The Soweto giants are in the Western Cape to face the Maroons as they enter into a competition that could give them their first trophy of the season. The two teams clash at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday and this will be a battle between teams that have been struggling for good form recently.
After starting his Amakhosi loan spell with a goal on debut, the 27-year-old raised hopes high that the Soweto giants had finally found the elusive prolific striker they were looking for over the years. But he suddenly turned villain in his second appearance for the club following an incident that denied Amakhosi maximum points.
There seems to be no end to some problems the Soweto giants have been facing in recent seasons. That has left Amakhosi slowly slipping away from the leading pack in the Premier Soccer League title race. They, however, have time to fix their frailties before they lose track of the teams they are chasing in the bid to be crowned PSL champions.
Although the forward has not featured in many games for Amakhosi since he joined the Naturena outfit, a club legend has warned that he may not be as productive as he should because of positioning. The ex-Chiefs star has explained where exactly Mayo should play in order to give what is expected from him.
The forward, who is on loan from CR Belouizdad, might spark debate about his ability to read the situation while in the thick of things during a match. But that leaves him needing to prove that he should not be judged by just one incident which threatens to make some forget about his goal-scoring capabilities.
The Soweto giants' forwards struggled against AmaZulu goalkeeper Darren Johnson, who was solid between the sticks on an evening he saved a penalty and pulled off some crucial saves. It was two points dropped at home by Amakhosi who have now gone for three successive Premier Soccer League games without winning.
Amakhosi had to come from behind to scrape a draw with Usuthu in a Premier Soccer League match at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. The Soweto giants struggled to build on last weekend's victory in the CAF Confederation Cup as they dropped points in their own backyard.
The Soweto giants have failed to win their last two Premier Soccer League games and are seeking redemption to keep themselves in contention for the title. Currently fifth on the table, Amakhosi have seven points fewer than log leaders Mamelodi Suncdowns who have played three more games.
The Soweto giants are facing a problem that has haunted them in recent seasons and they are keen on fixing their attack. A low return in scoring goals has been a handicap for Chiefs and that threatens to spoil their season is not corrected now. Their coach insists they have a solution to this problem.
The striker has spoken openly about the club’s recent goal-scoring concerns, offering a candid perspective on the issue that’s sparked debate. With expectations high, the former Stellenbosch forward emphasises the importance of unity and shared responsibility in turning the situation around.
Amakhosi did their continental assignment without some of their players, but in the end, they managed to see off their rivals to advance. The Burundian tactician is now hopeful that when the missing stars are available, it will give the team the necessary boost.
After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Amakhosi faced a rather tough challenge at home, but the Premier Soccer League side managed to surmount the hurdle and progress. Brandon Petersen was the Glamour Boys' hero as he made a decisive save during the shootouts.
The Soweto giants are facing what could be their biggest assignment so far this season and failure to win against the Angolan side will see them reel out of the continental competition. It is a stern test of character for Amakhosi who are trying to recover from a three-match winless streak. But they now go into battle without some of their key players.
