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Otis Ntshangase

Football Writer I’m a football writer based in Johannesburg. Growing up, the only sport that made sense to me and that I fell in love with was FOOTBALL. I’m passionate about the sport and writing more than just a hobby to me. I started writing about football in 2020. My first job was at Pan African Football.

Otis Ntshangase

Bongani Zungu of Mamelodi Sundowns warming up session
3 years ago

Rulani Mokwena gives Bongani Zungu a reality check

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has given Bongani Zungu a reality check, insisting that the midfielder needs to pull up his socks. Zungu returned to…
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Kaizer Chiefs during the Carling Cup
3 years ago

Zwane reveals why players struggle to adapt to life at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has revealed why many of the club's players struggle to adapt to life at the Soweto giants. Zwane states that Chiefs…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup Last 32
3 years ago

Shalulile brace powers Sundowns to Nedbank Cup Last 16

Mamelodi Sundowns progressed to the next round of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Richards Bay FC 3-2 on Tuesday as Peter Shalulile scored a brace. Mosa…
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane giving instructions during a game
3 years ago

The worrying factor that keeps Chiefs coach Zwane up at night

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has revealed the worrying factor that keeps him up at night as his team continues to blow hot and cold this season. Zwane's…
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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro
3 years ago

Why Pirates coach Riveiro was a happy man despite defeat to Sundowns

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why he was a happy man despite losing one nil to Mamelodi Sundowns at home on Saturday in a DStv Premiership…
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3 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns defeat Orlando Pirates for 15th straight victory

Mamelodi Sundowns made it 15 victories in 15 league matches after overpowering Orlando Pirates with a slender 1-0 victory in the DStv Premiership on Saturday…
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Tapelo Xoki in action for Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki describes Sundowns tie as ‘game of their lives’

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki has described their encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership on Saturday 4 February as a 'game of…
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Bandile Shandu with some of his teammates at Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Bandile Shandu reveals Orlando Pirates’ plan to beat Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates fullback Bandile Shandu has revealed the Soweto giants' plan to beat Mamelodi Sundowns when the two teams meet at Orlando Stadium on…
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Makhehlene.Makhaula during a training session at Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Xoki outlines attributes that makes Makhaula a good signing for Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki has outlined the attributes that make highly-rated midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula a good for the Soweto giants.…
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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during a game
3 years ago

Jose Riveiro on facing Sundowns: ‘It’s going to be an open game’

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why he believes their clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 04 February in the DStv Premiership will…
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Zakhele Lepasa in action for Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Orlando Pirates’ Riveiro explains decision to loan Zakhele Lepasa

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained the reasoning behind Zakhele Lepasa's loan move to SuperSport United on PSL transfer deadline day. The…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi at training
3 years ago

Nkosinathi Sibisi reveals one important element Pirates has improved on

Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has revealed one element the team has improved on in the remaining matches of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season.…
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