In the last decade, the Glamour Boys have been making frequent changes in the technical team, as well as signing players regularly during the off-season transfer window. However, only one silverware - the Nedbank Cup won last season, is the only trophy they can show. Amakhosi have now been advised on the next step.
The versatile South African attacker has continued to deliver in North Africa. 'Nyoso', as he is commonly referred to, ditched Wydad Athletic Club for the Libyan outfit to help sharpen their attacking department. He has taken little time to settle into his new team, hoping to help them chase and achieve their targets for the season.
The Soweto giants are expected to make changes to their technical team once the 2025/26 campaign concludes, due to the challenges posed by the absence of an experienced tactician. Some top coaches have been linked with a move to the Glamour Boys, who are desperate to get it right in their bid to deliver trophies.
The Glamour Boys' chances of finishing the season without silverware are high after crashing out of the Nedbank Cup and CAF Inter-club competition in recent weeks. The Soweto giants are limping in the Premier Soccer League as well, leaving the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns and old rivals Orlando Pirates to fight for the title in a two horse race.
The Portuguese tactician has endured a tough campaign with the defending Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions both domestically and abroad. However, it seems the former Esperance coach has finally managed to turn his fortune around. The 53-year-old is hopeful of ending his first full season on a high.
Following a string of incidents in the mid-week fixtures various coaches have lashed out at the Premier Soccer League's officiating standards. With calls for VAR introduction reaching fever pitch, AmaZulu FC's Arthur Zwane has joined the growing chorus of dissatisfied tacticians clamouring for improvement.
The fear that Amakhosi could finish the season trophyless could become a reality if the current trend continues. After the midweek defeat to Richards Bay, the Glamour Boys dropped to the sixth position, and the fight could shift from the title to a top-eight finish. As the Soweto giants struggle, questions are being asked about who is responsible and what could be the solution.
The Premier Soccer League title race is fast turning into a two-horse race between the Buccaneers and Mamelodi Sundowns. But even then, some are ready to put their money on Masandawana winning the race again despite the Ghost showing a strong interest in the title. One of those who is sceptical about the Sea Robbers winning the league is the Polokwane City coach, and he has his reasons.
The South African tactician is feeling the heat as the Algiers-based side struggles. The Algerian league champions are winless in the last four games: a draw and three defeats, which puts the 38-year-old under immeasurable pressure. Eyes are now on him to see how quickly he will arrest the poor run and help the club return to winning ways.
The former Manchester United strikers' tactician has been doing quite well in his coaching career after hanging up his boots. The 48-year-old has been linked with the national team to take over from coach Hugo Broos after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The former Esperance tactician believes the lack of modern technology in South African top-flight football, which, he insists, has hurt the Brazilians and the other teams. Masandawana are chasing the Premier Soccer League crown for the ninth time in a row, but face stiff competition from leaders Orlando Pirates.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are fighting hard for points that will take them out of the danger zone. A never-surrender fighting spirit saw them mount a comeback after going down and eventually win, piling pressure on the equally struggling Chilli Boys.
As the Premier Soccer League title race intensifies, each point becomes precious, and none of the rivals at the top of the table would like to drop any. With Orlando Pirates also unrelenting in their own pursuit of the title, Downs must ensure they are as effective as possible in order to boost their chances of extending their dominance of the top tier to a ninth consecutive season.
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.
Going forward, Masandawana will be the busiest side among the Premier Soccer League sides. The Tshwane giants are the only club from the country with additional continental duties. That means the technical bench must come with a strategy that will make use of every player as they juggle the busy calendar.
The South Africa international is one of the new players that the Brazilians signed in the January transfer window. However, he had to endure some time on the sidelines as he recovered from an injury sustained while on loan at Orbit College from the Buccaneers. It is interesting to see how he will impact his new team this season.
The 24-year-old playmaker, who had become a peripheral figure at Chloorkop due to a loss of form and whispered concerns regarding his discipline off the pitch, made a triumphant return to the spotlight on Sunday with a Man of the Match display.
The 27-year-old last played a competitive football match in November 2025 while on loan at Orbit College from Orlando Pirates. He was apparently playing while carrying a thigh injury that flared up again after his shock move to Chloorkop in January. Now, as February draws to a close, rumours have started swirling about why the winger has yet to make an appearance in a match day squad at Masandawana.
When the Glamour Boys announced the acquisition of the Nigerian attacker, there was excitement among fans, with the 24-year-old's proven track record in local football pointing to him scoring many goals in the Black and Gold. But injuries have left the striker unavailable for the bulk of Amakhosi's matches and in danger of producing his worst season goal tally of his career.
The experienced midfielder has seen it all in the years he has played in South African top-flight football, where he represented top teams including Masandawana, Babina Noko, and the Sea Robbers. He is close to signing for another top team in Mzansi football who are at risk of dropping into the second tier.
After engaging in the Nedbank Cup campaign, teams turned their focus to the Premier Soccer League campaign. Orlando Pirates widened the gap at the top with a win over Marumo Gallants, while Babina Noko's result affected Amakhosi and Mamelodi Sundowns, who were focused on their respective CAF campaigns. At the other end of the table, the relegation battle is heating up.
Babina Noko goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner has come out with a bold statement of intent that his Limpopo-based side are looking to 'win all our remaining games' and put their hands on, not one, but both of the domestic trophies still available to them.
The Mswenko Boys have moved in to sign an experienced player as the fight against relegation from the Premier Soccer League. High expectations are on the new player to assist a team that lost a top performer like Monnapule Saleng midseason. They hope the new addition willbring them closer to their objective in their debut campaign.
The Natal Rich Boys join other clubs, including Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, in the next phase of a competition where a new champion is expected. Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated as the remaining teams continue chasing the CAF Confederation Cup ticket by winning the annual competition.
The Soweto outfits ended the week on the back foot following disappointing results in their respective Sunday morning fixtures. The Buccaneers were forced to settle for a single point, while Amakhosi suffered a heavy defeat in a five-goal encounter that compounded their struggles.
Teams in the Premier Soccer League are chasing the CAF Confederation Cup ticket for the 2026/27 edition by virtue of winning the annual competition. It is promising to be a competitive assignment as top dogs are also hoping to win the cash prize as well as the glory associated with the competition. In the last three editions, the tournament has been won by the Soweto giants.
Orbit College
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