Richards Bay chairman Sifiso Biyela has opened up on the unique pressures of South African football management following the appointment of Dimitar Pantev. The Natal Rich Boyz turned to the Bulgarian specialist after a difficult opening stretch that saw the club struggling near the bottom of the Betway Premiership table.
The Soweto giants have made their intentions clear — exploring possibilities to make their way back to Dobsonville Stadium. This comes as no surprise following the impressive fan turnout during their recent continental fixture at the South Western Township venue.
However, questions remain over whether the facilities meet the necessary standards to regularly host top-flight matches.
Amakhosi's dream of winning a continental trophy remains alive thanks to their dominant home game against AS Simba. The Glamour Boys' hope of a group stage ticket was realised within just 26 minutes, as they had already achieved an advantage that Simba could not cancel in the end.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's CAF Confederation Cup hosting of their Congolese opponents on Sunday at Dobsonville Stadium. This is a second preliminary round, second leg match with the two teams going into this game carrying a 0-0 draw from the reverse leg in Lubumbashi.
The Glamour Boys are set for another assignment on Sunday as they host AS Simba in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup's second preliminary round to be staged at the Dobsnville Stadium. The initial meeting at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi ended goalless, meaning a win of any kind for Amakhosi will send them to the Group Stage.
The Soweto giants come into the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit with a host of injuries to key players. The initial meeting at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi ended goalless, giving both teams an opportunity to grab the ticket to advance to the next phase of the annual CAF inter-club competition.
The injury cases at Naturena have been growing at a time when the Soweto heavyweights need their players fit as they face crucial games. In an additional blow, one of their key signings has now been ruled out and will not take part in the upcoming game.
The Glamour Boys have been struggling for consistency domestically and have gone six games across all local competitions without tasting a win. On Wednesday, they struggled to get a result at the FNB Stadium in the South African top-tier outing, something that is frustrating the stakeholders and all associated with the Soweto giants.
Amakhosi are set to come out guns blazing in search of positive results when they face Siwelele FC in the league before battling it out with AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup at home. Both games are crucial to their season ambitions, both domestically and on the continent.
The centre-forward reckons there’s a good-natured rivalry among the goal poachers within the Glamour Boys, rather than a cause for concern, with the Nigerian striker declared fit and ready to put his hand up for selection in the upcoming matches.
In what raised eyebrows, the Tunisian excluded his assistant coaches at Amakhosi when he sent his farewell letter to the Khosi nation. One of the tacticians who was snubbed has now reacted and further revealed what he wishes for his former boss.
The ex-Stellenbosch FC star's mental state has been discussed after criticism that followed his big miss against the continental rivals. Du Preez could have handed Amakhosi the victory over DR Congolese side in Lubumbashi.
Amakhosi have confirmed a change in the programme for their game against the league debutants. Apart from the venue shift, all the other details regarding the game have not changed.
The 28-year-old forward failed to turn the ball into an empty net while unmarked inside the box in what was a golden scoring opportunity. He has endured some backlash from fans who watched, in disbelief, a clip of him struggling to score in Lubumbashi.
It has now emerged that some of the players fell sick before the game at TP Mazembe Stadium as they registered a goalless draw. However, the Glamour Boys have to blame themselves for the chances they created but failed to score from.
After Amakhosi’s 0-0 draw at Stade TP Mazembe against AS Simba, the Glamour Boys faithful were left buzzing over key moments; most notably the shocking missed chances that could’ve changed everything. From Mayo’s strike off the post to Du Preez’s open-net miss, Chiefs were left wondering what might have been.
The Glamour Boys failed to get a win in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they played AS Simba in the CAF inter-club at the TP Mazembe Stadium. Despite the many chances created, the Soweto giants, who were led by co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net.
Amakhosi held Simba to a goalless draw in Lubumbashi, with Brandon Petersen keeping a clean sheet. Late substitute Mfundo Vilakazi injected energy and urgency, but it wasn’t enough to break the deadlock. The second leg in Soweto now looms large.
Amakhosi marched into Stade TP Mazembe chasing a first-leg edge in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round. But after 90 tense minutes of end-to-end action, the Congolese hosts held firm, denying the Glamour Boys a breakthrough. With the tie still deadlocked, everything now hinges on the return leg in Soweto next Saturday.
Two Soweto giants, one Congolese cauldron. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers travel to Lubumbashi for high-stakes CAF clashes against AS Simba and Saint Eloi Lupopo, respectively. It’s the second preliminary round and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Soweto’s pride meets the DRC’s passion; this is more than football, it’s a continental reckoning.
The Glamour Boys are set for another CAF inter-club outing this weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to get a positive result in the first leg to stand a chance of making the group stage of Africa's second-tier competition. Maboe, Mfundo Vilakazi and Khanyisa Mayo are among the players who might make their debut in the competition.
The Premier Soccer League will be well represented this weekend across the two CAF inter-club competitions in Africa. The four teams are hoping to get a positive result in the first leg of the annual tournaments. An aggregate win for Mzansi representatives will see the trio get into the group stage and reap big financial rewards.
The 26-year-old joined the Glamour Boys from TS Galaxy, hoping to take the number one spot for several seasons. However, things haven't worked in his favour at the Soweto giants as Brandon Petersen is currently doing well in between the posts, leaving the Amavubi custodian with no option but to play second fiddle to him.
The 19-year-old midfielder continues to rise after showcasing his skills on the global stage. But focus is on him to see if he can establish himself as a big name in South African football, the way the Orlando Pirates duo of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota did.
The Glamour Boys resume their CAF inter-club journey this weekend with a tricky trip to Lubumbashi where they will play the Congolese outfit in the first leg of the second preliminary round. This will be a massive game for either side in their bid to make the group stage of the annual competition and will go a long way towards whether their seasons are considered a success.
The Glamour Boys made 11 new signings in the most recent transfer window, but some have not yet made their debut for the Soweto giants. This weekend, that might change as Amakhosi tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit in their first leg CAF inter-club outing.
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