In anticipation of this week’s edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features included in issue 988. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31.

Is it panic button time at Chiefs?

After a poor campaign last season for Amakhosi, there were huge expectations from the Khosi faithful, bolstered by the team showing real promise throughout the pre-season. However, after being eliminated from the MTN8 and a loss in their first league game, Soccer Laduma takes an in-depth look at whether it is too early to start pressing the panic buttons at Naturena.

Is Billiat worth R37 million?

The PSL’s 2015/16 Footballer of the Season, Khama Billiat, was instrumental in Mamelodi Sundowns’ double-winning team. Now, after attracting international interest, Mamelodi Sundowns have slapped a hefty price of R37 million on their star player. Soccer Laduma’s Kyle Smith takes a look at whether the Zimbabwean is really worth the megabucks that Downs are asking for him.

Themba Sikhakhane interview

Soccer Laduma’s Lunga Adam chats to Orlando Pirates’ new right back, previously from Golden Arrows, Themba Sikhakhane. The versatile player shares his excitement at joining Muhsin Ertugral’s star-studded Buccaneers.

Also in issue 988…

Lars Lagerback interview

Iceland’s former coach, Lars Lagerback, had an impressive four years with the tiny island nation’s national team. In this exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma’s David Kappel, the mentor shares the secrets to his success and what South Africa can learn from Icelandic football.

Bafana v Mauritania preview

Soccer Laduma’s Siseko Gwegwe takes a look at the direction in which Bafana Bafana is heading after failing to qualify for AFCON 2017 under the mentorship of Coach Shakes Mashaba. What can we expect going forward for the beleaguered national team.

NFD focus

Witbank Spurs’ winger, Elasto Kapowezha Jr, opens up to Soccer Laduma’s Peter Raath about his skills, teammates, family and Mr Themba Mafu.

Revolving column

This week we hear from Chippa United’s assistant coach, Mbuyiselo Samba, about the team’s growing potency.

Siyagobhoza

In this week’s round-up of the ever-beloved Siyagobhoza, the crew bares news that Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to bring a former midfielder back into the team, Makudubela’s Bucs deal is revealed, and Chiefs’ emergency plans are uncovered, as well as much, much more!

Grab a copy of the latest issue of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don’t miss it!