The Guinea-Bissau-born star is one of the forwards who was brought on board to sharpen the striking department. The strikers have been blamed a lot for lack of goals, and Silva and his teammates upfront are under pressure to prove that indeed they can deliver. Opinion about his ability to give Chiefs goals is divided, with some giving him the benefit of the doubt and others having outrightly written him off.

The veteran South African tactician has been unattached for more than a year, with his last job coming during a short stint in Iran. He has been one of the most sought-after coaches on the continent, and now, reports suggest he could be set for a return to North Africa.

The FIFA international break provided a chance for players to represent their respective nations, especially in friendly outings and competitive fixtures. The two weeks are also a blessing in disguise to the injured players, as well as those who are working to improve their fitness levels.

The 27-year-old joined Amakhosi on a season-long loan from Algerian side CR Belouizdad. With just two months left before the campaign concludes, uncertainty surrounds his future at Naturena. The Soweto giants hold an option to make the move permanent, but Bafana Bafana international suggests his stay could end when the loan expires.

The 27-year-old has struggled to make a meaningful impact since arriving at the Soweto giants. His lack of game-changing performances has also weakened his chances of forcing his way back into the Bafana Bafana setup. Now, he speaks about his time at the Amakhosi nearing its end.

The 27-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at Amakhosi from Algerian outfit CR Belouizdad, arriving at Naturena earlier this season with high expectations on his shoulders. However, he has yet to deliver the kind of performances many anticipated when he made the move to the Glamour Boys. It remains to be seen whether he will be trusted to feature in Saturday’s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.