Stellenbosch FC and Simba SC, both led by South African coaches, meet in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final, ensuring SA representation in the final.

The Stormers face a critical stretch of URC matches in Cape Town to secure a playoff spot, but that means Stellenbosch FC must play their historic CAF Confederation Cup semi-final "home" leg against Simba SC in Durban.

Mamelodi Sundowns have beaten stiff competition from their bitter rivals to secure the signature of Stellenbosch FC and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.

Mamelodi Sundowns looked impressive as they entrenched themselves on top of the Betway Premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night.

Orlando Pirates will be hoping to maintain their 100% winning record in the league when they host a somewhat wounded Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium on Sunday (3.30pm).

POLL | Winning Saturday's MTN8 final against high-flying Stellenbosch FC at the sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium will make Orlando Pirates the first team to win a Top 8 title three times on the trot, since the competition's inception in 1972.

Stellenbosch FC are through to the second preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup after thrashing eSwatini side Nsingizini Hotspur 8-0 on aggregate in two legs played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The Premier Soccer League has announced the dates for semifinals of the MTN8, with one of the second legs — between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns — to be hosted at Durban's iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Iqraam Rayners was the big winner at the Stellenbosch end-of-season awards ceremony as he walked away with the Footballer of the Year, Fans' Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards.

Mamelodi Sundowns are on course for a triple in 2023-24, setting up a dream final against Orlando Pirates in an exciting, event-filled 2-0 Nedbank Cup semifinal victory against touch Stellenbosch FC on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates will be out to dispel the notion that they take two steps back for every three forward in the DStv Premiership as they face another tough encounter against Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium on Friday night.

While finally winning a trophy was a satisfying moment in the career of Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker, he says Saturday's Carling Knockout Cup success does not suddenly certify him as a good coach.

When Steve Barker reflects on his coaching journey, which included training a South African Defence Force (SANDF) team, he almost runs out of words trying to explain his "deep satisfaction" at winning his first major trophy.

With TS Galaxy boasting a number of players who have played in cup finals before, midfielder Mlungisi Mbunjana hopes their experience will give them the edge in the Carling Knockout final against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday.