The Golden Arrows tactician has spotted what he believes could be the final jigsaw piece in Hugo Broos’ Bafana blueprint, with the global spectacle looming on the horizon. The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has been outspoken about the national side’s defensive frailties, and is now casting his eye toward Durban in search of a possible solution to shore up the backline.
If there is a greater wish Miguel Cardoso has now, it is to have all his players available for selection. Downs are in a critical juncture of their season; they hope to fight and defend the league title as well as win the Champions League marathon. Currently, a number of players are sidelined, and they are in a race against time to be fit and available for the crucial games ahead.
The Brazilians are back where they feel they belong, booking their spot in the continental final after a composed aggregate win over Esperance. The Chloorkop outfit now stands just 180 minutes from continental glory, with their experienced winger insisting past scars have them primed for this very moment.
After a dramatic build-up surrounding the rescheduling of this fixture due to the Pretoria side’s continental commitments, both teams will be eager to settle matters on the pitch on Tuesday evening with the Pretoria side looking to put pressure on title rivals Pirates who could fall three points behind ahead of their own mid-week match on Wednesday against Richards Bay.
The Tshwane giants will be determined to claw their way back to the summit of the Premier Soccer League table, a task that promises to be anything but straightforward. Babina Noko, equally desperate, are battling for every available point as they look to solidify their place in the title race.
Although Miguel Cardoso fielded what can be described as a second-tier lineup, their overall performance was not convincing. This performance will only put the head coach under more pressure given that the Pretoria heavyweights dropped crucial points in the CAF Champions League.
After a disappointing show in the CAF Champions League, Masandawana now focus on a domestic tournament. On paper, it is easy to predict a win for the Pretoria giants, but upsets always have a way of writing themselves in such encounters. This is a cup that has eluded the Premier Soccer League giants for some time now, and Downs would be keen to end the poor run that has stretched for three seasons.
The Tshwane giants bounced back to winning ways and reclaimed Premier Soccer League top spot right on their return from the 2025 AFCON break with a result stating their intentions in their bid for a ninth straight title. Their Portuguese coach started what looked like a second-string side before throwing in familiar names in the second half. But they still managed to see off the challenge of their visitors from Limpopo.
The two South African top-tier sides are set to restart club football following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) break in Morocco. While the Mswenko Boys had no players featured, the defending Premier Soccer League champions had five players in the Bafana Bafana team that reached the Round of 16.
The two were overlooked when Hugo Broos named his squad that will take part in the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Although key players were not available for Sundowns due to the AFCON preparations, and others were voted into the Carling All Stars squad, that did not matter much as they won convincingly to reach the charity final in Botswana. The Brazilians now wait for the other semi-final to conclude in order to know who their final opponents will be.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Madandawana's visit to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele on Wednesday. The Brazilians will be at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium as they push to return to the top of the Premier Soccer League standings. Orlando Pirates currently occupy top spot but the Tshwane giants have an opportunity to end the year on a high with victory in Mangaung.
Following their victory in the initial Group D CAF Champions League assignment against the Democratic Republic of Congo's Saint Eloi Lupopo, Masandawana want to make it two wins in a row away to Algeria against the People's Club on Friday. The Algerian outfit are aiming at bouncing back from their opening defeat in the pool to avoid possible elimination.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions Masandawana are set for another massive challenge in the continental outing when they host the Chaminots at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. A win for the Brazilians will be needed for them to avoid the pressure of making it out of the pool in their bid to go all the way and win the elusive second star.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions Masandawana are set for another massive challenge in the South African top tier when they host the Rockets at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A win for the Brazilians will be needed for them to open up a three-point gap at the top of the table, which will ease the pressure on players and the technical team.
After being held back by Orlando Pirates through Cemran Dansin's spectacular strike, Masandawana are back in action, looking for a return to winning ways. The Tshwane giants hope to win and keep the top position as Bucs, Chiefs, and Sekhukhune United pile pressure on them. In pursuit of a win, Downs will be without Miguel Reisinho, who is suspended, but Teboho Mokoena is back.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's hosting of the Soweto giants in a Premier Soccer League match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Brazilians lead the standings and are three points ahead of fourth-placed Buccaneers who need to win by a five-goal margin to go on top of the table.
