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The 45-year-old tactician has wasted no time in setting the bar high for his tenure, targeting a historic continental qualification for the Limpopo-based outfit. Following the departure of Mohafe, the returning mentor believes Rise and Shine are capable of disrupting the established order in the Premier Soccer League this season.

Masandawana legend believes the club is finally reaping the rewards of a structured preparation period following years of a relentless fixture schedule. The former captain suggests that the extended break and European tour will prove vital as the Brazilians look to challenge for domestic dominance.

The Masandawana mentor has sent a definitive message to the club's emerging talents, insisting that their promotion to the senior ranks is based purely on merit rather than sentiment. As the Brazilians prepare for a grueling domestic and continental campaign, the Portuguese tactician has made it clear that he expects his young charges to contribute immediately to the first-team cause.