The Tunisian coach guided his side to an important continental victory, with City taking the upper hand after the visitors conceded an own goal. The result puts the KwaZulu-Natal team in a strong position to progress to the second preliminary round, with the side now looking to complete the job and seal their passage when they return to action next weekend.
The Brazilians tactician has identified squad depth and the ability to handle a congested fixture list due to continental competition as the defining factors in this season's Premier Soccer League title race. As the Tshwane giants battle for supremacy against the Buccaneers and a resurgent Amokhosi, the Portuguese coach believes the upcoming continental schedule will test the true mettle of the league's heavyweights.
Amakhosi's football manager has laid down a very clear mandate for their new head coach by revealing that the Frenchman has been tasked with delivering the league title and winning cups. He also hinted that Chiefs transfer business was not over and the club is still in the market for players that can help them achieve their goals.
The Soweto giants winger has delivered a stark reality check to the new arrival, explaining the psychological weight of representing South Africa's most supported club. The former Stellenbosch attacker faces a daunting task as he looks to establish himself in a squad undergoing a massive transformation under Fernando Da Cruz.
The were rumours in the media that Amakhosi were not quite done with Stellenbosch FC after landing Langelihle Phili and that proved to be the case on Thursday when it was announced that Faiz Abrahams had signed a season-long loan with an option to buy with the Naturena club.
South Africa's participating clubs discovered their opponents in the preliminary rounds of continental competition for the 2026-2027 season after the draw ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
