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Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has launched a scathing attack on the media, claiming a false narrative is being constructed to force him out of his position. The Chilli Boys boss finds himself under mounting scrutiny following a devastating 4-0 loss to Golden Arrows over the weekend.

Amakhosi’s 20-year-old forward has become a mainstay under the French tactician this season, but questions remain over his best position. Former Cape Town Spurs assistant Benson Mhlongo believes the youngster is being deployed in the wrong role as a traditional striker at Naturena.

The Buccaneers coach has urged his squad to remain focused as they prepare to begin their Carling Knockout title defence. The Sea Robbers are set to host Milford this week, and the head coach is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge despite his side's recent successes.

In the fiercely contested world of South African football, it is rare to find an Amakhosi player praising a cornerstone of the Buccaneers squad. However, rising Amakhosi defender Xolani Cossa has broken ranks to reveal how he models his own career resilience on the leadership shown by the Sea Robbers skipper.