Fernando Da Cruz and his team are preparing for one of the most significant tests in the Premier Soccer League as they get ready to host the African champions at FNB Stadium. Former Amakhosi midfielder Frank Makua believes the current squad possesses a unique blend of youth, speed and cultural understanding that will propel the Soweto club to victory on Saturday afternoon.
In an opening match of the jam-packed Premier Soccer League weekend, Stellies crushed Gallants on Friday night at Athlone Stadium, with a development graduate netting a hat-trick to give the home side three points. The Winelands-based side collected its first maximum points of the 2026/27 campaign after failing to register a win in their opening two matches.
The Amakhosi midfielder has declared that the squad’s confidence and mentality are at an all-time high as they prepare to host the Brazilians. The home side are looking to maintain their perfect start to the Premier Soccer League season following back-to-back victories against Kruger United and Sekhukhune United.
It was raining goals at Seshego Stadium as Rise and Shine went toe-to-toe with Stellies in an entertaining encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. The Chilli Boys also played out a draw with the Natal Rich Boys, while Gallants and Kruger United settled for a goalless stalemate. Meanwhile, in the KwaZulu-Natal derby, Durban City and Arrows drew 0-0 while newly promoted Milford got their first ever top flight points against Siwelele.
Hot on the heels of the news that Evidence Makgopa has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury, comes the reveal that Thalente Mbatha also has a knee injury that will, according to medical experts, probably require surgery and an extended period of rehabilitation.
Former Amakhosi star has delivered a stern set of instructions to the new defender as the Bafana Bafana international begins his journey at Naturena. The 27-year-old arrived with a big reputation but has found himself on the fringes during the opening weeks of the 2026/27 campaign.
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