Rise and Shine managed to frustrate Amakhosi, who were looking for a sixth straight win in the league. By dropping points, the Glamour Boys' dream of sealing a place in the top three has been hit with a slight setback. Chiefs' winning run came to an end just before facing Orlando Pirates in a high-stakes Soweto Derby.
Things couldn’t be heating up more at the summit, with the Soweto giants storming back to the top of the Premier Soccer League table with a two-point lead, albeit with the Brazilians still holding two games in hand. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges have turned up the heat, cranking up the pressure and laying down a serious marker to their title rivals as the race tightens.
The Soweto giants sent two of their players out on loan to a Bloemfontein-based side, but both have struggled to secure regular game time. Their limited involvement has raised concerns about their future, which hangs in the balance ahead of a return to their parent club.
The versatile attacker is among the new faces who joined the Buccaneers at the start of the ongoing campaign. Despite the trust of the technical team, the forward has not been consistent in front of the goal across all competitions.
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.
Amakhosi have had an inconsistent season; at the beginning, they looked like a solid and competitive outfit, but in the middle, they struggled and got eliminated from domestic competitions and the CAF Confederation Cup. As the season heads towards the end, they are in impressive form again.
The Glamour Boys began the Premier Soccer League season with high hopes, competing on multiple fronts, including the CAF Confederation Cup and Nedbank Cup, but their campaign quickly unravelled, leaving them battling for a top-eight finish. However, the Naturena-based outfit has since turned things around in impressive fashion, reigniting their push for a return to African continental football, and Ben Youssef has opened the lid on the transformation.
The co-coaches have been under the spotlight, especially when the Glamour Boys were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup and the Nedbank Cup. Although the Soweto giants are currently in good form, the duo's future remains a matter of speculation. But should they be kept as the coaches going into the next season, or should a new man be appointed?
While the Glamour Boys hope to push for a ticket to compete on the continent, the Sea Robbers are in a neck-to-neck battle with Mamelodi Sundowns for the South African top-flight crown. With a couple of rounds left to conclude the ongoing campaign, teams are working hard to realise their objectives.
The South Africa international has been vital for the Glamour Boys since the late 2024/25 season when the then-coach Nasreddine Nabi gave him a second chance. The 31-year-old hopes to make the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11.
The on-loan Glamour Boys striker has been struggling for game time owing to injuries and stiff competition. However, he managed to get his second goal for the Soweto giants in the South African mid-week assignment staged at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
The Bucs legend has admitted it would be a massive blow for the Buccaneers to finish as runners-up in the Premier Soccer League again. Despite a season that has already delivered two domestic trophies, the lingering presence of Mamelodi Sundowns continues to haunt the Soweto giants in their quest for league glory.
Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.
The change came as a surprise, given that the defender was solid in previous games he played. The fact that Amakhosi coaches can tinker with the starting lineups at will shows the rich options they have given an expanded playing unit at their disposal.
After the initial struggle to convert chances into goals, Amakhosi strikers have turned criticism into motivation and are now firing on all cylinders. In recent games, the striking department has delivered as the Glamour Boys run riot against opponents. The resurgence has seen the forwards earn praise from their coaches as the team continue to win.
The Glamour Boys skipper missed a couple of matches owing to an injury but has now made a return to the Soweto giants, who are determined to get an automatic CAF Confederation Cup spot. The 31-year-old is also hoping to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to consider him for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The South Africa international, who is on loan from Algerian top-tier outfit CR Belouizdad, has been struggling for game time at the Glamour Boys owing to injuries and stiff competition. However, he was on target as Amakhosi collected maximum points against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the mid-week assignment.
Before the clash between the traditional rivals, some Bucs and Amakhosi stars are walking on eggshells as they are one booking away from suspension. Should any of them get suspended, they will present their technical bench with a selection headache in a game that each side cannot afford to lose.
The Soweto giants have kept their unbeaten run going after beating Dikwena tsa Meetse in a Wednesday night league encounter, rediscovering the spark that once made them serious Premier Soccer League title contenders at the beginning of the season. And while there’s only a little left to play for, the Naturena-based outfit looks determined to go all the way in securing a return to continental competition next season. Meanwhile, things are even harder for Magesi, who remain stuck in 16th position on the table.
The South African star is among the players who are doing well in the ongoing season and has been described as national team material. However, to get a call to Bafana, he has been advised that continued impressive performance against the PSL 'Big Three' is a must for him to earn the coach's attention.
The former Polokwane City versatile attacker has established himself as a dependable player not only for the Buccaneers but also for the national team, Bafana Bafana, as well. He is expected to play a crucial role as South Africa chase history in the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The Soweto giants are under increasing scrutiny as questions linger over whether their recent resurgence is truly sustainable or merely a fleeting run of form. With performances picking up at a crucial stage, all eyes are on whether they can maintain this momentum as they hunt for a top-three finish on the Premier Soccer League standings as the season edges toward its conclusion.
The towering 30-year-old has been the Glamour Boys' main man in attack despite stiff competition from the likes of Khanyisa Mayo, Etiosa Ighodaro, Ashley Du Preez, and others. Despite conceding it has not been easy in his debut campaign in Mzansi, the forward is determined to deliver and prove his doubters wrong.
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 two took over early in the season from coach Nasreddine Nabi, who was fired just six Premier Soccer League games into the 2025/26 edition. They have had their shortcomings but still delivered arguably for the club, especially in the South African top-flight football.
The Brazilians are gearing up to host their Tunisian opponents, but they will be without one of their key defenders for the clash. His absence comes as a setback ahead of such a crucial encounter, but the Tshwane giants have been urged not to lose sleep over his unavailability.
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