Ikhtisar Rubin Kazan

Amakhosi head coach has expressed his gratitude toward Kaizer Motaung Jnr following a public show of support for the Frenchman. The Glamour Boys mentor faced mounting scrutiny after a disappointing exit from the CAF Confederation Cup, but the club hierarchy acted swiftly to quell rumours of unrest.

Red Arrows head coach Chisi Mbewe has been presented with a new vehicle following his side's monumental victory over South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. The Zambian tactical mastermind guided his team to a historic qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages at the expense of the Soweto giants.

The Soweto giants have seen their continental ambitions evaporate after a disappointing exit at the hands of Red Arrows. The defeat has sparked immediate scrutiny regarding the tactical decisions made by the Amakhosi head coach during the crucial second-leg tie.

The Glamour Boys' continental ambitions came to a heartbreaking end on Friday evening as the Soweto giants were dumped out of the Confed Cup by Red Arrows. While the penalty shootout defeat stung the Amakhosi faithful, much of the post-match talk centered on the unexpected absence of goalkeeper Leaner.