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Durban City fire ex-Chiefs coach Ben Youssef - report

The brutal nature of the Betway Premiership has claimed another managerial casualty as Durban City FC have reportedly parted ways with Khalil Ben Youssef. The former Kaizer Chiefs man, who was only appointed to the role three months ago, has been relieved of his duties despite leading the club through a continental campaign.

'Something is lacking at Chiefs' - former Amakhosi boss

The Glamour Boys find themselves under intense scrutiny once again as former head coach Sergio Dos Santos expressed his bewilderment over the club’s recent transfer market inactivity. The Soweto giants’ legend believes the current squad lacks the necessary depth to compete on multiple fronts, leaving them vulnerable in both domestic and continental competitions.

Teboho Mokoena Themba Zwane Mamelodi Sundowns CAF Champions League trophy

Sundowns, Pirates, Chiefs & Durban learn their CAF continental fates

With the weekend's first round qualifying all wrapped up in both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, the PSL's participants now know who they will be facing in the next knockout round after the international break.

Rukinzo FC 1-2 Durban City - Citizens march onto the next CAFCL round

Durban City FC secured their progression in the CAF Confederation Cup with a professional 2-1 victory over Rukinzo FC at the Intwari Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The result ensures Khalil Ben Youssef’s side advance to the next round of the competition with a 3-1 aggregate score line following their narrow first-leg advantage.

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Ben Youssef leads City to victory in Confederation Cup

The Tunisian coach guided his side to an important continental victory, with City taking the upper hand after the visitors conceded an own goal. The result puts the KwaZulu-Natal team in a strong position to progress to the second preliminary round, with the side now looking to complete the job and seal their passage when they return to action next weekend.