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29 Jul 2026 03:17-05:00
Check out the latest transfer news and rumours from Amakhosi, Buccaneers, Masandawana, the rest of the PSL teams and South African players and coaches plying their trade abroad.
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BackpagepixFormer Pirates star to finalise next club
Soccer Laduma have spokento an insider in Tshegofatso Mabasa’s camp who has revealed the striker is on the verge of settling his future.
“Mabasa is closing in on his next move, as his has been the most-anticipated signing of the transfer window,” the
“I can tell you that he is close to finalizing his next move and, if everything goes well, he could sign by next week.
“So let’s wait and see what happens, but he is likely to sign very soon — that much I can tell you.”
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Esperance get their Brazilian
According to a video circulating on X, Lucas Ribeiro has landed in Tunis to put the final touches to his move to The Blood and Gold.
BackpagepixTransfer twist for Goodman Mosele
The 26-year-old midfielder had been expected to be announced as a season-long loan acquisition by Durban City butiDiski Times are reportingthat the former Baroka man has joined Chippa United’s Gauteng training camp this week.
According to the report the deal is a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee and becomes the Chilli Boys second signing of the window after Nigerian international Stanley Nwabali re-signed last week after five months without a club.
GettyNext Mbokazi draws attention
Soccer Laduma are reportingthat Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s younger brother Zanathi has attracted the interest of Betway Premiership side AmaZulu FC after his performances at the Engen Knockout Challenge in Durban.
Just like his older brother, the 18-year-old is part of the uMkhanyakude Football Academy and is a left sided centre back.
“He is trying, and [AmaZulu] want to sign him. There are actually two players from the academy, but you know how football things work,” the
“His name is Zanathi, he is 18 years old, and like his older brother, he is also a left centre-back.”
BackpageLilepo must choose
Kaizer Chiefs have apparently accepted two offers for the want-away Congolese attacker,according to a report in iDiski Times.
Now the winger must decide whether he goes to Al Ahli Benghazi in Libya or Raja Athletic Club in Morocco.
Offers from Al Nasr Benghazi, Asswehly SC and Wydad Athletic Club were rejected by the Naturena hierarchy.
BackpageAustria omission to end Thapelo Maseko’s time at Chloorkop
SABC Sport are reportingthat Mamelodi Sundowns have left the 22-year-old winger out of their pre-season tour to Austria so he can find himself a new club.
Maseko recently returned from a loan spell at Cypriot side AEL Limassol which saw him earn a place in Hugo Broos World Cup squad where he played a key role in Bafana’s historic run to the round of 16.
BackpageBrazilian headed to Tunisia
Multiple media reports say that Lucas Ribeiro’s time as a free agent has come to a close.
Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis have won the race for the 27-year-old’s signature with the player expected to sign on the dotted line this week.
While the player’s legal dispute with Mamelodi Sundowns is still unresolved, the club believe the attacker will be issued with an International Transfer Certificate until such time as the FIFA Football Tribunal has ruled on the case.
BackpageSA coach to take on Asante Kotoko
Media in Ghanaare reporting that Eric Tinkler is on the verge of being appointed as the Ghanaian club’s new head coach.
Details are otherwise scarce but the former Sekhukhune boss is apparently the preferred candidate for the Porcupine WarriorsDirector of Football Stanley Menzo.
Kaizer ChiefsMashiane out in the cold again
SABC Sport are reportingthat Stellenbosch FC have ended their interest in signing former Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane after agreeing a loan deal with Mamelodi Sundowns for Terrence Mashego.
Mashiane became a free agent earlier this month after his contract at Chiefs was terminated, bringing an end to his seven-year association with the Soweto giants.
The 28-year-old had hoped to impress Stellies boss Gavin Hunt while training with the club but now finds himself back on the free agent market just two weeks before the domestic season kicks off.
Getty Images SportScottish giants want ‘Messi slayer’
Olwethu Makhanya has made his name in the MLS for Philadelphia Union where he famously ‘pocketed’ Lionel Messi in an incidentthat went viral around the world.
That and his overall performances have attracted the attention of Glasgow club Rangerswho are expected to make a bidfor the centre back in the coming days.
Isaac Cisse off to Belgium to
According to areport in Soccer Laduma, Isaac Cisse’s move to Royal Charleroi SC is basically a done deal.
“His move to Belgium is as good as done,” a
“The switch to Royal Charleroi SC is all but complete and everyone is happy for him because he deserves this opportunity after the season he had.
“It has always been his ambition to play overseas, so he is delighted that it is finally happening.
“He did very well in his first season in the PSL and now he has the chance to take the next step in his career,” the
BackPagePixPirates midfielder finds new home
Goodman Mosele has reportedly completed a loan move to Durban City,according to iDiski Times.
The 26-year-old spent the previous season on loan at Chippa United from Pirates after struggling for game-time at the Buccaneers.
He now links up with former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef as he rebuilds the Kwa-Zulu Natal side in his image.
BackpageMulti-million Rand deal back on
Stellenbosch’s 21-year-old winger Langelihle Phili was the subject of talks between the Winelands club and Kaizer Chiefs last month but multiple reports said the negotiations had broken down over the player’s price and the deal was off.
But nowSoccer Laduma are reportingAmakhosi and Stellies are back at the negotiating table and talks are progressing over a cash-plus-players deal that could see the impressive youngster in Black and Gold next season.
BackpageNot coming back
Miguel Reisinho has decided to cut ties with Mamelodi Sundowns after just one season at the club.
The Portuguese midfielder joined the 2026 CAF Champions League winners on a two-year deal in September 2025 but his move to Pretoria has not worked out after he played just 14 times for The Brazilians.
“He is definitely not returning. He never came back [for pre-season], and currently, he’s searching for a new club while in his home country,” the
Noushad Thekkayil and BackpageNext teen sensation for the Bucs
iDiski Times claimthat Orlando Pirates see Cape Town City’s 17-year-old teenage sensation Emile Witbooi as the perfect replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng.
However, the Motsepe Foundation Championship Player’s Player of the Season nominee has a hefty asking price of around €1 million (R18.7 million) which could cool the Sowetan club’s interest.
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