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.
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.
Khalil Ben Youssef's may have dominated possession but could not turn that into chances as they played to a goalless draw against Stellies at Chatsworth Stadium. The two sides have had a challenging start to the 2026/27 season as they are struggling for consistent winning form.
Junior Dion was the Abafana Bes'thende hero yet again, while newly promoted Stallions move up the table with a credible draw against Rise and Shine. Meanwhile, on Tuesday night Khalil Ben Youssef finally ended the wait for his first win, guiding his side past Kruger United. Elsewhere, the Rockets showed their fighting spirit by coming from behind to sink Gallants, while the Chilli Boys battled their way to a valuable point on the road.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the MTN8 knockout cup game between the Buccaneers and the Citizens at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men start their defence against Khalil Ben Youssef's team from KwaZulu Natal, aiming for their fifth title in a row.
The Bloemfontein outfit was held to a draw by the Rockets, who fought back to earn a point. In another encounter, Rise and Shine edged the Natal Rich Boys to get their campaign off to a winning start and secure maximum points. Meanwhile, Cedric Kaze claimed the early bragging rights over Khalil Ben Youssef in the reunion of the former Amakhosi co-coaches. AmaZulu secured all three points against Steliies. Elsewhere, Abafana Bes'thende and the Chilli Boys were forced to settle for a goalless stalemate.
The Citizens head coach expressed satisfaction with his side's performance despite suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Babina Noko on Saturday in their opening Premier Soccer League fixture. The Tunisian tactician also believes his new signing from Amakhosi was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.
The opening day of the Premier Soccer League got underway without the goal rush many had expected, as teams struggled to find the back of the net. Cedric Kaze wins first round against Khalil Ben Youssef in the Amakhosi reunion. A second-half penalty proved decisive for Usuthu, while Abafana Bes'thende and the Chilli Boys had to settle for a share of the spoils after playing out a draw. Elsewhere, Richards Bay, Polokwane City, Siwelele and TS Galaxy will all be eager to kick off their campaigns on a positive note as they battle for valuable opening-day points.
The Citizens boss has identified the club's high-profile new arrivals as the decisive factor for their upcoming continental adventure. The tactical mastermind believes the acquisition of experienced campaigners is essential to navigating the unique challenges of African club competition.
The Citizens' assistant coach believes the arrival of the experienced Kaizer Chiefs duo will prove invaluable as the club gears up for a demanding season. The former Amakhosi pair form part of a series of seasoned Premier Soccer League additions aimed at strengthening the squad for both domestic competition and the CAF Confederation Cup.
Retired Amakhosi winger has slammed the club’s technical handling of the Uruguayan playmaker's departure from Naturena. The outspoken pundit believes the 34-year-old was set up for failure due to a lack of tactical direction during his stint with the Soweto giants.
Amakhosi legend Morgan Gould has tipped forgotten striker Etiosa Ighodaro to become a vital component of the club in the 2026/27 season. The Nigerian forward is looking to put an injury-plagued debut campaign behind him as the Glamour Boys continue their pre-season preparations in Spain.
Amakhosi have officially parted ways with the former Mamelodi Sundowns star, bringing an end to the Uruguayan's stint at Phefeni. The veteran playmaker departs the Glamour Boys as a free agent after two seasons, a spell that ultimately fell short of the lofty expectations of the Soweto giants' supporters in the famous gold and black jersey.
The 35-year-old midfielder is unlikely to remain a free agent for long following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs, with two Betway Premiership sides locked in a battle for his signature. The veteran Uruguayan playmaker has become the subject of an intense pursuit by two of his former mentors who are desperate to bring his creative spark to their respective new squads.
The Soweto giants are reportedly set to part ways with the 35-year-old at the end of June as his two-year contract at Naturena reaches its conclusion. Former Amakhosi midfielder has weighed in on the looming exit, suggesting that the club is making the correct call regarding the veteran attacker.
Naturena is reportedly preparing for a seismic shift in their squad dynamics as the club looks to offload 10 players this winter. Management is set to wield the axe in a bid to refresh a side that has struggled for consistency, with several high-profile names appearing on the chopping block.
