Former South African international Benson Mhlongo has weighed in on the upcoming Wafa Wafa final, dismissing suggestions that Masandawana will be overly affected by the demands of the international break. The showdown at Moses Mabhida Stadium pits the country's two heavyweights against one another in a match expected to test both squads.
The Masandawana chairman, Tlhopie Motsepe, has candidly admitted that losing the Betway Premiership title to the Buccaneers was a deeply painful experience for the club, despite the Tshwane giants going on to lift the CAF Champions League and recently adding the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup to their trophy cabinet. The Brazilians are now looking to build on that success by adding more silverware in both domestic and continental competitions.
Chairman Tlhopi Motsepe has broken his silence on the club's high-profile split with the Pyramids head coach, insisting that the difficult decision was necessary for the team's evolution. Despite Mokwena’s domestic dominance, the elusive CAF Champions League title remained the primary catalyst for change at Chloorkop.
The Brazilians have sent a clear message to their domestic rivals following a dominant display in the recently concluded transfer market. The Pretoria club completed a series of high-profile acquisitions to bolster a squad that already stands as one of the most formidable in the South African top flight.
The Brazilians have bolstered their defensive ranks with the addition of Wandile Dube, securing the highly-rated left-footed centre-back from AmaZulu. While the 22-year-old arrives with a growing reputation, experts are already warning against placing the weight of unfair expectations on his shoulders at Chloorkop.
The dominance of the CAF Champions League-winning club players in the South African national team squad has once again raised questions, but the club’s strong representation has been defended as a reflection of the quality within the Chloorkop ranks.
The Brazilians strengthened their squad with a new defensive addition as the transfer window entered its final stages. The Chloorkop outfit waited until after the deadline day to make the signing announcement, adding another option to a squad competing for honours domestically and on the continental stage.
The Tshwane giants are continuing to redefine the boundaries of African club football after securing yet another piece of silverware for their ever-expanding trophy cabinet. Following their latest continental success, the Sporting Director has hailed the squad for reaching a new stratosphere on the global stage.
The Betway Premiership title race may still be up for grabs, but the Tshwane giants are increasingly operating beyond the usual domestic rivalry. Despite surrendering their league crown last season, the Brazilians' achievements beyond the Premier Soccer League have strengthened their standing, with former star Anthony Laffor arguing that the club is now chasing ambitions far bigger than simply dominating South African football.
The Brazilians are reportedly working to finalise a late move for AmaZulu starlet Wandile Dube as the transfer window reaches its climax. The Brazilians appear to have successfully jumped to the front of the queue for the highly-rated 22-year-old defender.
Pressure is mounting on Al-Malaki head coach Marino Pusic following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. The Asian champions struggled to exert their authority in Pretoria, leading to fierce criticism of the manager's tactical decisions and game management.
The celebrations continued for the Pretoria outfit as they once again raised the South African flag high, securing their place in the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after overcoming the Asian champions in a closely contested affair. The Brazilians showed their character on the big stage, battling through a tight contest before eventually getting the result they needed to keep their impressive journey alive.
GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch Abafana Bes’thende take on the Glamour Boys at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, with Amakhosi looking to settle the score after their upsetting MTN8 meeting. The two sides meet again with three points up for grabs before the international break.
The Brazilians striker has broken his silence regarding his challenging stint in abroad, insisting that his difficult time in Belgium and North America was not a reflection of his ability. The 25-year-old has returned to Chloorkop looking to reignite his career after a frustrating period where he felt his potential was not fully utilised by his former employers.
The Saudi club have been issued a stark warning regarding their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. The Saudi Pro League side is set to face reigning African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a clash that could expose their recent tactical inconsistencies seeing them on a run of just two wins in their last five outings.
With the weekend's first round qualifying all wrapped up in both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, the PSL's participants now know who they will be facing in the next knockout round after the international break.
The right-footed winger has officially secured his next move following his departure from the Soweto giants. The Angolan international has returned to his homeland to join one of the rising powers of the Girabola league.
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