PIRATES CUP

Pirates Cup triumph boost TS Galaxy Queens ahead of 2026 HWBSL campaign

Pirates Cup triumph boost TS Galaxy Queens ahead of 2026 HWBSL campaign

TS Galaxy head coach Sizwe Sibiya says winning the Pirates Cup has provided a morale boost for his players as they gear up for the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League season.

Football Strategist Sudesh Singh speaking at the annual Pirates Cup in Johannesburg

We need proper structured youth leagues around the country - Sudesh Singh

Football Strategist Sudesh Singh has highlighted the critical role of youth development tournaments in South Africa, warning that a lack of structured leagues in many regions continues to hinder the growth and exposure of emerging talent.

POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 28: Lucky Sibiya coach of TS Galaxy Queens during the Hollywoodbets Super League match between Copperbelt Ladies and TS Galaxy Queens at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Sibiya backs Pirates Cup as key to TS Galaxy Queens’ Super League readiness

TS Galaxy Queens head coach Sizwe Sibiya says with the uncertainty around the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) now resolved, the Pirates Cup has emerged as a vital platform for his team’s preparations ahead of the Hollywoodbets Super League season.

Danger Fourpence

Scottland FC set Pirates Cup tone as CAFCL ambitions grow for seniors

Scottland FC are not just the current champions of the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League, but also an ambitious team that wants to compete on the big stage - in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL).

JVW goalkeeper Casey Gordon

Casey Gordon urges consistency as JVW make perfect start to Pirates Cup campaign

JVW goalkeeper Casey Gordon says she is pleased with her side’s strong start to the 2026 Pirates Cup campaign after securing three consecutive wins, but emphasises the importance of maintaining consistency.

Mandla Ncikazi

Abundance of talent, but lack of competitive youth structures - the story of KZN football

The lack of organised footballing structures at the youth level, which presents teams with opportunities to produce players who are ready for the high-performance level, is one of the biggest drivers of the migration of talent from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng.

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