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Chiefs recruitment under fire as Da Cruz questioned after CCC exit

Amakhosi former star Thabiso Malatsi has launched a scathing assessment of the club’s current state, suggesting the squad lacks the quality required to compete at the highest level. The retired midfielder believes the recent recruitment strategy has failed to provide the depth necessary for a club of Soweto giants' stature.

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Da Cruz explains Leaner absence in Chiefs exit

The Glamour Boys' continental ambitions came to a heartbreaking end on Friday evening as the Soweto giants were dumped out of the Confed Cup by Red Arrows. While the penalty shootout defeat stung the Amakhosi faithful, much of the post-match talk centered on the unexpected absence of goalkeeper Leaner.

Da Cruz defends Chiefs after CAF exit

The French coach has come to the defence of his players following their heartbreaking exit from the CAF Confederation Cup. Despite a dominant second-leg display, the Soweto giants were unable to overcome Red Arrows in a tense penalty shootout.

Chiefs crash out against Arrows: 'Jnr is killing our team; Hope this is Da Cruz last game'

Amakhosi arrived at the famous KwaZulu-Natal venue with their CAF Confederation Cup hopes hanging by a thread after a 1-0 first-leg defeat. The Glamour Boys fought back to force a penalty shootout but ultimately fell short, bringing their continental campaign to a heartbreaking end.

Chiefs vs Red Arrows: How to watch, squad news, form & predictions

GOAL brings you all the details as Amakhosi take on the Airmen at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The Glamour Boys are 1-0 down from the away leg and will need to up their performance levels if they hope to progress to the group stages of the competition.

Mthethwa: Chiefs will 'die' for CAF win

Sibongiseni Mthethwa has delivered a defiant rallying cry as the Soweto club prepares for a high-stakes continental showdown against Zambia’s Red Arrows. The midfielder insists the Amakhosi squad is prepared for ultimate sacrifice to ensure they overturn a deficit and secure their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.