Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fawaaz Basadien has credited his teammates' never-say-die attitude as the driving force behind the team's performances. According to Sowetan, Basadien made the remarks as Sundowns shift their focus to an upcoming fixture against Siwelele. The comments highlight the squad's mindset as they prepare for the match.

Mamelodi Sundowns have strengthened their team for the upcoming 2026/27 season by signing winger Siyanda Ndlovu from Orlando Pirates. This move is part of the club's efforts to enhance their squad ahead of the new season.

South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has returned to first-team training with Chicago Fire after recovering from a thigh injury. According to IOL, however, he is unlikely to be considered for Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September. His comeback nonetheless offers a potential boost to national team coach Pitso Mosimane's defensive options ahead of the AFCON tournament. Mbokazi's fitness progress will be monitored as selectors weigh his readiness for future international call-ups.

According to SABC Sport, Mohamed Ouahbi has successfully taken over as coach of the Moroccan national football team, replacing Walid Regragui. This late coaching change has yielded positive results, bucking a trend seen in other African teams.

Midfielder Sithole expresses gratitude for the support from his teammates and coach Hugo Broos as he aims to help the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. He is determined to move past previous challenges faced in Mexico and focus on the upcoming matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Golden Arrows 2-1 to move to the top of the league standings, according to SABC Sport. New signing Siyanda Ndlovu opened the scoring for Sundowns, finding the net against his former club. The victory lifts Sundowns to first place on the log, continuing their strong form in the domestic competition. Details of Arrows' goal and the match winner were not specified in the initial report. The result marks an early statement in Sundowns' campaign for league honours.