Downs veteran has issued a defiant message to his teammates as the Brazilians prepare for a hostile reception in Morocco. Despite facing significant travel complications, the South African giants are determined to protect their slender lead and secure continental glory.
The Brazilians starlet has emerged as a key target for several clubs following his impressive performances in the DStv Diski Challenge. The young goalkeeper is now being closely monitored by Usuthu and Kruger United as he weighs up his future at Chloorkop.
The Army coach Alexandre Santos has insisted that the continental crown is still within reach for his side despite their 1-0 disadvantage after the first leg at Loftus Versfeld. As they take the Pretoria side back to Rabat, he has a simple message for his team as they seek their first African trophy since 1985.
The Bafana Bafana international did not hold back in clarifying what the future would look like if it were entirely up to him, but the final decision rests with the Chloorkop hierarchy regarding his next step, as his loan spell edges towards its conclusion after a stellar campaign away from his parent club.
The Chloorkop outfit are within touching distance of continental immortality, but the Raja Club Athletic coach has cautioned the South African side that the real battle is only just beginning. While Masandawana head into the second leg brimming with confidence after their first-leg win at Loftus Versfeld, they must now endure a baptism of fire in North Africa if they are to cross the finish line and complete the job.
With all eyes on the final second-leg clash against AS FAR in Morocco and history within reach, the Tshwane giants are not only chasing continental glory but looking to push beyond Africa after securing a narrow first-leg lead, determined to finish the job and secure their place at the top table of global club football.
Masandawana have reportedly finally departed for Morocco after a tense 24-hour delay over landing permit issues threatened to disrupt their CAF Champions League final preparations, with the squad initially stranded at OR Tambo International Airport before clearance was eventually secured.
Former Masandawana star Thabo Nthethe has sent a firm warning to the Portuguese coach ahead of the club's high-stakes Champions League final second leg against AS FAR. Despite the veteran centre-back returning from suspension, the legendary defender believes disrupting the current backline partnership would be a fatal mistake for the Brazilians.
The Brazilians midfielder has sent a clear message of intent ahead of the decisive second leg of the CAF Champions League final. Following a narrow 1-0 victory over the Moroccan side in the opening encounter, the Chilean star insists the South African giants possess the psychological edge required to secure continental glory.
The Brazilians midfielder has revealed how they meticulously planned to target a specific mobility issue in the Moroccan side's backline that allowed the hosts to dominate the proceedings at Loftus Versfeld and will hopefully carry that same tactical advantage into the second leg.
The private charter travel arrangements the Pretoria club had made to travel to the CAF Champions League second leg in Rabat were delayed by 24 hours after North African authorities failed to grant permission for plane to land.
The Brazilians boss has thrown his full support behind his defender, insisting the 28-year-old is ready for the international stage. With coach Hugo Broos set to name his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup next week, the timing of Cardoso’s endorsement could not be more significant.
The Brazilians legend has sent a clear message to the loanee, who is preparing to settle his future ahead of the new season. The former Masandawana captain believes the left-back must prioritise playing time over the prestige of returning to Chloorkop.
The former Premier Soccer League coach has thrown his weight behind the Tshwane giants as they look to conquer Africa this weekend. The veteran tactician believes the Brazilians have what it takes to navigate a treacherous second-leg trip to Morocco and finally add a second star to their crest.
The Tshwane giants stand on the cusp of continental immortality, and a towering figure from the club’s golden era has thrown his weight behind the cause. After grinding out a slender first-leg advantage, the current Portuguese mentor expressed heartfelt appreciation for the backing of the legendary former Masandawana coach.
The ambitious Libyan giants are apparently not content with luring Thembinkosi Lorch and Stephane Aziz Ki to Tripoli and have set their sights on two Masandawana players to bolster the South African coach's squad.
