Al-Wasl ภาพรวม

The highly-rated centre-back has enjoyed a meteoric rise since swapping the Premier Soccer League for Major League Soccer, but the Chicago Fire defender insists his success is rooted in his challenging past. The South African international has quickly become a fan favourite in the United States, proving that the mental toughness forged in his youth was the perfect preparation for the bright lights of professional football abroad.

Masandawana defender has offered a refreshingly honest assessment of the shifting power balance in South African football. After an unprecedented era of dominance, the Brazilians finally saw their eight-year stranglehold on the league title broken by the Buccaneers.

Attacking midfielder Andre De Jong has lauded the immense influence of the 24-year-old Bucs star following the club's historic treble-winning campaign. The Bafana Bafana international emerged as the talisman for the Sea Robbers, proving to be the difference-maker in a season that saw the Soweto giants dominate the domestic landscape.

Amakhosi legend has sent a stern message to his former club, insisting that the time for 'rebuilding' must come to an end if the Soweto giants are to reclaim their former glory. As the Glamour Boys prepare to usher in a new era under a new head coach, the iconic goalkeeper has warned that the constant cycle of technical changes is hampering the club’s ability to compete with South Africa's elite.