Atletico Suzuka Overview

The 39-year-old tactician has enjoyed a flawless start to his tenure in Egypt, guiding Pyramids FC to the summit of the table with six consecutive victories. The South African tactician is already earning rave reviews for his composed approach as he looks to break the traditional dominance of Cairo's heavyweights.

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.