Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch Video‘He has bigger ambitions’ – Arrows coach plays down Ndlovu Pirates and Sundowns links

Smiso Msomi|Published

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has praised Siyanda Ndlovu’s humility and growth, insisting the winger’s ambitions stretch far beyond local transfer speculation ...

Watch VideoBIG DEBATE | Kaizer Chiefs’ 10-day breather could be the reset they desperately need or the one they leave to rue

Matshelane Mamabolo and Smiso Msomi|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ near ten-day break, following cup eliminations, could provide the reset they need to heal injuries, regain clarity and refocus their league campaign ...

Watch VideoA Durbanite at the Calabash: My first taste of FNB Stadium magic at Pirates, Sundowns clash

Smiso Msomi|Published

Born in Durban and now based in Johannesburg, football writer Smiso Msomi breaks down five defining moments from his first visit to FNB Stadium during a high-stakes ...

Watch VideoBetway Premiership title race blown open after Mamelodi Sundowns silence Orlando Pirates at packed FNB Stadium

Smiso Msomi|Updated

Bryan Leon’s first-half brace powered Mamelodi Sundowns to a crucial 2–1 win over Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium, cutting the gap at the top and reigniting the Betway ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula opens up on Bafana Bafana Fifa World Cup ambitions

Smiso Msomi|Published

At 36, Makhehleni Makhaula is proving that age is just a number.

Watch VideoWhy should we panic? — Pogiso Makhoye stays calm as Orbit College stare relegation in the face

Smiso Msomi|Published

Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye has dismissed relegation panic, insisting belief in performance and philosophy will guide his side’s survival push as they battle ...

Watch VideoTactical tightrope: How Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns could duel at FNB Stadium

Smiso Msomi|Published

Explore the tactical intricacies as Orlando Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns in a high-stakes clash at FNB Stadium. Discover how both teams' strategies and player ...

Watch VideoManqoba Mngqithi wary of KZN derby trap in Nedbank Cup

Smiso Msomi|Published

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed mixed feelings over all-KwaZulu-Natal clashes in the Nedbank Cup, while welcoming signs of growth and defensive ...

Watch VideoOuaddou: Orlando Pirates have been preparing for Mamelodi Sundowns for two weeks

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says careful preparation, belief and unity have primed his side for Wednesday’s decisive top-of-the-table clash against Mamelodi ...

Watch VideoAndre de Jong: Why joining Orlando Pirates is the key to my World Cup dream

Smiso Msomi|Published

New Orlando Pirates signing Andre de Jongh believes joining the Soweto giants has elevated his World Cup ambitions, with high-profile clashes and intense competition ...

Da Gama: Magesi's PSL future in players' hands

Smiso Msomi|Published

Magesi head coach Owen Da Gama challenges his players to step up following their AmaZulu defeat, as the team battles to maintain their PSL status. With most of the ...

AmaZulu are their own worst enemy, says Zwane after Magesi massacre

Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu co-coach Arthur Zwane believes his team's fifth-place position in the Betway Premiership belies their true potential, citing mental barriers as the primary ...

Cup exit frustrations fuel AmaZulu’s league ambitions against Sekhukhune

Smiso Msomi|Published

Following their Nedbank Cup exit, AmaZulu FC aim to channel their frustrations into a positive result against Sekhukhune United, with both teams separated by just ...

Pirates eye league comeback against Arrows as Mabasa seeks form

Smiso Msomi|Published

Orlando Pirates face a crucial Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows as they aim to narrow the gap with league leaders Sundowns. Fresh from his Nedbank ...

UPDATE: Financial crisis forces Royal AM sale following SARS court ruling

Smiso Msomi|Published

Royal AM football club faces potential sale following a R40m SARS debt crisis, with players returning cautiously amid wage delays and PSL suspension of fixtures. ...

Sundowns’ Cardoso tackles fixture congestion through strategic squad management

Smiso Msomi|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso employs strategic squad rotation as the team battles through an intense schedule, balancing Premiership leadership with ...

Arrows aim to end Pirates’ dominance in Wednesday night showdown

Smiso Msomi|Published

Golden Arrows look to overcome their recent poor form as they host title-chasing Orlando Pirates at Mpumalanga Stadium. With just one win in their last 15 meetings ...

TS Galaxy owner remains optimistic despite Cup exit as League form soars

Smiso Msomi|Published

Despite their Nedbank Cup disappointment, TS Galaxy's extraordinary transformation from PSL strugglers to formidable competitors has owner Tim Sukazi brimming with ...

Royal AM crisis threatens to derail Cup quarter-finals draw

Smiso Msomi|Published

As the PSL prepares for the prestigious Nedbank Cup quarter-finals draw, Royal AM's financial troubles and subsequent suspension threaten to throw the tournament ...

Controversial decisions mar AmaZulu’s Cup exit

Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu FC's Nedbank Cup campaign ends in controversy as Marumo Gallants secure victory through a solitary goal, with coach Vilakazi expressing frustration over ...

Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United Aims for Glory Against Cape Town Spurs

Smiso Msomi|Published

SuperSport United prepares to clash with Cape Town Spurs in the Nedbank Cup, as coach Gavin Hunt seeks to solidify his legacy against the underdog side.

EXCLUSIVE: We’re still in limbo, says Milford, as Royal AM saga impacts Nedbank Cup prep

Smiso Msomi|Published

Milford FC's ambitions for the Nedbank Cup are jeopardised as they await clarity on their next fixture against Royal AM, currently suspended due to financial troubles. ...

Steve Barker banking on CAF ambitions to drive Stellenbosch Cup motivation

Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes his team's recent CAF Confederation Cup experience could prove crucial in their Nedbank Cup campaign, as they prepare ...

Sundowns coach Cardoso urges focus on Galaxy despite commanding League lead

Smiso Msomi|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns' impressive victory over Orlando Pirates extends their lead to nine points in the PSL, but coach Miguel Cardoso emphasises the need for continued ...

Usuthu co-coach Arthur Zwane wrapping Bongani Zungu in cotton wool at AmaZulu.

Smiso Msomi|Published

Arthur Zwane discusses the careful reintegration of Bongani Zungu into AmaZulu's squad after his five-month absence from competitive football