Wiliete SC head coach Beto Bianchi has spoken out for the first time following a controversial physical altercation during his side's CAF Champions League clash with Mamelodi Sundowns. The veteran tactician reportedly required hospital treatment after the incident, which occurred during a tense first-leg encounter in Angola.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the second-leg clash between the Tshwane giants and the Angolan side at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Brazilians will be desperate for a positive result at home after settling for a goalless draw in the first leg as they look to defend their African crown.
The Masandawana veteran has urged his teammates to leave everything on the pitch as they look to secure their place in the Champions League group stage. The versatile star believes the time for talk is over as the Tshwane giants prepare for a high-stakes second-leg encounter.
Masandawana legend Teko Modise has sent a direct message to the 27-year-old defender regarding his role in the squad following his move to Chloorkop. With the first-choice right-back currently sidelined with a long-term injury, the opening for a new regular starter has emerged under head coach Miguel Cardoso.
The Portuguese coach has sent a firm message to new arrival Maku, warning the teenager that a spot in the starting line-up is far from guaranteed. The highly-rated midfielder joined the Brazilians as a free agent this week, but his manager is determined to keep expectations grounded at Chloorkop.
The Tshwane giants' mentor has warned his players that their upcoming run of fixtures must be approached with the intensity of a cup final. The Brazilians find themselves in a precarious position as they look to secure their status in continental and domestic cup competitions over a frantic few weeks.
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