifth position on the log as Supersport United and Swallows picked up single points in their respective matches that ended in a draw. Free State Stars were responsible of handing Bidvest Wits a free lecture when they beat them 3-1.

As a proud Khosi, I congratulate the mighty Buccaneers of their win. We shall rise as we still have a game in hand. Rise Khosi Rise!!!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Will Sundowns extend their lead at the top of the PSL Log?

Tomorrow could prove immensely decisive in terms of where the Absa Premier Soccer League title could be headed as the majority of the PSL teams are in action with all eyes on the game between the two Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Chiefs should not undermine their rivals in Pirates following Pirates' defeat by Santos during a mid-week match which ended with a 3-0 scoreline in favor of Santos, although Pirates' loss to Chiefs could create a massive dent on their title hopes.

A goalless draw between the Soweto giants could give Sundowns room to breathe and possibly extend their lead to six points, if they win their match in a game that could also prove to be mouth-watering against Ajax of Cape Town at 18:00; which follows later in the evening of the same day. A possible win for Swallows in their game against Amazulu at 20:15 could see them sneak past Chiefs and Pirates to be second on the log, provided that the Soweto giants play to a draw.

We will just have to await the outcome of tomorrow's matches won't we?

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Who will Win the SA Premier Soccer League THIS SEASON?

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History, in case you forgot...

The SA Premier Soccer League was founded by Kaizer Motaung, Irvin Khoza, Raymond Hack and Jomo Sono in 1996. Manning Rangers were the first to be crowned champions of the Premier Soccer League in 1997 when the Gordon Igesund-coached side was stunning all and sundry by winning the title ahead of a number of more fancied opponents. We call it the Absa premiership or Absa premier league, whichever suits you best.

From 1998 to 2000 the league was dominated by Sundowns, who pulled off a hat-trick of titles.

In 2001, Igesund moved to Orlando Pirates and helped the Buccaneers secure the title. The following season he moved to Cape Town-based Santos, and steered it to win the league title, thus becoming the first coach to win the championship with three different clubs.

The 11 April 2001 marked a dark chapter in South African history when 43 people lost their lives and 158 others were injured in a stampede during a match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at an overcrowded Ellis Park Stadium.

The league was reduced from 18 to 16 teams after the end of the 2001-02 season to avoid fixture congestion, causing two teams, Ria Stars and Free State Stars, to be disbanded.

In 2004, a match-fixing scandal rocked South African soccer. An investigation codenamed "Operation Dribble" was launched by the South African police in June 2004. More than 40 arrests were made, ranging from club bosses to match commissioners, referees and their assistants.

Kaizer Chiefs successfully defended their league title in 2005 after they won the prestigious trophy in 2004 for the first time in a decade.

The 2005-06 season saw Mamelodi Sundowns capturing the title for the fourth time.

In 2007, the PSL signed a television deal with SuperSport worth R1.6-billion. It is the biggest sporting deal in the history of South Africa, and it took the PSL into the top 15 ranked leagues in the world in terms of commercial broadcast deals.

In the same year ABSA replaced Castle Lager as name sponsor, that is why it's now called the Absa Premiership.

In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Supersport United won a hat-trick of titles.
The 2010/2011 Premiership title belonged to the mighty Buccaneers of Orlando Pirates in what should be called a nail-biting finish.

The league currently has teams in most of the country's largest cities, with Port Elizabeth being the obvious exception. The city has not had a team in the PSL since the 2008–09 Premier Soccer League, when the city's Bay United F.C. were relegated.

Now, to what's happening as we speak...

With the clock ticking away nearing the end of the PSL season as quickly as it is, one question still remains on our minds. Who will win the 2011/2012 SA Premier soccer league? Prospects are looking good for Sundowns, mind you that I am a Khosi for life, a Chiefs fanatic in English. Let's not undermine the mighty Buccaneers who are quietly tip toeing behind Chiefs awaiting the slightest of errors by the Glamor Boys. It reminds us of the olden days when our National Soccer League was the best thing out there...

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