Sekhukhune United: Coach Papi Zothwane, Stadium, Fixtures and the 2026/27 Season
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Sekhukhune United are one of the youngest clubs in the top flight, yet they finished in the top five in each of the last three seasons. This guide covers the coach change, home ground, results so far, coming games and the club’s short history.
Sekhukhune United at a Glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Babina Noko, Dinoko |
| Home area | Sekhukhune District, Limpopo |
| Home ground | Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane |
| Head coach | Papi Zothwane (since 1 September 2026) |
| Owner and chairman | Simon Malatji |
| League | PSL Premiership (since 2021/22) |
| Best league finish | 4th, in 2023/24 and 2024/25 |
| 2025/26 finish | 5th |
| Biggest final | Nedbank Cup runners-up, 2023 |
Coach Papi Zothwane
Sekhukhune started the 2026/27 season under Cedric Kaze, the Burundian coach who had worked at Kaizer Chiefs as assistant and later co-coach. The club announced him on 3 July 2026 as the replacement for Eric Tinkler. In August, Kaze told iDiski Times that the target was to finish at least in the top four.
The start was rough. Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune 1-0 in Polokwane and 3-0 at Orlando Stadium in the MTN8 semi-final in August, and also won the league game between the sides. On 1 September 2026 the club said Kaze had left by mutual agreement, with immediate effect, after seven games in charge.
Papi Zothwane, who was Kaze’s assistant, was promoted to head coach. Paulus Masehe is his assistant and Nascent Nkhwashu stays on as goalkeeper coach. Zothwane’s first league games were a 0-0 draw with TS Galaxy and a 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch.
Sekhukhune United 2026/27 Results So Far
| Date | Match | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Aug 2026 | Sekhukhune v Durban City, Seshego Stadium | League | Won 1-0 |
| Sun 9 Aug 2026 | AmaZulu v Sekhukhune, Chatsworth Stadium | MTN8 quarter-final | Won 4-3 after extra time |
| Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs v Sekhukhune, FNB Stadium | League | Lost 2-0 |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Sekhukhune v Polokwane City, Seshego Stadium | League | Won 2-0 |
| Sat 22 Aug 2026 | Sekhukhune v Orlando Pirates, Polokwane | MTN8 semi-final, first leg | Lost 1-0 |
| Sat 29 Aug 2026 | Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune, Orlando Stadium | MTN8 semi-final, second leg | Lost 3-0 (out, 4-0 on aggregate) |
| Sat 5 Sep 2026 | Sekhukhune v TS Galaxy, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium | League | Drew 0-0 |
| Fri 11 Sep 2026 | Stellenbosch v Sekhukhune, Athlone Stadium | League | Drew 1-1 |
| Sat 19 Sep 2026 | Richards Bay v Sekhukhune, Princess Magogo Stadium | League | Won 3-2 |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Sekhukhune v Marumo Gallants, Peter Mokaba Stadium | League | Won 2-1 |
| Sun 25 Oct 2026 | Sekhukhune v Richards Bay, New Peter Mokaba Stadium | Carling Knockout, last 16 | Won 3-1 |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026 | Milford v Sekhukhune, Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium | League | Lost 1-0 |
The PSL log counts one more league game that is not in the PSL results list: a 2-0 defeat away to Orlando Pirates in midweek between the two MTN8 semi-final legs, which made it three losses to the Bucs in eight days.
In the Carling Knockout last 16 on 25 October 2026, Chibuike Ohizu, Thabang Makubo and Bethuel Muzeu scored for Sekhukhune against Richards Bay. The full draw and results are on our Carling Knockout 2026 page.
Where Sekhukhune stand on the log
| PSL log after the 31 October 2026 games | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | 26 |
| 2. Orlando Pirates | 9 | 25 |
| 3. AmaZulu | 9 | 22 |
| 4. Milford | 10 | 18 |
| 5. Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | 14 |
| 6. Sekhukhune United | 9 | 14 |
Sekhukhune have scored nine league goals and conceded nine. Kaizer Chiefs are fifth only on goal difference. See the whole table on our PSL 2026/27 season guide.
Sekhukhune United Fixtures: Next Games
| Date | Match | Competition | Venue and kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune | Carling Knockout, quarter-final | Orlando Amstel Arena, kick-off to be confirmed |
| Postponed | Chippa United v Sekhukhune | League | Was set for 4 November 2026; new date not yet given |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Sekhukhune v Siwelele | League | Peter Mokaba Stadium, 18:00 |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Sekhukhune v AmaZulu | League | Peter Mokaba Stadium, 18:00 |
| Tue 15 Dec 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns v Sekhukhune | League | Loftus Versfeld, 19:30 |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Sekhukhune v Golden Arrows | League | Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30 |
| Sat 9 Jan 2027 | Kruger United v Sekhukhune | League | Mbombela Stadium, 15:30 |
| Sun 17 Jan 2027 | Sekhukhune v Kaizer Chiefs | League | Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30 |
These are the dates on the PSL fixture list in early November 2026. The PSL often moves games for TV and cup matches, so check psl.co.za close to match day.
The Carling Knockout tie is a rematch of the MTN8 semi-final. The winner plays in the semi-finals on 21 or 22 November 2026, and the final is on 12 December 2026. Our Orlando Pirates guide has the Bucs’ side of the fixture list.
Stadium: Where Sekhukhune Play
Sekhukhune’s main home ground is Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The club also plays some home games at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium next door and at Seshego Stadium, both in Polokwane. Polokwane City also play their home games in Polokwane, so the two Limpopo clubs share the city’s grounds.
The PSL fixture list names the venue for each game. Check it before you travel, because the ground can change from one home game to the next.
History and Trophies
The club began in 2019, when the owner of African All Stars, then in the SAFA Second Division, bought the National First Division status of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and moved the team to Limpopo as Sekhukhune United. In their first full season they won the National First Division in 2020/21 and were promoted.
| Season | League finish |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 1st in the National First Division (promoted) |
| 2021/22 | 11th |
| 2022/23 | 7th |
| 2023/24 | 4th |
| 2024/25 | 4th |
| 2025/26 | 5th |
Their biggest day so far was the 2023 Nedbank Cup final on 27 May 2023 at Loftus Versfeld. Vilakazi gave Sekhukhune the lead in the 13th minute, but Orlando Pirates won 2-1 with a Xoki penalty and a late goal from Terrence Dzvukamanja. Reaching the final gave Sekhukhune their first CAF Confederation Cup place, in 2023/24.
Sekhukhune United Questions
Who is the Sekhukhune United coach?
Papi Zothwane. He was promoted from assistant on 1 September 2026, after Cedric Kaze left by mutual agreement.
Where is Sekhukhune United’s home stadium?
Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Some home games are at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium or Seshego Stadium.
Who owns Sekhukhune United?
Simon Malatji is the club’s owner and chairman.
When is Sekhukhune United’s next game?
The Carling Knockout quarter-final away to Orlando Pirates at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The next league game listed is at home to Siwelele on 29 November 2026.
Where are Sekhukhune United on the PSL log?
Sixth, with 14 points from nine games, after the games of 31 October 2026.
Have Sekhukhune United won a trophy?
They won the National First Division in 2020/21. In the top flight their best cup run so far ended in the 2023 Nedbank Cup final, which they lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates.
More: PSL 2026/27 season guide, Carling Knockout 2026, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC.