Bucs legend has offered a sobering assessment of the club's emerging talent, suggesting the current crop of starlets still has a long way to go to reach the summit of South African football. Despite the excitement surrounding the new-look squad, the former skipper believes the gulf between the youngsters and their main rivals remains evident.
Masandawana has sent a clear warning to Wiliete SC, insisting the South African champions are ready to unleash their full attacking power in Friday’s crucial continental clash. The Brazilians find themselves in a tense position after a frustrating stalemate in Angola, but the message from Chloorkop is one of supreme confidence.
South African football now shifts it's focus to the second domestic cup competition of the season as the fixture details for the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 have been released.
Wiliete SC head coach Beto Bianchi is reportedly recovering after an alleged physical altercation occurred following his side's CAF Champions League meeting with Mamelodi Sundowns. The Angolan club has hit out at the incident, which saw the veteran manager require medical attention after the final whistle.
The African champions have officially completed the signing of highly-rated South African youth international Lazola Maku. The Amajita captain joins as a free agent, marking a significant addition to the club's long-term project at Chloorkop.
The Brazilians were unable to find a breakthrough against Wiliete, but head coach Miguel Cardoso has stressed the need to respect the quality of their opponents. The Tshwane giants will now look to turn things around in the return leg as they continue their quest to retain the CAF Champions League crown.
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