Ikhtisar Auda

Mandla Ncikazi has officially completed his return to Golden Arrows, taking over the head coaching duties just hours after the club parted ways with Pitso Dladla. The experienced tactician arrives in KwaZulu-Natal following his departure from Orlando Pirates, where he had been serving as an assistant coach.

Stellies' head coach believes his side has what it takes to navigate the unpredictable waters of the Carling Knockout Cup. Despite a mixed run of form in the league, the veteran tactician is banking on the competition's unique history of producing surprise champions to fuel his team's ambitions.

South African football now shifts it's focus to the second domestic cup competition of the season as the fixture details for the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 have been released.

Downs prospect is already making his presence felt away from Chloorkop after securing a temporary move to the Village Boys. The young defender has been identified as a vital component for the top-flight newcomers as they look to establish themselves in the Betway Premiership.