South Africa

The start of the new PSL season saw major movement in an already busy South African Premiership transfer window, with Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch among the key kingmakers.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi's agent, Basia Michaels of QT Sports, told ESPN that the 20-year-old will be unable to complete a transfer away from Chicago Fire FC this season, as his injury is worse than initially thought.

After the start to their season was delayed by a week following the death of Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns are finally returning to action on Saturday against Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.

The MTN8 will kick off with defending champions Orlando Pirates in action against Durban City on Saturday, before African champions Mamelodi Sundowns play Polokwane City.

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan confirmed the departure of Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos on Friday, the final day of his contract, after five years.

Kaizer Chiefs will play their first South African Premiership match under new head coach Fernando da Cruz on Saturday, as they visit Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium.

Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.

He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.

Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ruled out of MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC, on July 29 due to a thigh injury, denying him a chance to make history for South Africa.

Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.