The Tshwane giants have set the tone for the second leg of their quarterfinals after putting a healthy number of goals past Stade Malien at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night. The manner of the victory and The Brazilians run of form led to suggestions they are now the favourites to win the competition.

The hard-fought victory over the Citizen's has improved the mood around Naturena and snapped a four game losing streak across all competitions. With three points in the bag Lucky Baloyi believes this should be a springboard for Amakhosi to push for a top three finish.

As Amakhosi stare at a possible trophyless season, questions continue to be asked about whether the current coaches are the right men to handle the club. The Glamour Boys failed to defend the Nedbank Cup, were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup and the Carling Knockout, and the Premier Soccer League title appears a far-fetched dream.

The defending champions are set for another South African top-tier assignment on Tuesday against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A win for the Brazilians will take them two points clear at the top, which will give them a psychological boost in the final third of the 2025/26 PSL campaign.

Just like it was the case in the previous seasons, the Sea Robbers and the Tshwane giants are the close rivals for the title in the ongoing campaign. But the Buccaneers failed to take advantage over the weekend when they were frustrated and eventually dropped points against Siwelele FC. Downs will be back in league action in midweek and can open a two-point gap against their rivals.

The North African side have moved quickly to replace the South African tactician who quit over the weekend. And, in a twist of fate rarely seen in football, it looks like the two coaches are basically 'swapping' clubs.

The 28-year-old recently broke into Miguel Cardoso’s starting line-up after spending time on the sidelines due to injury. The ex-Buccaneers star has shown signs of gelling well with the Masandawana squad, delivering solid performances and providing an assist in the three matches he has featured in for the Tshwane side. While Innocent Mdledle has been impressed with the move, he has also issued a stern warning as expectations continue to grow around the in-form winger.

The Belgian tactician has named his preliminary squad ahead of the friendly games against Panama later in March. The games have been lined up as part of Bafana's preparations for the global football bonanza in the middle of this year. Already, the coach's preliminary squad has been analysed, and questions have arisen on who should be in and who does not deserve a place in it.