With the MTN8 concluding over the weekend, South African football now shifts it's focus to the second domestic cup as the fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 32 have been revealed after the official draw on Wednesday night.
Chiefs are currently navigating a significant midfield selection headache following a string of injuries to key first-team personnel. However, former Amakhosi winger Thuso Phala believes the club was right to sanction the departure of Thabo Cele earlier this season.
The Winelands-based side's coach has delivered a sobering assessment of his team’s title credentials, effectively ruling out a challenge for the top spots this season. Following a hard-fought draw against Kaizer Chiefs, the veteran tactician admitted that the financial might and squad depth of the league's frontrunners have created an insurmountable gap.
Amakhozi were forced into an emergency reshuffle just moments before their clash with Stellenbosch FC after a major administrative oversight came to light. The late drama saw Faiz Abrahams removed from the starting line-up despite having been initially named to face his parent club.
Stellies' coach has lauded the immediate impact of the utility star following the midfielder's debut for the club against Amakhosi. Despite a period of inactivity abroad, the former Bafana Bafana star completed a full 90 minutes at FNB Stadium to help his new side secure a hard-fought draw.
The Glamour assistant coach has broken his silence on the tactical choices that saw the Glamour Boys field an unusually defensive line-up in their latest outing. The decision has sparked debate among the Amakhosi faithful after the side failed to secure all three points in a frustrating home encounter.
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