Fan Reaction Show

This past weekend saw the first leg fixtures of the quarter final stages in the CAF Champions league, MC Alger and Wydad AC played out a 1-all draw and CR Belouizdad beat ES Tunis 2-0. Kaizer Chiefs put one foot into the semi-finals by beating Simba 4-0, but all eyes were on Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns as Pitso was reunited with his old team. After being dominant in the local game and the CAFCL...

After the disappointment of missing out on the next Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON), former national team head coach Molefi Ntseki was sacked from his position, raising questions as to which direction the South African Football Association (SAFA) would go next. With SAFA having selected Hugo Broos as Ntseki's successor, questions have been raised as to whether Bafana should've gone with someone loca...

Kaizer Chiefs' recent run of form has left a lot to be desired, and with a spot in the DStv Premiership top eight and a spot in next season's MTN8 quarter-finals up for grabs, Amakhosi need every point they can get. In the latest episode of the SL Podcast's "Fan Reaction Show", Khosi supporters criticise their side's inconsistency and give their thoughts on how Chiefs can finish in the top half of...

After Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orlando Pirates 4-1 in last week’s delayed Nedbank Cup quarter-final, they immediately became the favourites to win the trophy. But in their semi-final tie against TTM, who are in a relegation battle in the DStv Premiership, the magic of the cup was not in Downs’ favour, with TTM snatching victory 6-5 on penalties after the sides went goalless in regulation. After...

Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the next Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) after losing to Sudan 2-0 this past Sunday, and local supporters have voiced their frustrations in the latest episode of the Fan Reaction Show. Due to their 1-1 draw against Ghana, Bafana left themselves needing at least a draw to guarantee qualification from Group C of the AFCON qualifying round, but goals from Saifeldin B...

Another eventful weekend of DStv Premiership fixtures has come and gone with several games causing a few surprises. Mamelodi Sundowns were involved in the biggest surprise of the weekend matches after they drew 1-1 with bottom of the table Black Leopards. Moroka Swallos dropped points after they drew 2-2 with Chippa United. However, in the match of the week, saw Orlando Pirates take on Kaizer Chie...

Last Friday, Kaizer Chiefs announced the termination of midfielder Siphelele Nthangase’s contract, three years after his arrival from Baroka FC. ‘Stash’ appeared to have earned a lifeline last year when he signed a one-year contract extension, and with Amakhosi short-staffed following their two-window FIFA transfer ban, the 2020/21 season left him the perfect chance to break into the first team. H...

Last week, national team coach Molefi Ntseki announced his 26-man squad for Bafana Bafana’s upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Ghana & Sudan. There are some new faces and some surprise selections, out of favour Chiefs’ keeper Itumeleng Khune made the cut despite his struggles with Amakhosi, while Veli Mothwa, Thibang 'Cafu' Phete, Craig Martin, Ben Motshwari, and Ruzaigh Gamildien all earned their...

Kaizer Chiefs finally got to play their CAF group stage fixture against Wydad Casablanca but were left licking their wounds as the Moroccan giants thrashed Amakhosi 4-0. The result means that Chiefs’ winless streak has now stretched to eight matches, with their last victory having been their 3-0 victory over struggling TTM FC on January 18th. Amakhosi’s fans have expressed concern over their sides...

After an action packed weekend DStv Premiership fixtures, Kaizer Chiefs have made headlines again as their winless streak continued. It has been six games since Amakhosi managed to secure all three points, in what some would say is a very worrying season. ‘The Glamour Boys sit ninth on the DStv Premiership table, 17 points off log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and 9 points away from their Soweto rival...

After yet another disappointing performance, Kaizer Chiefs squandered more points in their loss to AmaZulu FC. Mistakes from Khune and the back four saw Amakhosi go down 2-1. Samir Nurković scoring woes continued as he failed to convert the few opportunities he was handed. “He hasn’t scored now in how many games? It’s a bit disturbing” said Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt in the post-match intervie...

This weekend we saw the return of the DStv Premiership with a handful of games being played. The matchup of the weekend was arguably Moroka Swallows vs AmaZulu which played out to a goalless draw on Sunday evening. But the question remains, do Swallows still have a chance of winning the league this season? They have had an impressive run of form thus far which sees them sit third on the table, onl...

