GOAL brings you all the available details on the MTN8 knockout cup game between Amakhosi and Abafana Bes’thende at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. After a two-year absence from the competition, the Soweto club will be keen to make sure they don't fall at the first hurdle.
The talented Amakhosi attacking midfielder has taken an important step in his recovery by returning to action for the club's reserve side. The outing comes as the 22-year-old continues to regain match sharpness ahead of a first-team return.
The 22-year-old midfielder has broken his silence regarding the frustrating injury that abruptly halted his rise on the domestic and international stage. The playmaker, widely regarded as one of the finest talents in South African football, is now stepping up his rehabilitation as he eyes a welcome return to the pitch.
The Amakhosi legend has sent a clear message to incoming head coach regarding the unique requirements of managing in the Betway Premiership. As the Frenchman prepares to take the reins at Naturena, the former midfielder insists that understanding the local football culture and the natural flair of South African talent will be the deciding factor in the tactician’s success or failure with the Glamour Boys.
Amakhosi's co-coach has provided clarity on the surprise omission of several key stars during his side's crucial victory over Babina Noko. The Soweto giants secured their return to continental football with a hard-fought win, despite being deprived of several attacking options.
The Amakhosi reserve team coach has mapped out a bold philosophical reset he would unleash if entrusted with the first-team hot seat at Naturena. The youth tactician is pushing for a return to roots built on courage, intensity, and a stronger pipeline of academy graduates breaking into the senior side, arguing that homegrown talent must once again take centre stage in the club’s long-term vision.
The Tunisian mentor has come out firing in defence of his young guns on the grand stage following a bruising battle with Mamelodi Sundowns. The Amakhosi co-coach cut a frustrated figure after the youngster was forced off with a serious injury, a crushing setback for a player who was hoping to launch his international career on a grand stage.
Once again, the side from Naturena had a decisive say in the Premier Soccer League title race, standing firm to deny Masandawana the chance to pull clear at the summit in a dramatic showdown, as both teams settled for a hard-fought share of the spoils under the lights, leaving the Brazilians three points ahead of the Buccaneers, who have a game in hand and a better goal difference, and setting the race up to go right down to the wire.
The continent’s eyes will be firmly locked at FNB Stadium this Sunday as the Buccaneers and Amakhosi renew their historic rivalry in a sold-out Premier Soccer League showdown. Both Soweto giants arrive in red-hot form, setting the stage for a high-octane clash where moments of individual brilliance could ultimately tilt the balance.
The coaches of respective sides are scratching their heads over who they should select for the high-stakes encounter on Sunday. Given that Bucs need a win to remain in the tight league title race, Amakhosi also need points as they chase a top-three slot. This means the coaches will select their strongest line-ups, but the Chiefs' tactician has acknowledged a headache in one particular department.
The former Buccaneers captain has issued a stern warning to his old side ahead of the much-anticipated Derby this Sunday. While the Bucs previously dominated their rivals with a 3-0 victory, the legendary defender believes Kaizer Chiefs now possess a collective threat that cannot be ignored.
The Naturena-based side is riding the crest of a wave following a remarkable turnaround in form that has seen them surge towards CAF qualification. But the ultimate test of their revival is fast approaching as all eyes are now on the upcoming Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, a match that could carry significant weight regarding the long-term future of the club's coaching staff.
After a relatively long winning run, Amakhosi were frustrated by Rise and Shine as they shared points at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Although their winning streak came to an end, the Glamour Boys' dream of finishing in the top three remains intact. After the stalemate, the technical bench and the players must get to the drawing board and come up with a strategy that will help them return to winning ways.
The Glamour Boys have rediscovered their form in the Premier Soccer League following the initial struggles that saw them lose ground to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns and rivals Orlando Pirates. On Saturday, they face Rise and Shine in Polokwane, hoping to collect their sixth straight victory.
The Soweto giants have kept their unbeaten run going after beating Dikwena tsa Meetse in a Wednesday night league encounter, rediscovering the spark that once made them serious Premier Soccer League title contenders at the beginning of the season. And while there’s only a little left to play for, the Naturena-based outfit looks determined to go all the way in securing a return to continental competition next season. Meanwhile, things are even harder for Magesi, who remain stuck in 16th position on the table.
The Glamour Boys have rediscovered their form in the Premier Soccer League following the initial struggles that saw them lose ground to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns and rivals Orlando Pirates. On Wednesday, they face Dikwena Tsa Meetse at Peter Mokaba Stadium, hoping to complete a double in their bid to finish in the top three.
