The highly-rated tactician has finally opened up about the motivations behind his unexpected departure from Pirates to take over the reins at Arrows. The experienced tactician returns to a familiar environment, seeking to replicate the historic success he previously enjoyed with the KwaZulu-Natal outfit.
GOAL brings you all the available details ahead of the Carling Knockout clash between the Brazilians and Abafana Bes'thende at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The two teams have already met three times in the 2026/27 campaign, including a cup encounter in which the Tshwane giants knocked out the Durban-based side. With that defeat still fresh, Arrows will be looking to settle the score.
The Sea Robbers' coach has lauded the impact of Thapelo Mokobodi, describing the midfielder as one of the finest talents currently operating in South African football. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since arriving at Mayfair, culminating in a match-winning display during his first taste of the Soweto Derby.
The Brazilians head coach has delivered a candid assessment of his attacking department as the Pretoria side prepare to face Durban City. Despite recent struggles in front of goal, the Portuguese tactician remains confident that his strikers will rediscover their clinical edge at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
The Masandawana defender has delivered a candid assessment of the team's current form, insisting that the reigning champions are still far from their best level. Despite navigating a difficult period following their continental disappointment, the centre-back believes the squad must elevate their performance standards immediately.
The Masandawana coach has revealed the crucial role played by the chairman in lifting the squad after their Champions League elimination. The Tshwane giants were left reeling after their premature exit at the hands of Wiliete SC, but are now looking to put that disappointment behind them and get their season back on track.
The Masandawana head coach has opened up about his decision to reintegrate the 28-year-old into the first-team fold after a spell away from the squad. The winger made a surprise return to action during Tuesday’s Carling Knockout Cup victory, marking a significant step forward in his relationship with the technical team.
The Tshwane giants bounced back from their disappointing CAF Champions League outing over the weekend, booking their place in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals. Miguel Cardoso also got his revenge against the side that ended their campaign in the same competition last season, settling the score as he set his sights on adding another domestic trophy to his collection.
Downs goalkeeper has wasted no time in making his mark away from Chloorkop after securing a vital loan move to Siwelele FC. The shot-stopper has been lauded for his resilience after enduring a difficult period on the sidelines with the Brazilians.
Masandawana has received a significant boost in the Bafana Bafana star fitness progress, with the club’s medical department outlining a positive timeline for his return. The influential midfielder has been a major miss for the Brazilians during a difficult period that saw them crash out of the CAF Champions League.
Masandawana winger Tashreeq Matthews has urged his teammates to channel their continental frustration into a dominant performance in the Carling Knockout. The Brazilians are seeking an immediate response following a shock exit from the CAF Champions League that has left the Chloorkop camp searching for answers.
The South African football landscape has been thrown into a state of high alert following the sudden availability of Manqoba Mngqithi. After his brief stint in Tanzania came to an abrupt end, the experienced tactician finds his name linked with two of the country's biggest heavyweights in Naturena and Chloorkop.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Carling Knockout Cup clash between the Brazilians and Bahlabane Ba Ntwa. The encounter is a rematch of last season’s meeting in the same tournament, where the Tshwane giants fell to the eventual finalists.
The left-footed winger has been a notable absentee from the Siwelele matchday squad in recent weeks, sparking questions regarding the veteran's fitness and future role. The former Pirates attacker remains a key figure for the club, yet his lack of involvement in high-profile fixtures has left supporters wondering about his current status.
Tanzanian giants have sent shockwaves through East African football by terminating their head coach's contract. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician departs Dar es Salaam after a remarkably brief three-month tenure.
The Portuguese tactician has delivered a frank assessment of the setback, describing the result as a 'punch in the face' for the reigning African champions. The Brazilians' continental campaign came to an abrupt end on Friday night after they failed to overcome Wiliete SC in the preliminary round.
The Masandawana mentor offered no excuses after the title holders' disastrous Champions League collapse, pointing squarely at his squad for their premature elimination. A historic upset by Wiliete SC means the South African heavyweights will miss the tournament's group phase for the first time since 2015, leaving the head coach to lament a performance he believes was entirely self-inflicted.
Shocking scenes at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night as the defending champions saw their CAF Champions League campaign come to an early end. Masandawana failed to get past the Angolan side, leaving the Tshwane giants stunned as their hopes of reaching the group stages were dashed.
The Pretoria based club appear to have rediscovered the ruthless edge that defined their long-standing dominance of South African football. After a rare season without domestic silverware, the Tshwane giants are once again setting the pace in the Betway Premiership and asserting their authority on the continental stage.
Wiliete SC head coach Beto Bianchi has spoken out for the first time following a controversial physical altercation during his side's CAF Champions League clash with Mamelodi Sundowns. The veteran tactician reportedly required hospital treatment after the incident, which occurred during a tense first-leg encounter in Angola.
The Masandawana veteran has urged his teammates to leave everything on the pitch as they look to secure their place in the Champions League group stage. The versatile star believes the time for talk is over as the Tshwane giants prepare for a high-stakes second-leg encounter.
Masandawana legend Teko Modise has sent a direct message to the 27-year-old defender regarding his role in the squad following his move to Chloorkop. With the first-choice right-back currently sidelined with a long-term injury, the opening for a new regular starter has emerged under head coach Miguel Cardoso.
The Portuguese coach has sent a firm message to new arrival Maku, warning the teenager that a spot in the starting line-up is far from guaranteed. The highly-rated midfielder joined the Brazilians as a free agent this week, but his manager is determined to keep expectations grounded at Chloorkop.
The Tshwane giants' mentor has warned his players that their upcoming run of fixtures must be approached with the intensity of a cup final. The Brazilians find themselves in a precarious position as they look to secure their status in continental and domestic cup competitions over a frantic few weeks.
The Masandawana head coach has spoken out regarding the controversial incident involving his technical staff and Wiliete SC coach Beto Bianchi. The Portuguese tactician is eager to move past the drama following reports of a physical altercation during their recent CAF Champions League trip.
Masandawana have officially bolstered their ranks with the addition of a South African youth international, who arrives at Chloorkop as a free agent. The highly rated teenager joins the Brazilians with a massive reputation, but club legends are already sounding a note of caution regarding his immediate prospects.
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