Eintracht Norderstedt Overview

The 40-year-old has been given an opportunity to prove his mettle as a coach. After working as an assistant to Adnan Beganovic, he is now at the helm of the Rockets, who are in the Nedbank Cup final, which is a big test for him.

The Brazilians are back at the top of the log standings following a 1-0 victory over Rise and Shine at Seshego Stadium on Wednesday. The narrow win boosted their chances of lifting the league title for the ninth time in a row.

Fresh from their hard-fought Soweto Derby draw, Amakhosi were brought crashing back to earth as the Bloemfontein outfit swiftly punctured their renewed confidence. Lehlohonolo Seema’s side took another significant step away from the relegation zone with a performance full of purpose and conviction. The defeat not only snapped the Naturena side’s unbeaten run and dented their hopes of securing a stable top-three finish, but also tested the growing faith they had begun to place in the tactical approach of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.

The Tshwane giants are standing on the precipice of continental immortality as they prepare for a high-stakes CAF Champions League final for the second season running. After the heartbreak of last year, veteran tactician Owen da Gama believes the Brazilians have finally forged the steel necessary to reclaim the throne.