Despite enjoying a respectable run in the Premier Soccer League this season, Usuthu will refresh their technical team ahead of the next campaign. That process has left the coach searching for a trusted lieutenant who can work closely with him when the new season kicks off.
The veteran South African tactician has been unattached for more than a year, with his last job coming during a short stint in Iran. He has been one of the most sought-after coaches on the continent, and now, reports suggest he could be set for a return to North Africa.
The loss is a big blow to the Rockets, who are in desperate need of a victory in order to avoid sliding down towards the relegation zone. After the international break, teams are now focused on their league duties, with some fighting against possible relegation as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns engage in the title race.
The South African mentor is one of the most experienced tacticians in the country and has been linked with Amakhosi. However, the midweek heavy defeat to Bucs seems to have punctured his credibility, as some now believe he cannot coach a big club like the Glamour Boys.
The Glamour Boys have initially missed out on some top players who ended up joining their rivals in the South African Premier Soccer League. One has risen to the highest level, playing in the CAF Champions League, and is set to make the Bafana Bafana squad that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the next two months.
In the absence of Brandon Petersen, the second-choice custodian has been trusted to undertake the goalkeeping duties. However, he has been under scrutiny, as some believe his performances are below par at times. Against the Mswenko Boys, he conceded a goal that increased the criticism directed at him.
The former Orlando Pirates winger turned up for Al-Ettifaq training with an Amakhosi jersey, something that raised eyebrows owing to the rivalry between the two Soweto giants in South Africa. The Bafana Bafana international shone for the Buccaneers for a season before the Saudi Arabian Pro League outfit signed him at the beginning of the season.
The Soweto giants could be regretting their January decisions after opting against signing a new goalkeeper while also sending Bontle Molefe out on loan. With their current shot-stoppers struggling with availability, the club is dangerously thin on options between the sticks at a crucial stage of the season.
The Glamour Boys are slowly turning the tide after initially losing four games in a row across all competitions. Although their chance of winning the Premier Soccer League title race is a distant dream, they are on a good trajectory to finish in the top three. If they achieve a position in that bracket, it will be considered an achievement after missing the top eight last season.
The Glamour Boys co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has sent a defiant message, insisting that the Soweto giants are ready to fight for the highest honors possible for the remainder of the season. Following a resurgent run of form, the Amakhosi mentor has refused to rule out a late charge for the top spots in the league standings.
Chiefs co-coach has lifted the lid on the ongoing personnel headaches affecting the Soweto giants, admitting that the technical team is being pushed into constant tactical reshuffles. Even after a morale-boosting 3-1 triumph over Orbit College FC, Amakhosi are still sweating over the fitness of several key first-team regulars, keeping the selection dilemma very much alive.
Maboe has praised the indomitable spirit within the Amakhosi dressing room after the Soweto giants secured a crucial come-from-behind victory on Monday afternoon. The midfielder’s influential performance earned him a third consecutive individual accolade as the Glamour Boys continue their strong resurgence, securing a third win in a row.
After a huge win over TS Galaxy, Orlando Pirates return to Premier Soccer League action. A win over Abafana Bes'thende will help the Sea Robbers go back to the top of the table. This is a game that the Soweto giants will not afford to lose, as they need points that will firmly keep them in the title race.
The Amakhosi co-coach has opened up on the club's tactical evolution and psychological approach after a resilient 3-1 victory over Mswenko Boys. Despite a sluggish start that saw them fall behind, the Naturena-based outfit rallied strongly to keep their top-three ambitions firmly on track.
Amakhosi went into Monday afternoon’s clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium aiming to replicate their memorable 4-1 victory over the Rustenburg side, seeking to strengthen their push for one final mission, finishing third on the Premier Soccer League table and securing a coveted CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot. On the other end, Orbit continues to fight for survival in the top flight, still anchored to 15th position and battling to climb out of the relegation zone.
A well-travelled European tactician has claimed that the South African top flight stands alone as the premier domestic competition on the continent. Having managed in numerous African nations, the 66-year-old coach believes the infrastructure and professional standards in Mzansi far outstrip those of its rivals.
Amakhosi make a trip to Port Elizabeth on Monday to face relegation-threatened Mswenko Boys in the South African top-flight football. The Soweto giants need maximum points in their bid to return to continental football in the 2026/27 edition. Any lapses might see them fail to realise their objective.
The Glamour Boys are aware that a win on Monday night will bring them closer to CAF inter-club qualification, following their failure to mount a consistent and meaningful challenge in the Premier Soccer League title race. However, the likes of AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United are also hoping to secure the top-three position.
After back-to-back victories, Amakhosi return to action on Monday hoping to get one more win. This will be their first engagement after the international break, and their fans hope the players are in good form to continue with the good run. With the PSL debutants struggling, it might be another perfect chance for the Soweto giants to collect more points.
Recently, Amakhosi have faced turbulent times, from elimination from the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup to conceding ground in the Premier Soccer League title race. However, recent outings have been positive, boosting their chances of finishing in the top three.
The bid to succeed Kaizer Chiefs as champions of this season’s top knockout competition will be contested between the Rockets and the Citizens. This follows the conclusion of the tournament’s last-four stage, which has now set up a decisive showdown. With the semi-finals settled, the stage is now firmly set for one of the two sides to be crowned the new Ke Yona champions.
The former Amakhosi goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, has sounded the alarm, calling on South African football to double down on specialist striker coaching to fix the country’s finishing drought. The iconic shot-stopper has firmly backed Majoro, who has stepped up by launching a focused academy aimed at turning blunt attacking play into a clinical edge.
The KwaZulu-Natal outfit remains on course to win their first major trophy after reaching the final of South Africa's biggest knockout competition. They now wait for the winner between TS Galaxy and Milford FC, who clash in another semi-final match.
The Glamour Boys have been told they are sitting on a coaching goldmine as praise pours in for one of the club's most influential figures. Following a remarkable tactical display in the DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby, the Amakhosi youth setup continues to draw major attention for its ability to produce both results and talent.
The Amakhosi co-coach spent the international break on duty with his native country, where he is a technical advisor to their senior national team. They beat Chad home and away to seal an 8-0 aggregate win in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers preliminary round. That earned the tactician some plaudits.
The Rockets have experienced a season of sharp contrasts, swinging between impressive highs and disappointing lows. From stunningly knocking the Brazilians out of the top domestic competition to suffering a humiliating Premier Soccer League defeat at the hands of the Buccaneers, their campaign has been anything but predictable. As a result, opponents often struggle to know what version of the Rockets they will face.
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