The Bafana Bafana international midfielder has been one of the Glamour Boys' main men on the pitch. However, he recently failed to make an impact, especially in critical matches where Amakhosi ended up getting eliminated from both domestic and continental tournaments.
The Glamour Boys kept their winning run rolling as they hosted the Rockets in their Premier Soccer League showdown, pushing to finish the 2025/26 season strongly. With CAF Confederation Cup ambitions in sight, the door has now swung open for an even better finish, as Wandile Dube and co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef hinted, and this hot streak could prove key in turning what once seemed unlikely into reality.
GOAL brings you the details for Amakhosi's hosting of the Rockets at FNB Stadium on Sunday. The Soweto giants will be out to maintain the momentum of a three-match winning streak in their bid to play continental football next season. They will be up against visitors who have been struggling for consistency.
Amakhosi went into Monday afternoon’s clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium aiming to replicate their memorable 4-1 victory over the Rustenburg side, seeking to strengthen their push for one final mission, finishing third on the Premier Soccer League table and securing a coveted CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot. On the other end, Orbit continues to fight for survival in the top flight, still anchored to 15th position and battling to climb out of the relegation zone.
After back-to-back victories, Amakhosi return to action on Monday hoping to get one more win. This will be their first engagement after the international break, and their fans hope the players are in good form to continue with the good run. With the PSL debutants struggling, it might be another perfect chance for the Soweto giants to collect more points.
The Glamour Boys product has been a workaholic in the Soweto giants' midfield since his promotion to the top-tier a couple of seasons ago. The Bafana Bafana international rarely misses an Amakhosi game, the same as Bucs' star, who has been phenomenal for both the club and country. The former has been challenged to emulate the latter, but where is he getting it wrong?
The Amajita attacker has been influential for the Soweto giants despite coming into matches from the bench. The winger played a crucial role last weekend as the Glamour Boys made it two wins in a row in South African top-flight football to continue their push for the CAF inter-club ticket in the 2026/27 season.
The versatile midfielder has been doing well for the Glamour Boys since getting promoted to the senior team a couple of seasons ago. However, in the ongoing campaign, he has been under sharp criticism for failing to deliver as expected, especially in the final third. 'Mdu' has been guilty of missing some big chances, and Amakhosi end up paying the price.
After ending a four-match losing streak with victory over Durban City last weekend, the Soweto giants will be eager to follow up on that when they face Magesi FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. They know backing up that result is crucial as they look to reassert themselves in the closing stages of the season. Another win would significantly boost their hopes of finishing in the top three and securing rights to play continental football next term.
The 22-year-old Amakhosi star carried huge expectations on him when he burst onto the scene from the club’s development ranks, tipped as a future star. However, his growth has stalled, with performances failing to match the early hype. There are now growing concerns that he might not improve, with little indication of meaningful progress.
The Soweto giants have been struggling to get it right this season, despite a blistering start across all competitions. Currently, they are at risk of missing out on competing with the best on the continent in the CAF inter-club tournament. One of the influential players has been urged to improve his game or face the axe.
The playmaker has had limited involvement for the Soweto giants in recent games. Even though he did not start against Durban City, the Bafana Bafana star came on as a second substitute and played a crucial role in Amakhosi's victory. Now, a question has been asked why the attacking midfielder has been dropped from the starting XI in recent games.
Amakhosi players’ continued exclusion from the national team reflects how standards have dropped at Naturena. A former Buccaneers star has not minced his words, insisting the Glamour Boys currently do not have players deserving of a place in the squad. He believes the situation highlights just how far the club has fallen from the level expected of a team of its stature.
The Glamour Boys are under incredible pressure to turn the tide after four consecutive losses. Against the Premier Soccer League debutants, they enjoy a home advantage, but playing in front of their fans will put them under more pressure. Another loss, or even a draw, will only act to jeopardise their position, with more ground ceded in the league's title race.
The situation at the Glamour Boys has been unbearable for the fans owing to the four straight losses across all competitions. Some of the key players have been missing in action, with reports indicating that the technical team, led by co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, omitted them from recent assignments owing to breach of contract.
The talented duo was missing on Saturday as the Glamour Boys were humbled by the Soweto giants in the South African top-tier assignment. The victory for the visitors widened the gap between the two teams to 11 points, further underlining their ambition of going all the way and beating Mamelodi Sundowns to the crown.
