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The Brazilians need to avoid defeat in South Africa to seal progress to the ultimate stage, where they will face either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat. Having won their maiden continental crown a decade ago, Masandawana have a better chance of getting past the Tunisian heavyweights after a victory in Tunis in the previous meeting.

As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season hurtles toward its dramatic finale, the battle lines are sharply drawn across the table. Stellies' victory on Friday night did little to shift the standings, as Gavin Hunt’s charges remain level on points with Golden Arrows, who stay ahead on goal difference. The race to muscle into the coveted top eight is reaching a boiling point, while down in the trenches, sides like Marumo Gallants, Orbit College, and Magesi FC remain locked in a gritty scrap to dodge the drop.

As Masandawana prepare for the continental clash against their rivals from North Africa, they continue to get advice on how they can successfully outwit them. Given that the Tshwane giants are the only team carrying South Africa's flag in the inter-club competition, there is a general wish that they succeed in order to send a message that, indeed, the Premier Soccer League is a high-level competition.

The Tshwane giants are set to host the Tunisian club at the sold-out Loftus Versfeld this Saturday. Holding a narrow 1-0 lead from the CAF Champions League first leg in Tunis, the Brazilians have taken the first step toward progression, but their coach remains cautious of any complacency.

Masandawana's eyes are firmly on the upcoming continental game that will decide their fate in the inter-club competition. The Premier Soccer League giants will be playing at home, carrying a slight 1-0 advantage, and many have predicted they have a higher chance of advancing. But do the Tunisian giants care about odds being placed against them?

The defending Premier Soccer League champions, Masandawana, have been a hard nut to crack, not only in South Africa but on the continent at large. The Brazilians are chasing a second star in the prestigious club competition and need just a draw this weekend to get into the final, where they will play either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat.

While the Glamour Boys hope to push for a ticket to compete on the continent, the Sea Robbers are in a neck-to-neck battle with Mamelodi Sundowns for the South African top-flight crown. With a couple of rounds left to conclude the ongoing campaign, teams are working hard to realise their objectives.

Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.

The defending Premier Soccer League champions hope to complete the job in Pretoria on Saturday against the Tunisian heavyweights and secure a back-to-back CAF Champions League final ticket. Last year, they fell to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in the last hurdle and will be aiming at making it better in the almost-ending campaign.

The former Soweto giants goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has delivered a brutal reality check to the Buccaneers faithful, claiming the Premier Soccer League title race is effectively over. Despite his deep emotional ties to the club, the legendary shot-stopper believes Sundowns' vast experience and Pirates' tendency to stumble at the finish line have handed the crown back to the Brazilians.

The Tshwane giants are fine-tuning for battle with a foot in the continental showpiece, but the 26-year-old right-back has slammed the brakes on any early celebrations at Chloorkop. Even with a narrow first-leg cushion in their pocket, the Masandawana defender has made it clear the mission is still wide open as they gear up to welcome the Tunisian team.

The Brazilians hold a slender 1-0 advantage over the Blood and Gold from the first leg of their last-four clash in Africa’s premier club competition. They head into the return fixture determined to protect that lead and finish the job.

The North African outfit will be at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this weekend to face the Premier Soccer League heavyweights, who enjoy a slight advantage after the initial meeting a couple of days ago. The Tunisian team insists the Brazilians are not yet through to the last hurdle despite playing in Mzansi.