The title contenders: Four clubs chasing Premiership glory

Can Orlando Pirates win back-to-back Betway Premiership titles after beating Mamelodi Sundowns to top spot last season. The battle for the 2026/27Betway Premiershiptitle is expected to revolve around four clubs with genuine ambitions of lifting South African football’s biggest prize. Defending championsOrlando Pirates,Mamelodi Sundowns,Kaizer ChiefsandAmaZuluall begin the new campaign believing they have assembled squads capable of challenging near the summit.

Each club enters the season with a different story to tell, but all know consistency over 30 matches will determine who will lift South Africa’s biggest domestic prize. Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou as the Buccaneers refine their tactical setup ahead of the new Betway Premiership season. Photo: Backpagepix Defending champions Orlando Pirates begin the season carrying the burden of expectation after ending their 14-year wait for league glory. Abdeslam Ouaddou now faces arguably an even tougher task – defending the title while balancing the demands of the CAF Champions League and three domestic cup competitions.