Amakhosi marched into Stade TP Mazembe chasing a first-leg edge in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round. But after 90 tense minutes of end-to-end action, the Congolese hosts held firm, denying the Glamour Boys a breakthrough. With the tie still deadlocked, everything now hinges on the return leg in Soweto next Saturday.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's CAF Confederation Cup trip to Lubumbashi to face their Congolese opponents on Saturday. They will be at TP Mazembe Stadium in this second preliminary round, first leg match, seeking to hand themselves a big advantage ahead of the return leg at Dobsonville Stadium next week.
Two Soweto giants, one Congolese cauldron. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers travel to Lubumbashi for high-stakes CAF clashes against AS Simba and Saint Eloi Lupopo, respectively. It’s the second preliminary round and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Soweto’s pride meets the DRC’s passion; this is more than football, it’s a continental reckoning.
The Glamour Boys are set for another CAF inter-club outing this weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to get a positive result in the first leg to stand a chance of making the group stage of Africa's second-tier competition. Maboe, Mfundo Vilakazi and Khanyisa Mayo are among the players who might make their debut in the competition.
The 26-year-old joined the Glamour Boys from TS Galaxy, hoping to take the number one spot for several seasons. However, things haven't worked in his favour at the Soweto giants as Brandon Petersen is currently doing well in between the posts, leaving the Amavubi custodian with no option but to play second fiddle to him.
The Soweto giants have travelled to DR Congo as they are two matches away from reaching the group phase of this continental competition. They are coming from defeat by Stellenbosch, who dumped them out of the Carling Knockout, and would hope that setback will not negatively affect them in Africa.
The 19-year-old midfielder continues to rise after showcasing his skills on the global stage. But focus is on him to see if he can establish himself as a big name in South African football, the way the Orlando Pirates duo of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota did.
The Glamour Boys resume their CAF inter-club journey this weekend with a tricky trip to Lubumbashi where they will play the Congolese outfit in the first leg of the second preliminary round. This will be a massive game for either side in their bid to make the group stage of the annual competition and will go a long way towards whether their seasons are considered a success.
The Glamour Boys made 11 new signings in the most recent transfer window, but some have not yet made their debut for the Soweto giants. This weekend, that might change as Amakhosi tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit in their first leg CAF inter-club outing.
Bafana Bafana concluded a successful international break with qualification for the 2026 World Cup. GOAL now turns its attention to the PSL clubs and South African stars taking centre stage in the CAF inter-club competitions this weekend, with an array of challenges awaiting across the continent.
The 60-year-old had both good and bad moments with the Glamour Boys during his slightly more than a year in charge. He broke their decade-long trophy drought but the Soweto giants league performances left a lot to be desired. And now, while the Amakhosi management has been commended for the brave decision they made in parting ways with the Tunisian, the club handlers have also been warned that more is needed for them to deliver consistently at the highest level.
Amakhosi will be on the road in the second preliminary round first-leg encounter against the Kolwezi-based side. Fans will be able to watch Chiefs live as they look to grab a first-leg advantage in Lubumbashi.
The Glamour Boys are hoping to secure a vital win away in the CAF inter-club competition to stand a chance of advancing. The Soweto giants have had enough time to prepare for Africa's second-tier competition after getting past Kabuscorp in the previous preliminary round. The club has shared positive news ahead of the massive outing scheduled for this weekend.
Glamour Boys have explained why they will host their continental rivals at a different venue for the return leg. The game against Simba will also mark Amakhosi's first engagement with opponents from DRC for a decade after playing AS Vita in the preliminary stages of the CAF Champions League in 2014.
When the season began, Amakhosi looked like a solid and competitive outfit ready to challenge for more titles. However, they have been poor in recent games, and even their trophy-drought-ending coach has left, leaving untested assistants in charge.
The 19-year-old was one of the best-performing South Africa players in Chile as he seemed to be sending a message to his Amakhosi coaches. He might have succeeded in proving that he can be on top of his game in another environment. Now, a former coach of the Soweto giants who gave the player his breakthrough wants him to play more at club level.
The 32-year-old has missed just two of the 11 matches Amakhosi have played so far this season. But he appears to be struggling to make a big impact with no goals to his name and just one assist. That has left his former coach during his time in development football saying the Soweto giants are deploying him incorrectly.
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 striker has spoken openly about the club’s recent goal-scoring concerns, offering a candid perspective on the issue that’s sparked debate. With expectations high, the former Stellenbosch forward emphasises the importance of unity and shared responsibility in turning the situation around.
Before the second-leg encounter, reports emerged that the tactician had referred to the Premier Soccer League side as an overrated club. In what was seen as an act of revenge on these sentiments, every time Bucs scored, Abdeslam Ouaddou celebrated towards the Lioli technical area.
Amakhosi did their continental assignment without some of their players, but in the end, they managed to see off their rivals to advance. The Burundian tactician is now hopeful that when the missing stars are available, it will give the team the necessary boost.
The Glamour Boys fought back in the second leg of their first preliminary round clash against Angolan side Kabuscorp, in front of their home crowd at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 27 September.
After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Amakhosi faced a rather tough challenge at home, but the Premier Soccer League side managed to surmount the hurdle and progress. Brandon Petersen was the Glamour Boys' hero as he made a decisive save during the shootouts.
The winner of this contest had to be determined from the spot kicks after a 1-1 aggregate draw in regulation time. Whereas Kabuscorp stunned Amakhosi at their own turf, the Glamour Boys fought back at the FNB Stadium, leaving matters at par, and the victor was decided from the spot.
The Soweto giants are facing what could be their biggest assignment so far this season and failure to win against the Angolan side will see them reel out of the continental competition. It is a stern test of character for Amakhosi who are trying to recover from a three-match winless streak. But they now go into battle without some of their key players.
The former Cape Town City forward is among the 11 players the Glamour Boys signed for the 2025/26 season where they will be competing domestically and abroad.
Although it is yet to be officially confirmed, the coach has revealed his time with Amakhosi is over, and the club's legend believes he should have stayed longer. The Tunisian tactician has not been available for the last two games.
