The Soweto giants were drawn in Group D in the continental competition alongside two-time champions Zamalek SC, Al Masry, and ZESCO United. The draw took place on Monday afternoon in Randburg. A Chiefs official has reacted to the draw, indicating that they will be on a revenge mission.
Orlando Pirates were eliminated from the annual top-tier competition on the continent. However, the Glamour Boys, the Brazilians, and Stellies are set to represent Mzansi in the ongoing CAF inter-club tournaments, hoping to go to the latter stages and probably win the crown despite the anticipated stiff competition from other teams.
The new Glamour Boy has attracted the attention of Bucs' former star, who has said Chiefs now have a player that is going to help them a great deal. Already, the new player has hit the road running, as his time at Naturena started on a bright note.
With both Masandawana and the Glamour Boys hoping to do well in their CAF games, the tactician has asked for support from the local football governing body. Last season, Downs managed to reach the final of the Champions League despite the fact that they had a congested calendar.
The Soweto giants have made their intentions clear — exploring possibilities to make their way back to Dobsonville Stadium. This comes as no surprise following the impressive fan turnout during their recent continental fixture at the South Western Township venue.
However, questions remain over whether the facilities meet the necessary standards to regularly host top-flight matches.
Despite fighting hard to reach the next stage of the continental competition, their coaches' tactical ability has been questioned. Although they are yet to know their group stage rivals, the Glamour Boys' prospects of doing better have been questioned.
There is a chance that the Premier Soccer League sides might find themselves in the same group. Unlike last season, the Maroons will seek to advance further after they were eliminated at the semi-final by Tanzania's Simba SC, then under Fadlu Davids.
The two were finally given their official Glamour Boys' debuts after waiting for a long time since they signed for the Soweto giants. Velebayi was delayed by a case he had with his former club, Cape Town Spurs, while Maboe had just recovered from an injury that sidelined him.
Amakhosi's dream of winning a continental trophy remains alive thanks to their dominant home game against AS Simba. The Glamour Boys' hope of a group stage ticket was realised within just 26 minutes, as they had already achieved an advantage that Simba could not cancel in the end.
After failing to score in the first-leg encounter despite creating many open chances, Amakhosi were clinical at home, and before the half-hour mark, they had stretched the win quite beyond the reach of their rivals. Chiefs must now ensure they are ready for more gruelling challenges in the group stage.
The Cape Winelands side returned to Athlone Stadium on Sunday, 26 October, aiming to break the deadlock after a goalless first leg played in tough conditions in Equatorial Guinea. With home support behind them, they looked to seize control and book their place in the next round with a decisive performance.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's CAF Confederation Cup hosting of their Congolese opponents on Sunday at Dobsonville Stadium. This is a second preliminary round, second leg match with the two teams going into this game carrying a 0-0 draw from the reverse leg in Lubumbashi.
The Glamour Boys are set for another assignment on Sunday as they host AS Simba in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup's second preliminary round to be staged at the Dobsnville Stadium. The initial meeting at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi ended goalless, meaning a win of any kind for Amakhosi will send them to the Group Stage.
The Soweto giants come into the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit with a host of injuries to key players. The initial meeting at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi ended goalless, giving both teams an opportunity to grab the ticket to advance to the next phase of the annual CAF inter-club competition.
The Amakhosi tactician has been forced to explain the situation around the club's new signing. The player looks set to feature for the DDC side, raising questions on whether he remains a first-team star or has been demoted.
The injury cases at Naturena have been growing at a time when the Soweto heavyweights need their players fit as they face crucial games. In an additional blow, one of their key signings has now been ruled out and will not take part in the upcoming game.
The Glamour Boys have been struggling for consistency domestically and have gone six games across all local competitions without tasting a win. On Wednesday, they struggled to get a result at the FNB Stadium in the South African top-tier outing, something that is frustrating the stakeholders and all associated with the Soweto giants.
South African players and teams have made their way into different categories to be recognised as the best on the African continent. In coming up with the nominees, the continental football governing body considered top performers for the period between January 6 and October 15.
Amakhosi are set to come out guns blazing in search of positive results when they face Siwelele FC in the league before battling it out with AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup at home. Both games are crucial to their season ambitions, both domestically and on the continent.
The centre-forward reckons there’s a good-natured rivalry among the goal poachers within the Glamour Boys, rather than a cause for concern, with the Nigerian striker declared fit and ready to put his hand up for selection in the upcoming matches.
In what raised eyebrows, the Tunisian excluded his assistant coaches at Amakhosi when he sent his farewell letter to the Khosi nation. One of the tacticians who was snubbed has now reacted and further revealed what he wishes for his former boss.
The ex-Stellenbosch FC star's mental state has been discussed after criticism that followed his big miss against the continental rivals. Du Preez could have handed Amakhosi the victory over DR Congolese side in Lubumbashi.
Amakhosi have confirmed a change in the programme for their game against the league debutants. Apart from the venue shift, all the other details regarding the game have not changed.
The 28-year-old forward failed to turn the ball into an empty net while unmarked inside the box in what was a golden scoring opportunity. He has endured some backlash from fans who watched, in disbelief, a clip of him struggling to score in Lubumbashi.
The former Orlando Pirates attacker maintained his good form in Accra, where the Red Castle took on the Porcupine Warriors. The man nicknamed Nyoso played an integral role in helping the North African giants overcome the 26-time Ghanaian champions.
It has now emerged that some of the players fell sick before the game at TP Mazembe Stadium as they registered a goalless draw. However, the Glamour Boys have to blame themselves for the chances they created but failed to score from.
After Amakhosi’s 0-0 draw at Stade TP Mazembe against AS Simba, the Glamour Boys faithful were left buzzing over key moments; most notably the shocking missed chances that could’ve changed everything. From Mayo’s strike off the post to Du Preez’s open-net miss, Chiefs were left wondering what might have been.
The Glamour Boys failed to get a win in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they played AS Simba in the CAF inter-club at the TP Mazembe Stadium. Despite the many chances created, the Soweto giants, who were led by co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net.
Amakhosi held Simba to a goalless draw in Lubumbashi, with Brandon Petersen keeping a clean sheet. Late substitute Mfundo Vilakazi injected energy and urgency, but it wasn’t enough to break the deadlock. The second leg in Soweto now looms large.
The Premier Soccer League outfit received a bye from the initial round but had to get past the Equatorial Guinea outfit to secure the group stage ticket. Last season, they reached the semi-final of the continental second-tier tournament, explaining why they are hopeful of reaching the latter stages of the annual competition.
