Catarinense playoff Overview

With the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach hitting the ground running at Bafana, a handful of players are raising their hands to be considered for the squad in the near future. A Mamelodi Sundowns star and several Orlando Pirates players are amongst the names knocking hard on the door of the South African senior men's national team.

The striker's highly anticipated return to South African football has yet to spark into life, leaving many fans and pundits questioning his role at Downs. Having spent years in France with RC Strasbourg, the Bafana Bafana international was expected to dominate the Betway Premiership, but he currently finds himself on the periphery of the first team.

Former Gallants head coach has sensationally hit out at the club's hierarchy following his ruthless dismissal just five matches into the new Betway Premiership season. The experienced tactician, who arrived with high expectations after a successful stint at Polokwane City, has broken his silence to reveal the internal frustrations that led to his departure.

The Amakhosi prospect is determined to use the international stage as a springboard for his professional breakthrough at the Soweto giants. Having been named in the Amajita squad, the talented midfielder is looking to follow the blueprint set by recent academy graduates who successfully transitioned to the senior ranks.