The former Orlando Pirates coach has gone on to create history beyond Mzansi borders, with the 39-year-old tactician once again underlining his pedigree. Having already shown his capability during his spells at Mayfair and Chloorkop, the latest cup triumph with his current side came as no surprise to Pitso Mosimane, who had long foreseen Mokwena’s success and publicly backed him when he appointed him as his assistant at Sundowns.

The 20-year-old defender has now scored twice for his club as he continues to stamp his authority as a first-team player. Amakhosi loaned him out with the specific reason of helping him earn more playtime, something that he would not have had were he to stay put at Naturena.

The 2025 finalists served the continent and the world with pure footballing drama, from a controversial penalty to a protest and a late, fate-deciding goal, which will be remembered for years to come. The Lions of Teranga, who appeared in their third final in the last four editions, withstood the storm and became the African champions once again. Morocco, who came close to ending their 50-year wait for another continental trophy, will live to fight another day after narrowly missing out on the title on home soil.

The Brazilians are back from the 2025 AFCON break and resume their bid to win the Premier Soccer League title when they host Mswenko Boys at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Monday. Starting the year part of the chasing pack seeking to dislodge Orlando Pirates from the top of the table, Masandawana need nothing short of victory in their backyard amid some pressure on coach Miguel Cardoso.

The experienced coach has been without a job for the past year since leaving his position at Esteghlal FC in the Iranian Pro League. During his time unattached, he has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs and, more recently, a possible return to Chloorkop. The coach himself has admitted that several clubs have approached him, but none of the offers met his expectations.

The Soweto giants have concluded a partnership with a club from their neighbouring country. The move has attracted so many reactions from football fans, most of them mocking the agreement between the two teams. Questions have been raised about what the Soweto giants will benefit from the relationship.

Masandadawana have been dominant in this fixture, but Amakhosi were on another level and delivered a display that their rivals did not match. The victory also means the defending champions have extended their winning run to five games. Although Chiefs will celebrate their win, deep down, they know the victory hands their Soweto rivals a huge advantage in the title race.

Following the unexpected announcement by the Confederation of African Football a month ago that the Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years from 2028, the football fraternity was left with questions, with some publicly criticising the decision and alleging European influence. However, the Masandawana owner has moved to clear the air, firmly denying any involvement from the Western World.