With the weekend's first round qualifying all wrapped up in both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, the PSL's participants now know who they will be facing in the next knockout round after the international break.
Durban City FC secured their progression in the CAF Confederation Cup with a professional 2-1 victory over Rukinzo FC at the Intwari Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The result ensures Khalil Ben Youssef’s side advance to the next round of the competition with a 3-1 aggregate score line following their narrow first-leg advantage.
The Tunisian coach guided his side to an important continental victory, with City taking the upper hand after the visitors conceded an own goal. The result puts the KwaZulu-Natal team in a strong position to progress to the second preliminary round, with the side now looking to complete the job and seal their passage when they return to action next weekend.
The Brazilians tactician has identified squad depth and the ability to handle a congested fixture list due to continental competition as the defining factors in this season's Premier Soccer League title race. As the Tshwane giants battle for supremacy against the Buccaneers and a resurgent Amokhosi, the Portuguese coach believes the upcoming continental schedule will test the true mettle of the league's heavyweights.
Amakhosi's football manager has laid down a very clear mandate for their new head coach by revealing that the Frenchman has been tasked with delivering the league title and winning cups. He also hinted that Chiefs transfer business was not over and the club is still in the market for players that can help them achieve their goals.
