Siphiwe Hlongwane
Many soccer fans don't go to the stadiums these days to watch PSL games because the matches are simply boring. There is a lack of entertainment in the way our teams play. Strict tactical approaches have overshadowed creativity and individual brillian...

Paul Dolezar has a tough task ahead of him, which is to save the Mpumalanga Black Aces from dreaded relegation. Last season the team was in a similar situation. They signed more than 15 players to bolster their squad at the beginning of the Absa P...

Mamelodi Sundowns had it all going for them, a healthy lead at the top of the log table and they were playing some good football. Even in matches where they didn't play well they managed to get the desired results. It is said that champions are made ...

Mamelodi Sundowns are sitting pretty on top of the Absa Premiership log, they are saying catch us if you can to the likes of Kaizer Chiefs, Golden Arrows and Ajax Cape town who are following closely. Sundowns are on 21 points, while Chiefs, Arrows an...

Orlando Pirates must be having nightmares ahead of their Telkom Knockout cup final game against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Flashes of the 3 - 1 beating they received the last time these two giants played must still be playing with their heads. The...

Moroka Swallows management have been patient enough with their German coach Rainer Zobel. The team has been on a downward spiral of late despite reaching the final of the MTN8 where they lost to arch-rivals Orlando Pirates. The Dube Birds have a r...

In a league where goals are hard to come by, it is refreshing to have a player who can consistently find the back of the net and Kaizer Chiefs are the lucky team. In their striker Knowledge Musona, Amakhosi have the best striker in the league at the ...

Mamelodi Sundowns are flying without wings, the sky is really the only limit for them when it comes to winning the league title. It is coach Antonio Lopez's mandate to clinch the league this season and he is right on track. The Brazilians have won...

When the Absa Premiership season started I predicted that Orlando Pirates would be a hot contender for the league title. I had no doubt about that, based on the quality of their team and many other factors. They didn't start their season well, but...

The excellent Moses Mabhida Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal will host the Original Soweto derby on Saturday when Orlando Pirates take on Moroka Swallows in the MTN8 final. Orlando Pirates are determined to be the last team standing when the final whistle...




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After an unfortunate injury ended his promising career as a goalkeeper at age 16, Siphiwe Hlongwane started coaching youth football with moderate success. However, since the writing bug caught up with him, all he wants to do is to write about the beautiful game.

He can be contacted on E-mail: sshlongwane@gmail.com
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