Playoff Overview

I’m glad Coach Jingles' return to Bafana Bafana was marked by an impressive victory over Guinea in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. It makes it a little easier for me to clear my chest says columnist Lerato Mkhondo.

Tanzanian giants have touched down in South Africa for an intensive 10-day training camp designed to push the squad to its absolute limits. The former Stellenbosch head coach is determined to use this period in Polokwane to fine-tune his tactical approach before a season-defining run of fixtures.

Masandawana have evolved into such a formidable force in African football that even the stars of Morocco’s elite are desperate to secure a move to Chloorkop. The South African coach has lifted the lid on the growing prestige of the Brazilians across the continent.

The Brazilians full-back has laid down a significant marker for the South African giants following their impressive continental success on the global stage. After securing the FIFA African-Asia-Pacific Cup with a hard-fought victory over Al-Malaki, the 31-year-old is already looking toward future dominance. He believes that maintaining their status as Africa’s premier club is the only way to ensure the Pretoria giants continue to rub shoulders with the world’s elite.