Such is the desperation to win a trophy at Kaizer Chiefs this season that coach Steve Komphela has said he would lay down his life to do so.

It was a comment in jest that drew such chuckles from the assembled press, but also betrays a coach who perhaps knows that it is win or bust in the Nedbank Cup this season.

Chiefs are not out of the league running, but Mamelodi Sundowns remain heavy favourites to take that crown, and so the Nedbank Cup represents perhaps the only opportunity for Chiefs to end...

The transfer window has now slammed shut in South Africa in what was a frenetic few weeks for clubs in the Premier Soccer League.

Unless there are free agents to be signed, these are the squads that will take the teams to the end of the season, and some of them look much improved on what they had before the New Year.

KweséESPN picks out some stats and facts from the January window.

Busy, busy ...
It has been a busy window for South African clubs, with 72 players newly-registered across the...

Mamelodi Sundowns tightened their grip on top spot in the PSL with a 1-0 success away at Lamontville Golden Arrows on Sunday.

An early goal from Ivorian defender Bangaly Soumahoro sealed the victory for Sundowns, and they now hold a two-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates, but with three games in hand.

Four clubs are a further point back, but all have played more games than The Brazilians, including Kaizer Chiefs, who have also featured in three more.

Sundowns are now hitting ominous form...

With the South African Premier Soccer League fixtures again thrown into a shambles by SuperSport United's run to the CAF Confederation Cup Final, it is tough to gauge just who is in command in the title race this season.

SuperSport have played half the number of matches (six) of leaders Baroka FC, and while there is something to be said for getting points on the board, it is clear that the Limpopo club are in something of a false position.

KweséESPN takes a look at the number of points per...

The Premier Soccer League resumes this weekend with a potentially feisty local derby and a big test for high-flyers Baroka FC.

KweséESPN picks out five things to look out for in the latest round of matches.

Conquering the Cape
That there is no love lost between Cape Town City and Ajax Cape Town is no secret, with the fuel for that fire not just their status as city rivals, but also the fact that the two families who own the clubs, bound by marriage, have had a major falling out. City owner...