9 de Julio Rafaela Overview

The Amakhosi defender has highlighted the vital role played by the South African assistant coach in the club's technical department this season. The versatile senior figure believes that having a tactician with extensive knowledge of the local landscape has been the missing piece of the puzzle at Naturena.

The Brazilians find themselves at the centre of a growing debate regarding player welfare following the recent exclusion of the 28-year-old winger from the first-team set-up. Mental performance expert Jordan Byrne has now challenged the Pretoria giants and SAFA to overhaul their approach to psychological support to prevent further talent from falling through the cracks.

The Masandawana midfielder has warned his teammates that their upcoming Premier Soccer League encounter against the Glamour Boys will be anything but straightforward. The Brazilians are preparing to head to the FNB Stadium for a high-stakes clash against a rejuvenated Amakhosi side that has enjoyed a perfect start to their league campaign.

The Amakhosi midfielder has declared that the squad’s confidence and mentality are at an all-time high as they prepare to host the Brazilians. The home side are looking to maintain their perfect start to the Premier Soccer League season following back-to-back victories against Kruger United and Sekhukhune United.