The 20-year-old player has made himself one of the best defenders in the Premier Soccer League, but a South African football legend Andries Mpondo feels the Buccaneers starlet should be moved up the pitch into midfield. The former Moroka Swallows midfielder's views have sparked some debate.
The Hluhluwe-born defender has been on a rapid rise since making his professional football debut in March. He has established himself as an important player for both club and country. But a former footballer is convinced that the Buccaneers and Bafana Bafana central defender is not being fully utilised.
The duo are understood to be among many trainees who have enrolled for the course that is expected to run for more than one week. The Masandawana chair already possesses a CAF D licence, which he trained for over two years ago.
Amajita reached the knockout phase of the global tournament for the second time following their win over the Young Stars and Stripes. First-half goals were enough to earn the Southern African side the win.
It is now down to eight teams in the Beer Cup after heavyweights like Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns found themselves among the eight sides eliminated. Now, interesting quarter-final matchups have been confirmed as the defending champions are still in vying to reclaim this trophy.
The Soweto giants are pushing their continental ambitions while also trying to make a big mark on the domestic scene. They have passed through the first hurdle of the quest to play in the group stages of CAF tournaments and now know who they will meet in the last qualifying round.
The Portuguese star was sent off in the 85th minute for a rough challenge on his opponent, handing Marumo Gallants a numerical advantage in a tightly contested and dramatic encounter. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa eventually prevailed as Downs were hit with another season setback.
The Bucs' youngster could not complete the Saturday game against Siwlele, and these injury fears rose just before he joined his national teammates for Bafana games ahead. However, the Sea Robbers tactician has called for patience as the forward is assessed.
Masandawana have suffered yet another setback in the season after Bahlabane Ba Ntwa progressed at their expense in the Carling Knockout Cup. Unable to score within regulation time, the Tshwane giants were pushed all the way to extra time and a penalty shootout, where their opponents prevailed.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa managed to keep the PSL heavyweights at bay for 120 minutes, forcing the match winner to be decided from the spot kicks. Generally, the game summed up Sundowns' struggle so far this term: disjointed and unable to create enough chances and even score from the few they get; a team that pales in comparison to what they were in previous seasons.
The former Morocco international is delighted with what he has seen from a couple of his new players and has committed to helping them hit even greater heights.
Despite signing for Bucs when his career was overshadowed by off-pitch reports of indiscipline, the Bafana Bafana star has settled well with the Soweto giants. In fact, he has established himself as a key first-teamer in the short period he has been with the club.
The Buccaneers have so far shown a high level of seriousness in Africa and the big win over Tse Nala might instil fear in their future opponents in this competition. The Sea Robbers' tactician opens up on a plan that worked well for them, exactly how they wanted things to turn out.
The Sea Robbers recorded a big victory to make progress in the CAF Champions League. Tshepang Moremi and Yanela Mbuthuma scored twice each as Abdeslam Ouaddou's men beat their opponents from Lesotho 4-0 in this first preliminary round, second leg tie at Orlando Stadium on Saturday and seal a 7-0 aggregate victory.
It was an afternoon of two Buccaneers players scoring a double each for a 4-0 win at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to ease through to the next round of this continental competition following a 7-0 aggregate result. The big victory was a statement win by the Soweto giants who continue with their bid to win this tournament for the first time since 1995.
The Buccaneers have one foot in the second prelliminary round of this continental competition after a big win in the first leg. They now host their visitors from Lesotho at Orlando Stadium on Saturday in this second leg of the first preliminary round.
The 20-year-old is now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia after spending just one season playing Premier Soccer League football for the Soweto giants. He is now a teammate of a former Liverpool star who helped the Reds to winning big trophies and the former Premier League star shares his experiences about playing wth some of the world's top football stars.
Durban City now have the same points as Orlando Pirates after a goalless draw against Stellenbosch, while Chilli Boys collected a point that took them above Siwelele FC, although they remain in the relegation zone.
Just after suffering a setback in the CAF Confederation Cup, Amakhosi's return to league action has not alleviated pressure, but it has added more after a draw against Marumo Gallants. Although crucial points have been dropped, it will remain a memorable day for Khanyisa Mayo, who scored his debut goal.
The record has been set straight on what really happened between the star and the Sea Robbers after months of speculation before the loan move. Despite what was said, the agent believes the club is fault-free and that the player's love of Bucs never wavered.
The Buccaners were one of the most active teams in the transfer market, bringing in players who made an immediate impact at the club. That has left their coach more than satisfied with the business they conducted. But the Soweto giants are now under intense scrutiny to see if the men they signed will help the club break Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance of the PSL.
The Soweto giants laboured to a slim win in their latest South African top flight assignment to make it four league victories in a row after a poor start to the PSL season.
Local coaches continue to get big jobs in foreign lands, providing the country with a deep pool of experienced trainers, something that could benefit Bafana Bafana in future. Morocco has now become a place where South African tacticians are trusted.
Although it is considered a scrappy win, the Sea Robbers and their fans will care less so long as they collect maximum points. After recording the fourth consecutive win, the performance of some players has been scrutinised, with some fans calling for them to be axed.
