Independencia Genel Bakış

Amakhosi have surprised many by deciding to retain the services of former Golden Arrows attacker for the upcoming campaign. Despite a difficult period for the winger at Naturena, the club has opted to trigger a contract extension to keep the veteran in the fold.

The former Kaizer Chiefs versatile defender is back on the hunt for a new club after his trial spell with the Western Cape outfit ended without a deal. The 28-year-old had been edging closer to a reunion with coach Gavin Hunt in the hope of securing a permanent move following his departure from Naturena, but the move ultimately fell through.

Former Amakhosi coach Sergio Dos Santos has launched a stinging critique of the Premier Soccer League's award judges. The veteran football figure expressed total bewilderment at the inclusion of two axed tacticians on the shortlist for the Coach of the Season prize.

After being shown the exit door by Golden Arrows, the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach looked set to complete a high-profile move to Soweto. Instead, the veteran tactician ended up at Young Africans and has now disclosed the behind-the-scenes saga that blocked his path to Naturena.