The Brazilians' captain has expressed his immense excitement ahead of the upcoming international cup final, admitting he gets goosebumps just contemplating the scale of the fixture. The African champions are set to host Saudi giants Al Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a clash that promises to be an attacking spectacle for the Pretoria crowd.
Columnist Lerato Mkhondo takes on officiating standards in South African domestic competitions. After weeks of acrimony and controversy in the 2026/27 season, she argues there is only one cure to the problem until VAR is finally implemented. Let the referees explain themselves.
The South American star has admitted that the pain of losing the league title has served as a catalyst for the squad. After seeing their dominant streak snapped by their rivals, the Chilean insists the Pretoria club are more determined than ever to sweep domestic silverware.
The Saudi club have been issued a stark warning regarding their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. The Saudi Pro League side is set to face reigning African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a clash that could expose their recent tactical inconsistencies seeing them on a run of just two wins in their last five outings.
