CAF Confederations Cup news

The experienced South African tactician has revisited his time with Al Ahly and said the African football governing body denied him a chance to make history with the Egyptian giants. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician led the Red Devils to three Champions League finals but lost the third one. Now he has pointed fingers at those he said are to blame.

The two-year tradition is set to end after the 2028 edition, and the decision to shift the continental tournament continues to attract criticism and applause almost in equal measure. For long, African football fans knew that the competition would be held biennially, and this wait will be prolonged given the recent decision made and announced by CAF's president, Patrice Motsepe. Now, one of Africa's most experienced and most respected coaches has shared his concerns, blasting the people in charge at CAF.

Although they are widely considered to be among the top three football giants in the country, Amakhosi have lagged behind in terms of success as compared to Bucs and Downs. Masandawana have dominated the Premier Soccer League in the last eight straight seasons, and the Buccaneers have stamped their authority in the domestic competitions. The Glamour Boys, on the other hand, boast last season's Nedbank Cup success, a trophy that ended their decade-long wait for a major gong.

The Soweto giants resume their group-stage campaign in this continental competition, aiming to secure their first win of the tournament phase. This marks their second trip outside South Africa after opening their campaign with a visit to Egypt. They now head to Zambia with a delegation that includes 22 players as they look to get their campaign back on track.

Since leaving Amakhosi in August 2023, the left winger has signed for four different clubs as he continues to battle for stability in his career. His move to the Bloemfontein-based outfit is seen as an opportunity to relaunch his game and finally realise the potential he showed early on. He is a player who previously had stints in Portugal and Lithuania, where he once looked destined to become a big name in South African football.

Amakhosi have signed just one player so far in the January transfer window, with the recruit arriving at Naturena on loan from Cape Town City and set to feature for the DStv Diski Challenge side. This means the Soweto giants are yet to make any new additions to their first-team squad despite the open window. A retired footballer has weighed in to outline what he believes should be Amakhosi’s key transfer priorities.

The Soweto giants have had a good run in the South African top-tier, where they are just two points from the top. The Glamour Boys are seen as a real force in the 2025/26 season thanks to the quality signings that they made at the beginning of the campaign. However, they have dropped points in matches they should be winning as the number of chances they create should result in more goals.

Amakhosi have released two players in the ongoing short January transfer window, hoping they get regular play-time to stand a chance of featuring for the senior team in the future. The Glamour Boys have not added any big names to their playing unit despite chasing major titles. Interestingly, both Masandawana and Bucs have brought in new faces.

As the Glamour Boys celebrated their win over Abafana Bes'thende, the latter's tactician felt they were undone by the officials. It was a vital win for the Soweto giants, who are desperate to return to the summit of Mzansi football after a decade-long struggle. Amakhosi are aiming to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates for the league title.

In a bid to allow some of their players to leave and get playtime, Bucs have released the two to their stars' league rivals. In the off-season transfer window, the Sea Robbers signed more than 10 players, and their strengthening mission has also continued in the mid-season window. With a huge playing squad, it is natural that some players will play more than others, and the fringe ones have been sent out on short-term deals.

After selling their prized asset, the Rockets managed a convincing win in their first game without the South African player. The attacker left the club and signed for Chicago Fire in the Major Soccer League, and his former team looked solid despite missing his vital services. The challenge for Galaxy now is whether they can keep the tempo or they will falter on the road and miss Dithejane's creativity in the final third.

The Western Cape team picked up crucial points on Tuesday evening with a victory over Sekhukhune United on their home turf, slowly moving themselves out of the relegation danger zone. The result marked former Kaizer Chiefs coach's first win in charge and a positive start to his tenure, although he was quick to raise fitness concerns regarding the players from Tshwane.

Since he was a teenager, the forward showed the potential of developing into a top player. Now, just 21, after making his presence felt in the Premier Soccer League, the South African star is set for an entirely new challenge after signing for Chicago Fire. Even before he was signed by the Major Soccer League side, he was a subject of intense interest from PSL giants Amakhosi and Masandawana.

Following the strong statement by Amakhosi football manager Bobby Motaung in recent weeks that the Soweto side had no intentions of signing new players, the surprising announcement of Cape Town City player Xhosa Manyana joining the Naturena-based team raised eyebrows. However, the club has since come forward to explain the reason behind the new acquisition.

The Glamour Boys have reportedly been chasing the experienced and versatile attacker for a couple of years now. He, however, left Young Africans of Tanzania for the former Rhulani Mokwena club, initially on loan, before the Botola Pro League side made his deal permanent. He is one of the quality players on the continent, explaining why Amakhosi have been repeatedly linked to him. However, those links have been put to bed in emphatic style by the club's head of recruitment.

The Glamour Boys bounced back to winning ways in their first game in 2026 to continue their chase for the Premier Soccer League title. The Soweto giants are now just two points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and a point less than traditional rivals Orlando Pirates. The victory was vital for the club ahead of the forthcoming CAF assignment.

The Soweto giants' Glamour Boys have not been as busy as their rivals in the ongoing short January transfer window. The technical team, as well as the management, believe they have enough quality players to challenge for the Premier Soccer League title, Nedbank Cup, and the CAF Confederation Cup in the ongoing edition.