Amakhosi’s 20-year-old forward has become a mainstay under the French tactician this season, but questions remain over his best position. Former Cape Town Spurs assistant Benson Mhlongo believes the youngster is being deployed in the wrong role as a traditional striker at Naturena.
In the fiercely contested world of South African football, it is rare to find an Amakhosi player praising a cornerstone of the Buccaneers squad. However, rising Amakhosi defender Xolani Cossa has broken ranks to reveal how he models his own career resilience on the leadership shown by the Sea Robbers skipper.
The Rockets chairman has stoked the fires ahead of his side’s knockout clash against Amakhosi, reminding the Soweto giants of their dismal record in cup fixtures. The Mpumalanga-based outfit travels to the FNB Stadium with history on their side, looking to maintain a perfect record against the Glamour Boys.
The former Glamour Boy star has delivered a blunt assessment of what is required to restore the Soweto giants to their former glory. The ex-Zimbabwean international believes the current squad must adopt a winning mentality regardless of their performance levels on the pitch.
The Soweto giants have taken the unusual step of issuing a public vote of confidence in their head coach following the club's shock exit from the CAF Confederation Cup. Despite growing unrest among the Amakhosi faithful, the club hierarchy has insisted they will not be swayed by the emotional fallout of a single continental failure.
Amakhosi former star Thabiso Malatsi has launched a scathing assessment of the club’s current state, suggesting the squad lacks the quality required to compete at the highest level. The retired midfielder believes the recent recruitment strategy has failed to provide the depth necessary for a club of Soweto giants' stature.
The Glamour Boys' continental ambitions came to a heartbreaking end on Friday evening as the Soweto giants were dumped out of the Confed Cup by Red Arrows. While the penalty shootout defeat stung the Amakhosi faithful, much of the post-match talk centered on the unexpected absence of goalkeeper Leaner.
The French coach has come to the defence of his players following their heartbreaking exit from the CAF Confederation Cup. Despite a dominant second-leg display, the Soweto giants were unable to overcome Red Arrows in a tense penalty shootout.
Amakhosi arrived at the famous KwaZulu-Natal venue with their CAF Confederation Cup hopes hanging by a thread after a 1-0 first-leg defeat. The Glamour Boys fought back to force a penalty shootout but ultimately fell short, bringing their continental campaign to a heartbreaking end.
Inacio Miguel has issued a stern challenge to his teammates, insisting that even the world’s most elite managers would fail at Naturena if the squad does not improve its application. The Angola defender believes the responsibility for the club's recent slump lies solely with the players rather than the tactical staff.
Sibongiseni Mthethwa has delivered a defiant rallying cry as the Soweto club prepares for a high-stakes continental showdown against Zambia’s Red Arrows. The midfielder insists the Amakhosi squad is prepared for ultimate sacrifice to ensure they overturn a deficit and secure their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.
The club's vice-captain has jumped to the defence of his team-mates following a heated on-field exchange between Renaldo Leaner and Reeve Frosler. The incident, which occurred in the wake of Amakhosi’s narrow CAF Confederation Cup defeat to Red Arrows, has sparked concerns among the fan base regarding squad unity.
Amakhosi's head coach has shed light on the ongoing absence of Nkosingiphile Ngcobo from the starting XI, pointing to fierce internal competition at Naturena. The midfielder has found minutes hard to come by this season, leading to intense speculation regarding his long-term future with the Soweto giants.
Former Amakhosi winger Junior Khanye has claimed that the club's long-standing decline began the moment the chairman took a step back from daily operations. The Soweto giants have struggled for consistency and silverware, and Khanye believes a lack of footballing authority at the top is the root cause.
Amakhosi are facing a pivotal moment in their continental campaign as they prepare to host Red Arrows in the second leg of their secondary preliminary tie. After a disappointing result in Zambia, the pressure is on the Glamour Boys to deliver a performance that secures their passage to the lucrative group stages.
Former Amakhosi winger Junior Khanye has delivered a scathing assessment of the club's current hierarchy, claiming that the sporting director is ill-equipped for his high-profile role. The outspoken pundit suggested that he lacks the necessary experience and temperament to guide the Soweto giants back to their former glory.
Amakhosi are facing a barrage of criticism from one of their former stars as their underwhelming start to the Betway Premiership campaign continues. Malatsi has pulled no punches in his assessment of the current squad, claiming the club is regressing and desperately needs a change in philosophy.
The Glamour Boys are facing a defining moment in their season as they look to overturn a continental deficit, but club legend Pollen Ndlanya believes the issues run deeper than just one result. The former Amakhosi striker has raised serious concerns regarding the club’s current transfer strategy and squad composition.
TS Galaxy are viewing their upcoming Carling Knockout Cup clash against Kaizer Chiefs as a potential turning point for their campaign. Despite a challenging start to the domestic season, the Rockets believe a statement victory over the Soweto giants is exactly what they need to find their rhythm.
Bucs legend has offered a sobering assessment of the club's emerging talent, suggesting the current crop of starlets still has a long way to go to reach the summit of South African football. Despite the excitement surrounding the new-look squad, the former skipper believes the gulf between the youngsters and their main rivals remains evident.
South African football now shifts it's focus to the second domestic cup competition of the season as the fixture details for the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 have been released.
The Mpumalanga outfit has shed light on the strategic reasoning behind Dithejane’s departure to Major League Soccer. Despite Sundowns presenting a more lucrative financial package, the Rockets opted to facilitate a move to the Fire to benefit the player's long-term career trajectory.
Tlou Segolela has thrown his weight behind the new signing from Milford to make the right-back spot his own following a significant injury blow to the squad. The Buccaneers are facing a defensive reshuffle after losing a key starter during their recent cup final heartbreak against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The temperature is rising ahead of the cup competition after the Rockets’ social media antics caught the eye of the Soweto giants' hierarchy. The Mpumalanga-based club owner has now lifted the lid on the direct response he received from Naturena following the latest round of digital trolling.
The former football agent has finally broken his silence regarding the sudden departure of a South African football legend from the club’s technical team. Amidst swirling rumours concerning the former Kaizer Chiefs star’s private life, the Rockets boss has moved to clarify the situation surrounding the coaching reshuffle.
Galaxy chairman has opened up about the failed negotiations with Chiefs regarding the potential transfer of the talented attacker. Despite the Glamour Boys making a formal move for the highly rated winger, the Rockets stood firm to keep their prized asset at the club.
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