Esperance news

Masandawana star has underlined the importance of relentless consistency as the Brazilians look to reclaim their place at the summit of the Premier Soccer League. With a high-stakes encounter against Chili Boys looming on Friday evening, the forward believes that maintaining their winning streak is the only way to ensure domestic dominance.

The 39-year-old tactician opted to take the new challenge in Libya after parting ways with Algerian League 1 outfit MC Alger a couple of weeks ago. The celebrated South African is expected to help the North African outfit make a mark both domestically and on the continent since he has financial backing.

The ex-Masandwana defensive midfielder is reportedly on the verge of returning to professional football with Babina Noko after a period in the wilderness. The 29-year-old, whose immense talent has frequently been overshadowed by persistent fitness struggles, has been reported to be training with the Limpopo team.

Despite inconsistent performance, the Tshwane giants have progressed to the last eight of the inter-club competition. The Brazilians have another chance to add a second continental star after coming so close last season. What now remains is to see whether Miguel Cardoso can successfully guide his team this time around, especially when his coaching abilities have been questioned.

Hugo Broos has always trusted the Masandawana keeper as his first choice even when he has other viable options. Going into the global showpiece, the Belgian is not expected to tinker with his goalkeeping department. However, those he will pick to deputise the Downs skipper is expected to be a hot topic in the debates.

The Masandawana star is shining again and returned to the national setup after one year in the cold. Hugo Broos kept snubbing the midfielder after a fallout when the star was called up but turned up late for national team duties. Should he continue with his current form, then his chances of playing in the World Cup are high.

Cardoso has received acclaim as he nears a high-end conclusion of the season at Chloorkop. With the domestic title within reach and a massive continental semi-final on the horizon, the Portuguese tactician is proving that he has what it takes to lead the Tshwane giants.

The 24-year-old has been excellent for the defending Premier Soccer League champions this season after initial struggles. With the national team preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the former Stellenbosch player is seen as an individual who can help Mzansi deliver. However, he has to prove he is ready for that in international friendlies.

The CAF Champions League landscape has been blown wide open following a night of high drama in Cairo that saw heavyweights Al Ahly and defending champions Pyramids FC crash out. The Brazilians will now face Miguel Cardoso's former side, Esperance, in the last hurdle before the final.

The Egyptian giants have escalated their legal battle with their former head coach by filing an official appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The move comes after FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber ordered the club to pay the Spaniard a significant compensation package following his brief stint in Cairo.

The Tshwane giants have set the tone for the second leg of their quarterfinals after putting a healthy number of goals past Stade Malien at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night. The manner of the victory and The Brazilians run of form led to suggestions they are now the favourites to win the competition.

The defending Premier Soccer League champions are the only team from South Africa still in CAF inter-club competitions after Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch's elimination. The Brazilians hope to go all the way in the ongoing campaign of Africa's premier club competition after reaching the final in the previous edition, but fell to Pyramids from Egypt.

In a bid to end Simba's struggle, the experienced South African tactician has roped in figures he trusts will help him in the mission. After making his name with Stellenbosch, it is time to test himself in a different environment, which comes with pressure given the ambition of the Kariokor giants season in and season out.