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Ernest Makhaya

Ernest Makhaya is a sports journalist who keeps an eagle's eye on football matters to ensure you don't miss anything. Known for breaking sports stories, Ernest has been in this field for over a decade, working across electronic, print and digital media platforms. Ernest is also a radio football analyst for both local and continental matches.
ireland record at loftus

Mamelodi Sundowns forced to move FIVE games from Loftus

By Ernest Makhaya 03-08-23 14:34

Mamelodi Sundowns will be forced to move at least FIVE of their opening home fixtures away from the Loftus Versveld Stadium. ALSO READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES TO BAFANA BAFANA STAR This is because the pitch at the venue will be going under renovation, and the project is only expected to be completed in late October. […]

Cape Town City boss John Comitis

Cape Town City value Chiefs, Sundowns target at R36 million

By Ernest Makhaya 02-08-23 11:19

Cape Town City chairman John Comitis believes Khanyisa Mayo is worth no less than R36 MILLION, and he’s not going to back down on that. Mayo remains a big target for both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns but having recently signed a new long-term deal, he certainly won’t come cheap. ALSO READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS UNVEIL NEW HOME AND AWAY KITS IN STYLE While Comitis […]

Kgaogelo Sekgota- Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs winger off to the coast!

By Ernest Makhaya 01-08-23 13:40

A Kaizer Chiefs winger is off to the coast to join Stellenbosch FC after just two seasons with the Soweto giants. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS COACH MOLEFI NTSEKI GIVES UP ON KHAMA BILLIAT According to SABC Sport, Kgaogelo Sekgota has finalised his move to Stellies after putting pen to paper. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LATEST: ANOTHER COACH DEMOTED! Sekgota had joined […]

Rushine de Reuck

Sundowns update: Defender left behind, doubtful for start of season

By Ernest Makhaya 21-07-23 13:12

Mamelodi Sundowns are in the Netherlands for their pre-season camp where they will play FOUR high-profile friendly matches. ALSO READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TO PLAY FOUR MATCHES IN THE NETHERLANDS However, they will have to play those matches without defender Rushine de Reuck who was forced to remain behind due to a knee injury. According to Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena, De […]

Thabang Mnyembane

Thabang Mnyembane joins Sekhukhune United

By Ernest Makhaya 13-07-23 18:43

Following their impressive run in the Nedbank Cup, Dondol Stars are reaping the rewards with their midfielder having joined Sekhukhune United. ALSO READ | STELLENBOSCH FC SIGN ORLANDO PIRATES HEARTBREAKER On Thursday, Dondol Stars announced Thabang Mnyembane‘s transfer to the DStv Premiership outfit with immediate effect. Mnyembane is a central midfielder who shone during the team’s run in the Nedbank […]

EXCLUSIVE: Mamelodi Sundowns retain retired ‘keeper in new role

By Ernest Makhaya 12-07-23 07:43

Mamelodi Sundowns have retained the services of their recently retired goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene who will be given a new role. ALSO READ | AMAZULU SET TO ROPE IN FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES GOALKEEPER Mweene quit professional football at the age of 38 on Monday following his completion of 10 years as a Sundowns player. The former Zambia international arrived at […]

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates unveil home and away kits [pictures]

By Ernest Makhaya 11-07-23 17:51

The cat is out of the bag! Orlando Pirates have officially unveiled their home and away kits for the 2023-24 PSL season. And there are no surprises at all, as the two kits have already been doing the rounds on social media for weeks now. The Buccaneers are in Marbella, Spain where they are having […]

former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach joins European club

By Ernest Makhaya 07-07-23 10:12

A former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach has found a new club in Europe almost three years after leaving the PSL giants. Jyri Nieminen is the new Feyenoord goalkeeper coach, and he joins them from New York Red Bulls in the US, the club confirmed in a statement. Nieminen, who was born in Finland, will now get to work in […]

Kaizer Chiefs boss, Kaizer Motaung Snr

Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Four OUT, Four IN

By Ernest Makhaya 30-06-23 16:01

Kaizer Chiefs are working around the clock behind the scenes to get their house in order for the new season despite all the criticism from their fans. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE MIDFIELDER’S EXIT The Amakhosi management started the process by demoting Arthur Zwane to the role of assistant coach and replacing him with Molefi […]

Cole Alexander

Chiefs officially announce Cole Alexander’s exit

By Ernest Makhaya 30-06-23 14:07

Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the departure of midfielder Cole Alexander just after two years at the club. ALSO READ | FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS ATTACKER FORCED INTO EARLY RETIREMENT Alexander had a year left on his contract with Chiefs but as reported on The South African website, the two parties reached agreement to part ways. The veteran midfielder agreed to Amakhosi‘s […]

Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad for 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

Bafana Bafana boosted by Morocco win in latest FIFA rankings

By Ernest Makhaya 30-06-23 13:19

Bafana Bafana have seen a slight rise in the latest FIFA rankings, thanks to their 2-1 win over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier earlier this month. ALSO READ | ORLANDO PIRATES LOSE DIMINUTIVE MIDFIELDER TO SUPERSPORT UNITED While this was already a ‘dead rubber’ given that both Bafana Bafana and Morocco had already […]

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