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The former Bucs coach is in South Africa as a brand advocate for Carling Black Label, the sponsors of the Carling Knockout Cup, and spoke to the media about his time at the Sowetan giants and his desire to see the club be successful.

Once more, the Amakhosi product was a shining star for Galaxy as he scored and provided an assist. The goalless draw will add more pressure on former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt, as Durban City have failed to return to winning ways. The PSL debutants have only one win in the last five games across all competitions and were recently eliminated from the Carling Knockout.

Last season’s CAF Confederation Cup semi-finalists, Stellies, launched their group stage journey at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday, 23 November. The Cape Winelands outfit, who thrilled fans with a deep run in the previous campaign, fell short in the last four against Tanzania’s Simba SC but now return determined to go further.

The 21-year-old South African talent has been thriving in Norway, adapting seamlessly to life in the Eliteserien, while showcasing his growing influence on the pitch. His performances have not only earned him recognition among Molde FK supporters but also highlighted his potential to become a long‑term asset abroad as he continues to flourish in Europe.

The South African forward has quietly carved out a stellar campaign in Egypt, delivering consistent performances that have propelled his club to the summit of the log standings. Sitting above giants Al Ahly, Zamalek and Pyramids FC, his form has been instrumental in maintaining their grip on first place and reinforcing his growing reputation in North Africa.

Reports suggest that the 20-year-old is a wanted man in Major League Soccer. That has divided opinion, with some fans saying it would be a career blunder while others feel it would be a good move for his progress. This comes as the centre-back, who hails from KwaZulu-Natal, has been enjoying a terrific year of football, playing for both the Buccaneers and Bafana Bafana.

Although their display was not entirely convincing, Masandawana managed to collect crucial points in their CAF Champions League campaign. Starting with three points in a group that has heavyweights like Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger and Sudanese giants Al Hilal should be considered an early achievement for Downs, who hope to go all the way to the final again. Nuno Santos, who is having a good start to life with the Tshwane giants, keeps proving why he was signed by the Brazilians, who wanted a player who would bring the X factor.

Amakhosi cruised past Chippa United, delivering a commanding performance. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers tightened their grip on the summit, opening a five‑point cushion after overcoming Richards Bay. Saturday’s results underline the growing intensity of the title race, with both giants finding form at a crucial stage of the campaign.

Masandawana managed to outclass their first group stage opponents by securing a win in an end-to-end encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. Considered a group of death, Downs have collected their first three points after dispatching the Sea Robbers' tormentors. The home win is a morale boost for the Tshwane giants, who will face their former head coach, Rhulani Mokwena, in their next continental game.

The youngster is proving his quality for both the Buccaneers and the South African national team with excellent and consistent displays, regardless of the opponent he is facing. The bulky centre-back has been tipped to ply trade overseas, which might see the Sea Robbers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou find a solution at the heart of his club's defence.

As South Africans slowly come to terms with the expected exit of Broos next year, several native tacticians have been touted as his best successors. The Belgian tactician has had a rather successful stint with Bafana, and that means anyone who will come in after him will be expected to be as good or even far better. Broos has a chance of making his time with Bafana even a more successful story – that is, if he does well in the AFCON and the World Cup finals.

The Mzansi star was on the scoresheet as the Saudi Arabian club returned to winning ways after a rather long period of a winless run. Their last win was on October 18 and since then, they have lost three games and drawn in another. The goal is a morale boost for the former Sekhukhune United winger who moved to the Middle East on a loan move.

The Bafana full-back has struggled to break into Masandawana's first team despite the ambitious move he made before the season began. At Chloorkop, Basadien is facing stiff competition from Zimbabwean star Divine Lunga and Aubrey Modiba. His situation at the Pretoria giants has complicated his chances of making it into the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad.