When the Belgian announced his 23-man squad headed to Morocco for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON], there were some surprises. The 73-year-old tactician left tongues wagging with some of his choices, leaving out some big names and experienced campaigners. Broos also included a couple of youngsters, some of whom will be in the senior national team setup for the very first time.
PSL's top three clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, are naturally monitoring the talented player's situation, having raided the Winelands side for stars over the years. The highly rated forward will see his contract expire at the end of the season, and this means he is free to sign a pre-contract with a club of his choice from January 1.
The Bafana full-back has struggled to break into Masandawana's first team despite the ambitious move he made before the season began. At Chloorkop, Basadien is facing stiff competition from Zimbabwean star Divine Lunga and Aubrey Modiba. His situation at the Pretoria giants has complicated his chances of making it into the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad.
Masandawana are often accused of ‘killing the competition’ by hoovering up the best talent their money can buy. However, highlighted by Cardoso, the latest batch of new signings like Fawaaz Basadien, Katlego ‘Tsiki’ Ntsabeleng, and Asekho Tiwani are still to prove themselves worthy at the reigning champions.
On Sunday, South African defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stages with a commanding 7–1 aggregate win over Nigeria’s Remo Stars. The result underlines Masandawana’s continental ambitions as they continue their pursuit of a second CAF Champions League star.
The two Masandawana stars were not involved in the later stages of the qualifiers as South Africa withstood pressure to qualify for the global showpiece. To be part of the World Cup-going squad, the duo has been told what to do.
Coach of the South Africa national side has explained the reason why the two are no longer part of his team after they both left Stellenbosch to join the Brazilians this year. Now with both Masandawana stars struggling for regular football they have lost out on their national team jerseys and face missing the continental finals in Morocco.
From blockbuster arrivals to messy departures, the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League transfer window had it all. Amakhosi made a statement, the Buccaneers reloaded and Masandawana were rocked by the Ribeiro saga.
The 28-year-old is struggling to be involved consistently at Masandawana after a bold move before the start of the season. The South Africa international has made a couple of appearances for the Brazilians, finishing the game just once in the process.
The Glamour Boys are in action in the CAF inter-club competition hoping to advance from the initial knockout rounds and dine with the big boys in the latter stages of the annual competition.
So far, the Brazilians have not been as busy as they are used to being in the transfer window, but it has now emerged they are looking for quality players to bring on board.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the high-flying Amakhosi's hosting of Babina Noko with toping the table at stake at FNB Stadium on Tuesday. Masandawana have assumed top spot and both the Soweto giants and the Limpopo-based outfit have a chance to take control of matters in the campaign.
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