Kaizer Chiefs’ descent continued this past weekend, this time in the Nedbank Cup, where they were knocked out in the first round by GladAfrica Championship side Richard’s Bay. While many PSL fans had already written off Amakhosi’s chances at silverware this season, the few that had hoped for an unlikely turnaround consider this the final nail in Chiefs’ coffin for the current campaign. A combinati...

Kaizer Chiefs were left disappointed this past weekend as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of their Soweto neighbours Orlando Pirates. amakhosi were hoping to seek revenge after their mtn8 humiliation at the hands of the Buccaneers which saw them lose 5-0 over two legs. Unfortunately, despite having an array of chances to score, the ‘Glamour Boys’ were only able to manage an 85th minute cons...

Despite needing a last-minute winner in order to secure a point in their tie against Mamelodi Sundowns, Swallows FC still impressed PSL fans nationwide with their efforts in the DStv Premiership clash. The Soweto side’s unbeaten run in league competition now stretches back to March of 2020 (when they were still competing in the GladAfrica Championship) and the side remain level on 27 points with b...

After a disastrous start to their DStv Premiership campaign, Kaizer Chiefs seem to have finally found a rhythm with two wins in a row, including an impressive 2-1 victory away at Cape Town City. The results have seen them jump from 14th to 8th on the log standings, as Amakhosi look to restore faith in their troubled side. While the Soweto giants have seen improvements in performances from senior p...

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Premiership woes continued this past weekend with a 2-0 defeat to Maritzburg United. To add insult to injury, the ‘Team of Choice’ are coached by former Amakhosi mentor Ernst Middendorp, whose side also leapfrogged Chiefs into 12th position with their second win in a row. Chiefs’ fans are divided on what can be done to turn the Soweto giant’s season around, with some fans sugge...

This past weekend saw some great fixtures in the DStv Premiership, with Maritzburg United earning their first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Bloemfontein Celtic, with that result seeing them move up to 15th on the table. But in the match of the weekend, PSL log-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns grinded out a 1-0 over Orlando Pirates win to remain top of the table and stay unbeaten in the league...

Kaizer Chiefs fans’ frustrations continued during their 2-1 defeat to SuperSport United in the DStv Premiership, with the result leaving Amakhosi in 13th on the log, with just six points from seven fixtures. With just two wins in ten fixtures in all competitions, the Soweto giant’s 2020 is going from bad to worse, with senior players failing to inspire the struggling side. Itumeleng Khune was in t...

The MTN8 conclusion was highly entertaining and full of drama, with a dodgy penalty decision, a red card, and all the makings of an intense finale. The final saw Orlando Pirates end their six year trophy drought with a 2-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic, to capture the first piece of silverware available this season. Orlando Pirates started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Cape Town City, before h...

Orlando Pirates supporters were left frustrated after their side’s entertaining 2-2 draw against Cape Town City. What the score line doesn’t reflect is the number of opportunities which the Buccaneers wasted, racking up 24 shots on goal, with only seven on target. There were many positives from Pirates’ performance on Saturday, but heading into their MTN8 final against Bloem Celtic on Saturday, Bu...

With COVID-19 rates on the rise again, disgruntled fans still feel that a return to stadiums is necessary, pointing out that England is days away from allowing attendance to sports events. Since lockdown was imposed back in March, supporters have been able to attend Premier Soccer League fixtures, but this hasn’t stopped some from watching matches from outside the stadium. The recent spike in case...

Kaizer Chiefs suffered another disappointing loss, this time at the hands of Moroka Swallows in a 1-0 defeat on Tuesday evening. The loss adds to Amakhosi's woes, leaving them in 11th on the DStv Premiership table after 5 matches. Chiefs fans were left frustrated, with many unsure where the side will finish at the end of the season. In the latest episode of the Fan Reaction Show on the SL Podcast,...

The DStv Premiership returned to screens following the international break and fan were treated to a feast of goals. 24 goals across eight matches resulted in an average of three per game. Kaizer Chiefs faced off against Golden Arrows, playing out a 2-2 draw thanks to Leonardo Castro brace but the Khosi faithful felt as though Arrows earned a penalty unfairly. The results left Chiefs in 11th place...

Despite Bafana Bafana's 2-0 over São Tomé and Príncipe in the AFCON qualifiers, the fans have come out criticising Coach Molefi Ntseki for his squad selection. SL Radio on SoccerLaduma.co.za