The Winelands club's head coach has expressed concern over a mounting injury crisis that threatens to derail his side’s momentum. As the Maroons prepare for a high-stakes encounter against Amakhosi, the veteran tactician admits that his squad depth is being pushed to the limit at a critical juncture of the season.
The Glamour Boys are set to host Gavin Hunt's men at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night as they look to return to winning ways after a pair of draws against Polokwane City and Golden Arrows stalled their momentum and saw them fall off the title pace maintained by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Amakhosi head coach has admitted he is uncertain whether his squad currently possesses the consistency required to overhaul their title rivals at the summit of the Betway Premiership. Despite an encouraging start to the campaign that sees The Glamour Boys remain undefeated, the French tactician is wary of the gap that still exists between his rebuilding project and the established heavyweights of South African football.
Stellenbosch FC have officially strengthened their midfield options with the capture of Nigerian talent Lateef Adeyanju Kazeem on a free transfer. The former Plateau United man arrives at the Winelands club with high expectations as they look to maintain their competitive edge in the domestic top flight.
Columnist Lerato Mkhondo says The Glamour Boys need to start acting like the giants they are even if they have to draw some inspiration from their Big Three rivals to give their supporters something to celebrate.
Kaizer Chiefs youth coach Jimmy Jambo has issued a firm reminder regarding the development of the club's brightest prospects following their recent silverware success. While the Under-18 side continues to dominate the youth scene, the former Amakhosi defender insists that a patient approach is vital for their long-term transition into senior football.