Amazonas FC Descripción general

The Premier Soccer League chairman has lifted the lid on the immense financial sacrifices made by the Soweto clubs to ensure the survival of professional football in South Africa. As the league celebrates its 30th anniversary, the man known as the 'Iron Duke' detailed the private meetings and difficult decisions that transformed the domestic game into Africa's most successful competition.

The South American star has dropped a significant hint regarding his future, suggesting that his time at Chloorkop may be drawing to a close. Despite the Chilean playmaker remaining a central figure at Masandawana, he has openly addressed the possibility of this being his final campaign in South Africa.

SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach. The appointment was supposed to be announced shortly afterwards but a disagreement over the pay structure has seen it drag on past the middle of the month. Assuming rumours of progress are correct, Pitso will have a substantial Inbox to busy himself with when he assumes the hot seat vacated by Hugo Broos.

Thuso Phala has moved to silence growing speculation regarding a potential rift between the club's established academy stars and marquee signing Langelihle Phili. The talk of friction emerged following recent performances where fans questioned the chemistry between the young trio after instances where passes were overlooked.