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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.

The 60-year-old had both good and bad moments with the Glamour Boys during his slightly more than a year in charge. He broke their decade-long trophy drought but the Soweto giants league performances left a lot to be desired. And now, while the Amakhosi management has been commended for the brave decision they made in parting ways with the Tunisian, the club handlers have also been warned that more is needed for them to deliver consistently at the highest level.