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Bahlabane Ba Ntwa tactician has opened up about the immense personal and professional hardships that nearly forced him out of the game entirely. The 52-year-old, now a respected figure in the Premier Soccer League, believes his past 'sufferings' were essential in forging the mental toughness required for top-level management.

The Glamour Boys are desperate to end their long-standing trophy drought, and the goalkeeper believes the upcoming MTN8 campaign provides the perfect platform to transform the club's fortunes. Amakhosi are preparing for a high-stakes quarter-final clash against Golden Arrows this Sunday, marking their return to a competition they have painfully missed in recent years.

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The former Glamour Boys captain has expressed his immense excitement following the club's latest acquisition. The veteran goalkeeper revealed he has been tracking the 21-year-old winger's progress for several seasons before his high-profile move to Naturena.