The Brazilians tactician has addressed the growing hype surrounding the club's latest crop of academy graduates following their impressive displays in pre-season and cup competition. The Portuguese coach insisted that while he feels a duty to integrate young talent, places in the starting line-up must be earned through consistent performance rather than potential alone.
The CAF Champions League-winning head coach has shed light on the absence of the marquee signing following Masandawana's dramatic start to the 2026/27 campaign. The highly-rated attacker was a notable absentee as the Brazilians secured a narrow victory in their season opener.
The 38-year-old forward is embarking on a final quest for legendary status after signing a one-year contract with the Cape Wineland outfit. The veteran marksman has decided to delay his retirement to pursue the all-time Premier Soccer League scoring record, a milestone that would cement his place in South African football history.
The Brazilians' head coach has shed light on the club's tactical decision to reintegrate the 32-year-old shot-stopper into the first-team squad for the new campaign. After spending four years away on various loan assignments, the Bafana Bafana international is back at Chloorkop to provide elite competition and essential cover.
The Portuguese tactician has sounded a major alarm over his side's defensive fragility despite securing progression to the next round of the Wafa Wafa tournament. The Masandwana mentor watched his side scrape through with a 3-2 extra-time win over Polokwane City, but the manner of the goals conceded has left him deeply concerned.
The Brazilians boss has sent shockwaves through the PSL by revealing the real reason behind the 28-year-old's prolonged absence from the squad. The Portuguese tactician confirmed that the former Orlando Pirates winger is no longer training with the senior team following a series of disciplinary infractions.
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