After being the second player to arrive at Chloorkop this transfer window, following the signing of Fawaaz Basadien, the 27-year-old is in line to make his maiden appearance for Masandawana and has a huge task to prove that his acquisition was spot-on. But he faces stiff competition for playing time from a midfield laden with quality players.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the high-flying Amakhosi's hosting of Babina Noko with toping the table at stake at FNB Stadium on Tuesday. Masandawana have assumed top spot and both the Soweto giants and the Limpopo-based outfit have a chance to take control of matters in the campaign.
Mamelodi Sundowns have identified the Brazilian attacker as a possible replacement for Lucas Ribeiro, who recently left the PSL champions. The Tshwane giants have been in talks with a Portuguese club over one of their players.
The Premier Soccer League’s early narrative reaches a boiling point as Amakhosi and Babina Noko, both unbeaten and level on 13 points, collide at FNB Stadium. With Masandawana perched just a point ahead on 14, this match could redraw the standings and signal who’s truly ready to set the pace in the title race.
Kaizer Chiefs have splashed cash on new players and signed some for free as they prepare for what could be a long and gruelling 2025/26 season. However, the Naturena-based giants are now looking to trim down their big squad to make it more manageable.
The Soweto giants are doing well in the South African top-tier having played five games without a loss. Amakhosi hope to get another positive outcome when they play Babina Noko in the midweek outing.
The Super Eagles and the Cheetahs have been banking on the world football governing body to punish the Southern African nation for a massive blunder made in the qualifiers.
The 28-year-old is among the 11 new players at Amakhosi who are desperate to get back to the top of the South African top-tier. The midfielder compares the two traditional rivals.
The Glamour Boys have been busy in the almost concluding transfer window, bringing in 11 players to bolster their squad. Some have not yet made their debut for the Soweto giants who are enjoying a good start in the PSL.
After sealing a season-long loan deal with Amakhosi, eyes are now keen to see when the son of the Glamour Boys' legend will start playing for his new side.
The Brazilians seized control of the Premier Soccer League standings following a convincing victory over their visitors from Limpopo and they are now on top of Amakhosi and Sekhukhune United who were above them. After collecting maximum points, Masandawana set themselves up to defend the league title for a record-extending eighth consecutive time.
The Glamour Boys have been producing some massive talent from their development unit. Some have grown to be great players domestically and abroad; one youngster has been tipped to deliver for any team in big five European leagues.
Despite the outstanding debt, the Citizens' top official says he is shocked the club let the striker leave but has blamed politics in Algeria for the exit.
The forward is among the many new faces that have been brought in by Amakhosi in their bid to get back to the top of Mzansi football and Africa at large.
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