Poza Rica Overview

The Chloorkop outfit have long been known for their aggressive pursuit of the best talent in South African football, and their current defensive stable is no exception. With five high-profile right-backs now fighting for a single spot in Miguel Cardoso’s starting XI, questions have been raised about whether the Brazilians are over-stocking their squad.

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.