The South African tactician is set for an emotional reunion with a club he won multiple titles with while he was in charge of the Premier Soccer League giants. Mokwena's MC Alger and Sundowns will clash in the group stage, and each will aggressively fight for the crucial points. Meanwhile, Modiba says even though there is respect between them and their former mentor, that will not deter them from going for a win against MC Alger.

South Africa has a wealth of talent, with each player boasting their own blend of abilities. Some are fast, or technically gifted, or have a creative vision that can split a defence apart. Others are more athletic and can put in a crunching tackle or two. No matter what their skillsets are, there is one thing they all have in common: the price a football club is willing to pay for their services.

A Kaizer Chiefs product was again brilliant against Masandawana, only for Ronwen Williams to be alert and keep him at bay with brilliant saves. Although they were defeated, Galaxy challenged Bafana Ba Style but were guilty of failing to convert their chances into goals. The Tshwane giants now lead with a two-point gap ahead of Orlando Pirates, while Kaizer Chiefs are third.

The 20-year-old brought Masandawana’s flawless home run to a halt, as the defending Premier Soccer League champions dropped points for the first time this season. Saturday’s one-all draw wasn’t just a result, it was a statement, as the youngster’s impact left the crowd stunned and three points still separating the two clubs.

Heading into the return leg, Masandawana all but sealed their spot in the group stages after a dominant 5-1 first-leg win over Stars. With their midweek league clash against Sekhukhune United postponed, the hosts enjoyed a full week of focused prep ahead of the second leg, ready to finish the job and maintain their continental momentum.