The defending league champions returned to winning ways in domestic action with a commanding performance against the Natal Rich Boys at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night. The victory secured maximum points for Masandawana, propelling them to the summit of the Premier Soccer League standings, one point clear of Sekhukhune United.
The Brazilians have confirmed their fourth signing of the season after bringing in another Portuguese to Chloorkop. It now remains to be seen if they have made the correct choice as they struggle to break away and take a commanding lead in the Premier Soccer League title race just like they have been doing for the better part of the last eight seasons.
The Portuguese midfielder was landed just hours before the transfer window closed and got his first minutes in Wednesday's loss to Golden Arrows. Despite the result, Masandawana's new No10 has talked about his approach to football and laid down what he wants to achieve.
The tactician discussed what the former Masandawana star was capable of offering after the Tshwane giants suffered their first loss of the season. However, Cardoso said they are not trying to replace but are developing a team with a different identity.
Masandawana have finally confirmed the replacement for the Brazilian who severed ties with the club in a controversial manner as he forced an exit. The new signing arrives on the transfer deadline day amid high expectations from Downs' supporters.
The Brazilians are understood to have agreed terms with the player's current club, and he is expected to arrive in South Africa to complete the transfer. Downs should race against time in order to beat the PSL deadline day for the transfer to materialise.
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