AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has been named the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August, according to The South African. The Zimbabwean forward received the award in recognition of his performances for the Durban-based club during the month. The Betway Premiership is South Africa's top-flight football league, and the monthly accolade honours the standout player as voted through the league's awards process. Ngwenya's recognition highlights his contribution to AmaZulu's campaign in the domestic competition.

Sowetan reports that Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has been named coach of the month for August, while AmaZulu striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya received the player of the month award. The recognition follows Ngwenya’s in-form performances during the month, according to the report, with both honours highlighting standout contributions in South African football for August.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela has urged the Soweto club to sign Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion, who scored 14 goals, describing him as a punisher. According to The South African, Masilela believes the forward could solve Amakhosi's ongoing problems in attack. The comments add to speculation over how Chiefs, one of South Africa's biggest clubs, might strengthen their frontline as they seek to improve their goalscoring form.

Only two African players were nominated among the top 30 for the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or, the Daily Post reported on Tuesday: Zambia's Barbra Banda and Malawi's Temwa Chawinga. According to the report, the pair earned their places following standout performances at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which was won by Cameroon, with Chawinga scoring five goals during the tournament.

Only two African players have been included among the 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, according to the Daily Post. Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Senegal's Sadio Mane made the list announced on Tuesday, reportedly earning their places through strong performances at the last Africa Cup of Nations and impressive form for their respective clubs. The nominations highlight their standout campaigns over the past season, though African representation on the prestigious shortlist remains limited compared to previous years.

The Premier League on Thursday announced the nominees for its Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards for August 2026, according to IOL. The monthly awards recognise standout individual performances and coaching achievements across England's top-flight football competition. The shortlists feature players and managers who distinguished themselves during the opening month of the 2026-27 season. Winners are typically decided through a combination of public voting and input from a panel of football experts, with the announcement expected in the coming days.