The Amakhosi playmaker has laid down the gauntlet for his teammates, insisting that the Soweto giants are firmly in the hunt for the league title. As they prepare to face Abafana Bes'thende this weekend, the man nicknamed ‘Ox’ has called for maximum concentration to avoid a repeat of recent slip-ups.
Amakhosi visited Rise and Shine in the league, gunning for maximum points to make it two wins in a row. However, City were stubborn, stopping the Soweto giants from moving to second on the league table.
The Glamour Boys hosted Babina Noko at FNB Stadium in a midweek clash, seeking redemption after crashing out of the MTN8 quarter-final at the hands of Golden Arrows this past weekend. The Soweto giants brushed off their cup disappointment, collecting maximum points thanks to a strike from former Cape Town Spurs starlet and Mduduzi Shabalala to send them top of the early PSL table.
The Glamour Boys co-coach has lifted the lid on the tactical adjustments made to curb Buccaneers’ creative sparks during the pulsating Soweto Derby. The Tunisian tactician revealed that a specific midfield deployment was necessary to prevent the Sea Robbers from dominating the central channels at FNB Stadium.
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 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.
The Glamour Boys are in impressive form after initially losing four games in a row. Now, they have their eyes set on the CAF Confederation Cup slot as their Premier Soccer League title dream faded. Given that Amakhosi are set to end the season trophyless, getting a ticket to the continental inter-club competition is the only reward they can give their fans.
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.
The Glamour Boys are aware that a win on Monday night will bring them closer to CAF inter-club qualification, following their failure to mount a consistent and meaningful challenge in the Premier Soccer League title race. However, the likes of AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United are also hoping to secure the top-three position.
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 Soweto giants are hoping to collect maximum points in the remaining 11 games in the South African top-flight football to stand a chance of playing international matches. They will be in action this weekend, away at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, to play Dikwena Tsa Meetse. Victory will bring them closer to their target.
After the loss to Richards Bay in midweek, it will be another chance for Amakhosi to try and end the four-match losing run across all competitions. It is expected to be a challenging encounter, given that the Premier Soccer League debutants will be keen to win and cement their place among the top four sides.
Amakhosi will return to action 12 days after their last match, ending a period without competitive football. The Soweto giants will hope the break has given them time to address the issues that have contributed to their recent struggles. They now face the challenge of turning that time on the training ground into improved performances to ease the pressure on the players and coaches. But they will have to do so without key squad members due to suspension and injury.
The Soweto giants have been struggling in recent matches, piling more pressure on their already embattled technical team. The disappointing results have deepened concerns as frustration continues to grow among supporters. Amakhosi now risk finishing the season empty-handed and could even fall outside the top eight, missing out on an MTN8 berth for next season.
The suspensions have come at quite a critical moment for Amakhosi, who desperately need to return to winning ways before things get even worse. One of the suspended stars just came from an injury, and he will not be available to offer his experience as the Glamour Boys tackle their next league opponents. The Soweto giants will host Durban City at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, March 15.
The Glamour Boys welcome the joint league leaders this weekend, Saturday, at home in a highly anticipated fixture. Interestingly, both teams are desperate for a win following their recent struggles, explaining why both sets of supporters are anxiously waiting for the biggest game on South African soil.
