Ikhtisar Al-Sahel

Junior Khanye has sent a clear message to the Amakhosi hierarchy ahead of the 2026/27 season, insisting that the club must strengthen their squad if they hope to challenge for silverware. Despite lifting the pre-season Toyota Cup, the outspoken analyst believes the Soweto giants should use their resources to invest in quality signings capable of taking the team to the next level.

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has praised the decision of South Africa’s ‘Big Three’ to conduct their pre-season preparations in Europe. As Amakhosi, Buccaneers and the Brazilians return from their respective tours, the retired defender believes the gulf in resources is providing them with a distinct competitive edge in domestic competitions.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician has officially begun his tenure with the Heirs of the Pharaohs, and is under no illusions regarding the scale of the task ahead. After a brief period in Libya with Al Ittihad, the South African coach has transitioned to the Egyptian Premier League to lead one of the continent's most ambitious projects.

After the Namibian's shock departure from Chloorkop, he was heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Scottland FC and Pyramids. However, the striker has opted for linking up with his former boss Manqoba Mngqithi who is now in charge of Tanzanian giants Young Africans.