FC Platinum Overview

The Chilli Boys once again defied the odds to retain their Premier Soccer League status, sealing survival with a crucial final-day win over the Soweto giants to avoid the relegation/promotion playoffs. In typical fashion, chairman Siviwe 'Chippa' Mpengesi made a daring late-season call by appointing Brandon Truter just a week before the decisive clash, a move that proved inspired as the Eastern Cape outfit completed another remarkable escape.

The renowned coach was recently linked with a return to North Africa with Pyramids FC but those reports may be wide of the mark as news has broken that Jingles is one of 80 applicants received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the soon-to-be vacant head coach role.

South African legend has hailed the leadership and longevity of the national team skipper as the goalkeeper nears a historic milestone. The Mamelodi Sundowns star is currently on the verge of overtaking Andre Arendse in the all-time appearance charts during Bafana's World Cup campaign.

Reflecting on his journey to the global stage, the versatile Mamelodi Sundowns star believes South Africa’s trademark fighting spirit could prove decisive when they step onto the pitch in Los Angeles. The 30-year-old left-back remains confident that Hugo Broos’ men are well-equipped to rise to the occasion and overcome the challenge ahead.