The Sea Robbers had to rely on a late show to overcome a stubborn Rise and Shine outfit, with second-half strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi doing the damage. However, the wet and uneven conditions made life difficult for the Soweto giants, leading Ouaddou to question why a Premier Soccer League fixture was not moved to the modern World Cup venue situated right next door.
The Bafana Bafana legend is one of the high-profile coaches from South Africa, having been in charge of Manchester United strikers before. Currently, the former Porto FC star is the head coach of the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars. Being one of the top-level tacticians, he has been linked with a number of teams, including the two Soweto giants.
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 Uruguayan has struggled for regular game time and consistent form at Amakhosi this season. His inconsistent performances have drawn mounting criticism from fans and pundits alike. More was expected from him when he arrived at Naturena from Mamelodi Sundowns in August 2024 as a high-profile signing.
As Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef struggle to stabilise the boat, questions have been asked about whether the co-coaches are the right people for the job. Initially, they appeared to be on the right course when the Glamour Boys reached the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. However, recent results have been negative, throwing the duo under the spotlight again.
There have been questions raised about some decisions made in the South African top tier, some of which have cost teams trophies as well as points. SAFA, alongside the Premier Soccer League management, has been working in conjunction with the government to improve the situation of football in the country.
The 25-year-old versatile defender joined the Soweto giants in the off-season transfer window from Portuguese second-tier outfit Alverca to help in strengthening the then Nasreddine Nabi-led Amakhosi. However, he has endured a lengthened spell on the sidelines owing to the technical team's preferences and partly owing to injuries.
The PSL has officially confirmed the first set of its Monthly Awards winners for the second half of the season. The Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Orlando Pirates sensation, and Kaizer Chiefs forward have all been recognised for their outstanding contributions during the January–February period.
The Soweto giants are having a nightmare as they continue struggling to get results in competitive outings. Despite the massive signings made in the off-season transfer window, the Glamour Boys are almost guaranteed a trophyless 2025/26 season. They are trailing the league leaders by 11 points following the most recent defeat. And, the club's fans are making their feelings clear about the position Amakhosi find themselves in.
The Glamour Boys have been struggling to deliver across all competitions, crashing out of the Nedbank Cup, CAF Confederation Cup, and are now limping in the South African top-flight football. The technical team and the Amakhosi management are now feeling the pressure from their supporters, who are demanding answers.
The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever at Naturena as Amakhosi's season is spiralling out of control after a dismal 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Natal Rich Boyz on Tuesday evening. And judging by the game metrics, it was their worst, most sterile performance under their current co-coaches' setup, leading to fans calling for Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef to leave the club.
The Soweto giants entered this encounter under heavy pressure after back-to-back defeats, and their concerns deepened with a pre-match blow as Inacio Miguel was ruled out injured. Amakhosi fans briefly had something to cheer about with Nkanyiso Shinga making his debut, but that optimism was short-lived as he was forced off injured. In the end, the result only added to their growing frustrations.
Amakhosi fans are frustrated following their team's poor run in the last five outings across all competitions. The Soweto giants are at risk of ending the season trophyless after falling short in the Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup, and, most recently, CAF Confederation Cup. Their only hope is in the Premier Soccer League, where they are facing stiff competition from Orlando Pirates and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
The former Amakhosi centre-back is in a race against time to recover from a knee injury and be fit for the global football tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Failure to recover fully would force South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos to rethink his defensive plans ahead of the global showpiece. It would mean searching for a replacement for the player he trusted during the 2025 AFCON finals.
The 61-year-old may have delivered a golden era of silverware at Al Ahly, but the South African tactician still has high-ranking detractors in Cairo. Despite a trophy cabinet bulging from his 21-month stint with the Red Devils, former Managing Director of Sport Mohsen Saleh has launched a scathing attack on the coach's credentials and his eventual departure from the Egyptian giants.
The Glamour Boys faithful are reeling in pain as Amakhosi struggle to rediscover the mid-season form that saw them get positive results. The climax of it all was last weekend when they conceded three without reply against the Buccaneers at the FNB Stadium. The defeat has lowered the expectations of their fans, who anticipated a PSL title tilt.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) have officially pulled back the curtain on the new 2026/2027 home jersey by adidas. In a move that is sure to delight fans of a certain vintage, the new look for both Mzansi men's and women's national teams draws direct inspiration from the legendary 2010 World Cup kit.
The talented duo was missing on Saturday as the Glamour Boys were humbled by the Soweto giants in the South African top-tier assignment. The victory for the visitors widened the gap between the two teams to 11 points, further underlining their ambition of going all the way and beating Mamelodi Sundowns to the crown.
The 30-year-old made his first appearance last weekend as the Glamour Boys hosted their old rivals, the Buccaneers, at the FNB Stadium. It happened to be a bad outing as Amakhosi suffered their worst defeat against Bucs in 25 years, which saw the Premier Soccer League hopes this season suffer a massive blow.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's Premier Soccer League trip to KwaZulu-Natal for a date with the Natal Rich Boyz at uMhlathuze Stadium. The match is already sold-out, giving Amakhosi more pressure to pick themselves from a difficult run of form. They are up against opponents who are keen on rising up the standings to stay safe from the relegation zone.
Amakhosi’s performance against their old foes has drawn sharp condemnation from a former Maritzburg United coach, who finds nothing positive to take from the display by the 2014/15 Premier Soccer League champions. The Glamour Boys were second best in key moments of the game as they did not show the hunger expected in such a high-stakes clash.
The Glamour Boys are enduring their worst run of form this season, having suffered three defeats in a row across all competitions. The Soweto giants hope to bounce back against the Natal Rich Boyz on Tuesday at the uMhlathuze Stadium. This will surely be a defining moment for co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.
Amakhosi's season appears to be headed for the worst after what had looked like a promising start to the campaign. Having already missed out on the Carling Knockout, the CAF Confederation Cup, and the Nedbank Cup, the Soweto giants have seen their hopes of silverware steadily slip away. That leaves only the Premier Soccer League title to fight for, but their chances of lifting it now look increasingly faint.
Within a month, Amakhosi faced big setbacks in the season, and questions remain about whether they can quickly dust themselves off and return to winning ways. Elimination from the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup saw the Glamour Boys' trophy ambitions go up in smoke. Fans expected them to bounce back against their traditional rivals, but they were served additional heartbreak.
The Amakhosi co-coach was candid in his post-mortem of the 3-0 defeat to the Buccaneers in the Soweto Derby last weekend. Reflecting on the heavy loss, he admitted his side was their own worst enemies on the day and were to blame. The Burundian conceded that in a fixture as big as the derby, their players simply did not show up.
The South African top-tier side has been frequently making changes in the technical team since their promotion to the top. So far, three men have been sacked this season, and most recently, the Technical Director followed suit. The club management has now come clear on the decision made a couple of days ago.
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