Mamelodi Sundowns has continued to dominate South African football in 2021 like they’ve been doing in few years back.  The Brazilians has only lost four matches this year in all competitions. They were beaten by TTM on Nedbank cup semifinals, Kaizer Chiefs and Amazulu in the league and AL Ahly in CAF Champions League quarterfinals. However, co-coach Rulani Mokwena has singled out few of his players who had more game time than others this year. “It‘s incredible l, Andile Jali has played 2 042 minutes, when last have you Andile Jali playing so many minutes. It’s not just AJ, it’s players like Peter Shalulile and Themba Zwane and not enough praise is given to these players. AJ has been superb, you run out of superlatives when you speak about AJ,” said Mokwena whose team is leading DStv premiership log standings. Furthermore, Masandawana are expected to be back in training early January to prepare for the remaining matches of the league and CAF champions league group stages.

  Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of Bradley Ralani from Cape Town City. The skilful winger has penned down 18 months contract with the Brazilians. The 34 years old midfielder has played 118 matches for Cape Town City and scored 16 goals for the clubs. He also won MTN8 during his first season at Mother City club. The Kimberly born player represented Landskrona, IFK Hässleholm, Helsingborg and Lynby BK before he come to South Africa. Ralani contract with the Citizens was set to expire at the end of the season, in June 2022. According to Cape Town City website, Ralani will join Masandawana on the 1st of January 2022.

Kaizer Chiefs is expected to announce their first official signing very soon. Amakhosi are looking to beef up their squad for the remaining matches of the season. The January transfer window has recently opened and reports have suggested that Glamour Boys have captured the signature of Amazulu playmaker, Siyethemba Sithebe on a three year deal with an additional two year deal. However, Sithebe contract with his current team is set to expire at the end of the season, in June next year. Kaizer Chiefs are sitting on position four with sixteen points difference from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Their next match is against Cape Town City on the 15th of February 2022.

  Tshwane derby set to take place tonight between Supersport United vs Mamelodi Sundowns has brought bad news in Supersport camp. Regular players at Supersport have tested positive including their head coach Kaitano Tembo. However, the club assistant coach Andre Arendse will take charge of tonight match against Masandawana.   According to the club the starting team will exclude a number of regulars who are either positive or are in isolation as a result of having been in close contact with players testing positive. All affected players and officials are in good spirit, displaying minor symptoms. The club’s medical staff is constantly monitoring the condition of all players.

  Kaizer Chiefs has returned to the training ground after missing two consecutive matches in the DStv premiership. Amakhosi couldn’t honour their fixtures after their players and members of the technical team tested positive for Covid-19. However, it remains to be seen whether the Premier Soccer League board will deduct the points for the Glamour boys or not. The league hasn’t release any statement on the matter. On the other hand, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander is still suspended after getting red card against Amazulu last month. The club is facing Sekhukhune United on Sunday evening. Sekhukhune is sitting on position number two after winning their last two matches. Moreover, no statement has been issued to the public by Kaizer Chiefs on whether they’ll honour Sunday game or they’ll be unable to combine a team.

  Swallows FC have announced Dylan Kerr as their new coach after sacking Brandon Truter on Sunday evening. Former Black Leopard and Baroka coach will be looking to revive the Dube Birds from 16 th position to a better position on the log. Swallows lost six games this season after twelve matches under Truter. Kerr has won one trophy since he became a coach in South Africa.

  South Africa will not compete to next year world cup that’s taking place in Qatar. The defeat against Ghana at Cape Coast Sports stadium has left Bafana Bafana in a swallow pill to sour. Andre Ayew who played his 100 th match today for the Black stars has converted the soft penalty against Hugo Broos troops which became the only goal for the day. It remains to be seen whether South Africa will write a letter of complain to CAF and FIFA regarding the decision that was taken by the Senegalese born Maguette Ndiaye.  Both teams finished the group G with same number of points and goal difference, but the Ghanaians will go to the play offs after scoring more goals than Bafana Bafana in the group. The last time Bafana Bafana played in a world cup it was eleven years ago when they were hosting it for the first time in time in African soil. Hugo Broos team will now have to wait for few years before they can participate on other qualifications such as Africa Cup of Nations.