The Chloorkop-based outfit were dealt a blow on Sunday afternoon in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final against a resilient Durban side under the guidance of Pitso Dladla, who had already masterminded Kaizer Chiefs’ elimination in the quarter-finals. The Tshwane giants’ head coach has reflected on the result, highlighting where things went wrong.
The hunt for the elusive MTN8 trophy continues to prove a hurdle for the Brazilians, who fell short in their own backyard against Abafana Bes’thende in the first leg of the semi-final. The Tshwane giants will now travel to Durban for the second leg, hoping to overturn the deficit and keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Masandawana coach has delivered a sobering assessment of the club’s young attacker's recent struggles, citing a lack of consistency as the primary reason for his reduced role. The Portuguese tactician is now determined to ensure that the new arrival does not fall into the same trap as he adapts to life at Chloorkop.
The CAF Champions League winners have been dealt a huge blow following the news that the star defender will be sidelined for at least half of the 2026/27 campaign. The Bafana Bafana international suffered a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon during a recent league encounter against Marumo Gallants.
GOAL gives you all the details to follow the Brazilians' cup fixture at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville against Abafana Bes'thende as the Pretoria club attempt to put five years of heartbreak in the Wafa Wafa tournament behind them.
The Tshwane giants face a significant test of their squad depth as they prepare for the first leg of the Wafa Wafa semi-final clash against Abafana Bes'thende. Former Masandawana forward Rodney Ramagalela believes the tactical landscape has shifted following major injury blows to two of the Brazilians' most influential stars.
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