The Masandawana head coach has earmarked the 20-year-old for greatness after a composed showing in the first leg of the Champions League final. Despite the weight of a continental showdown, the winger delivered a performance beyond his years as the Brazilians secured a vital 1-0 advantage over Moroccan giants AS FAR.
The Brazilians will take a slender lead to Morocco for the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, but defender Keanu Cupido is under no illusions about the hostile atmosphere awaiting the South African giants in Rabat that will test their resolve to the limit.
The Al-Zaeem boss has refused to throw in the towel after his side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the South African side in the first leg of the continental showpiece. Despite the setback at Loftus Versfeld, the Portuguese tactician believes the tie is far from over as the Moroccans prepare for the return leg on home soil.
The Chloorkop side is just one step away from making history as the first Premier Soccer League team to lift the Champions League trophy twice. Following their narrow home victory on Sunday afternoon, the Brazilians head into the decisive second leg with a slender one-goal advantage. While the margin leaves little room for error and calls for caution away from home, the Portuguese tactician remains confident his charges have what it takes to finish the job in Morocco and seal a historic triumph.
The Tshwane side arrived with ambitions of pushing for a second star and making amends for last season’s CAF Champions League final heartbreak, but they were met by a Moroccan outfit equally determined to make history of their own. As Miguel Cardoso had planned, Sundowns managed to get the result while also keeping a clean sheet. Although the narrow scoreline may not be enough to feel fully comfortable, the second leg will ultimately determine whether the South African giants have done enough to put one hand on the trophy.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the continent's premier competition final first leg encounter between Miguel Cardoso's Masandawana and Alexandre Santos' Al-Zaeem at a sold out Loftus Versfeld as the Pretoria-based club look for a significant advantage to take to Morocco for the second leg next weekend.
The Tshwane giants' head coach has moved to quell growing anxiety regarding the state of the Loftus Versfeld pitch ahead of their monumental CAF Champions League Final clash. The tactical mastermind opened up on the extreme measures being taken behind the scenes to keep the surface in elite condition, despite a frantic schedule at the Pretoria venue.
The Brazilians legend Clayton Daniels has dismissed fears surrounding the club’s recent defensive struggles as they prepare for the first leg final of the continental clash. Despite a worrying trend at the back, the former Masandawana centre-back believes the magnitude of the upcoming game will see the players rise to the occasion.
The Al-Zaeem tactician has set his sights on a historic achievement as his side prepares to face the Brazilians in the final of Africa’s premier club competition. The Portuguese mentor is determined to steer the Moroccan giants to continental success, describing the prestigious occasion as the highlight of his coaching journey thus far.
Former PSL midfielder and now outspoken pundit Junior Khanye is at it again after claiming The Brazilians are still the favourites to secure the Betway Premiership title. Despite Orlando Pirates sitting in the driving seat following Masandawana's recent slip-up, the analyst is refusing to back down from his pre-season prediction.
The Tshwane giants mentor has set his sights on a tactical masterplan to secure the club's second Champions League title as they prepare for a titanic final clash against AS FAR. With the first leg set for Pretoria, the Portuguese tactician understands that the margins for error are nonexistent in Africa’s premier club competition.
The Masandawana left-back has lifted the lid on the relentless obsession driving the Brazilians’ pursuit of CAF Champions League glory. As the Tshwane giants gear up for a season-defining continental showdown, the message from the stands and the boardroom remains unwavering.
The Brazilians may be dreaming of adding a second star to their badge, but Eric Ramasike is ready to burst the bubble. In a scathing assessment of the Portuguese tenure, the former Masandawana midfielder has launched a blistering attack on the tactical direction of the club and suggested that the current regime is fundamentally failing to get the best out of Chloorkop’s star-studded arsenal.
Left-back Divine Lunga has insisted that the Brazilians are ready to banish the ghosts of last season's final as they prepare for a monumental continental clash against AS FAR. Despite a recent domestic setback, the Zimbabwean international is adamant that the Pretoria giants are focused on the ultimate prize.
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