TS Galaxy Crowned Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup Champions After Dominant Weekend as 14 New Signings Signal Ambitious Season
TS Galaxy head into the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season with momentum firmly on their side after lifting the 2026 Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup and unveiling 14 new signings in an eventful weekend that underlined the club’s ambitions.
The Rockets capped off an impressive pre-season campaign by defeating newly promoted Kruger United 3–1 in Sunday’s final at Kanyamazane Stadium to claim the provincial title.
Galaxy proved too strong for Kruger United in the final, with Nhlakanipho Ngwenya scoring twice before Seluleko Mahlambi added a third to seal a convincing victory.
The Rockets had booked their place in the final with a 2–0 semifinal win over The Bees, while Kruger United edged Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars 1–0 to reach the title decider.
The triumph provided another encouraging performance for Galaxy as they continue preparations for the upcoming Betway Premiership campaign.
Galaxy’s success extended beyond the team trophy, with the club collecting five individual honours at the tournament.
Nhlakanipho Ngwenya finished as joint Golden Boot winner after scoring two goals, sharing the award with Kruger United’s Khethukuthula Ndlovu.
Galaxy players and staff also swept several of the tournament’s major accolades:
Joint Golden Boot: Nhlakanipho Ngwenya (TS Galaxy) and Khethukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United)
Man of the Match (Final): Seluleko Phara Mahlambi
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Ira Tape
Coach of the Tournament: Bernard Parker
Player of the Tournament: Mpho Mvelase
The awards capped a memorable weekend for the Mpumalanga outfit as they continued to build confidence ahead of the new season.
TS Galaxy Crowned Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup Champions After Dominant Weekend (Image: Mpumalanga Provincial Government)
Galaxy Unveil 14 New Signings
Before Sunday’s triumph, Galaxy had already made headlines by unveiling 14 new players on Saturday as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign gathered pace.
The club held a prayer session at Proclamation Hill in Pretoria before introducing its latest recruits, signalling a major squad rebuild ahead of next month’s Premier Soccer League kick-off.
The new arrivals are:
Bongani van Heiden
Anslin William
Simthandile Sishi
Lennol Mathebula
Edson Khumalo
Zuko Gxabuza
Mpho Maoke
Sifiso Ngobeni
Thabelo Tshikwete
Nhlakanipho Ngwenya
Siphesihle Tati
Azola Jakalashe
Katekane Mhlongo
Camagu Mdevulana
Positive Signs Ahead of the New Season
With silverware already secured in pre-season, an influx of new talent, and individual brilliance recognised across the tournament, TS Galaxy appear determined to do well in the upcoming season.
The Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup success provides Bernard Parker and his squad with an early confidence boost as they turn their attention to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.