La Roche VF Overview

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.

The Soweto giants find themselves under intense scrutiny following another disappointing defensive display that has raised serious questions about the personnel at Naturena. Despite a tactical shift toward a more conservative approach, Amakhosi continue to struggle with the most basic defensive fundamentals on the pitch.

Red Arrows head coach has sent a chilling warning to Amakhosi, claiming there is an 80 per cent chance the South African giants will be dumped out of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Zambian side holds a slender one-goal advantage heading into a high-stakes second-leg encounter in Johannesburg.

Usuthu have emerged as the surprise package of the current Premier Soccer League season, surging into the upper echelons of the table under Arthur Zwane. However, despite their explosive start, sceptics remain unconvinced that the Durban-based outfit can truly go the distance in a title race.