The Glamour Boys are set to take on Usuthu in their next Betway Premiership clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Amakhosi head into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United last Sunday.

Chiefs have already booked their place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup and currently occupy third spot in the Betway Premiership standings with 51 points from 28 matches.

“We are doing our usual build-up, preparing our game-plan with the coaches,” Ngcobo told his club’s official website.

“We will have to work hard because it will not be an easy game.

“We know how dangerous AmaZulu can be with Coach Arthur (Zwane) so we are expecting a tough match and we are ready to fight for the win.”

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The Brazilians are set to host the Moroccan side at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday in the first leg of the continental showdown.

The Tshwane giants will then head to the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat for the return leg.

Sundowns will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering a 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy in their midweek Betway Premiership clash.

Santos says reaching the CAF Champions League final with Mamelodi Sundowns has reaffirmed one of the main reasons he joined the club.

“It feels very good. That was one of the main reasons for me to come to Mamelodi Sundowns – to win the Champions League,” Santos told the media.

“Being in the final is part of that process, so it’s very good.

“It’s very competitive. We have played in four or five different countries, and every game is different.

“Every opponent has its own style of play, but at the same time, it makes us grow. It’s a competition that is very good for the players, and hopefully we can get it this year.”

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Mbokazi is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in South African football, earning growing attention for his composure, defensive awareness, and rapid rise through the ranks.

1) HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Mbekezeli Mbokazi was born in Hluhluwe in northern KwaZulu-Natal, near the famous Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park where visitors from all over the world come to look for the ‘Big 5’. His first club was a KwaZulu-Natal fourthtier side, Makhasa FC, before he joined the Langalibalele Sports Academy in Durban. From there he was scouted for Orlando Pirates’ Diski Challenge team.

2) SOUTH AFRICA U20 STAR

Mbokazi first came to the attention of many when he was a star player at the COSAFA Under-20 Championships in Mozambique in 2024. He partnered centrally in defence with Tylon Smith, and South Africa did not concede a single goal in the competition as they went on to lift the trophy. Club commitments meant he was not released for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, which South Africa also won, or the Under-20 World Cup later that year.

3) PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

Mbokazi made his professional debut for Pirates against Chippa United on 5 March 2025, where the Buccaneers won 1-0. Just 11 days later, he claimed the Man of the Match award in a 2-1 win against Mamelodi Sundowns. By then he had already scored his first senior goal, which came in a penalty shoot-out victory over SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup. He was a regular starter from his debut until he left Pirates in January this year. His only other goal was a screamer for the Buccaneers against Siwelele in the Carling Knockout.

4) BAFANA DEBUT

Just 93 days after making his Pirates debut, Mbokazi earned his first cap for Bafana Bafana in a 0-0 draw with Tanzania. He has largely been a fixture in the side ever since, barring when he was suspended after a red card against Zimbabwe in the World Cup qualifiers. He has nine caps to date and played every minute of Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco.

5) PASSING RANGE

Mbokazi’s passing range has been described as his ‘superpower’ by respected football publication FourFourTwo. His ability to set the tempo from centre-back with both short or long passes makes him a highly valuable player. Tactical intelligence, ball carrying and physicality are also among his strong points.

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The Brazilians are set to welcome the Moroccan outfit to Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday for the first leg of the continental competition.

The Tshwane giants will then travel to the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah for the return leg in Rabat.

Sundowns will look to bounce back after they suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of TS Galaxy in midweek action in the Betway Premiership.

“The boys are nice and ready for our last league game that plays on Tuesday. We are all geared up and ready to fight until the last whistle,” Onyango told his club’s official website.

“Every game counts for the Club, regardless of how difficult it is.

“We have to give our best – every game is a final. We have to finish the season on a high, regardless of how things are in the league.”

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The Glamour Boys are scheduled to face Usuthu in their next Betway Premiership fixture when they meet at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Amakhosi come into this fixture off the back of a 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United on Sunday.

Chiefs have already secured their qualification to next year’s CAF Confederation Cup and sit third in the Betway Premiership standings with 51 points from 28 matches.

“It wasn’t an easy game. It was tough but we worked really hard to get the victory,” Ngcobo told his club’s official website.

“I feel like I had a decent game and it was good to complete 90 minutes for the first time in a while, but there are aspects I want to improve on.

“Overall, I was quite happy and we take it and move forward.”

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CANADA

BC PLACE (VANCOUVER)
Capacity: 48 821
BC Place is a downtown stadium featuring a retractable roof added during a major overhaul. Opened in 1983, it staged marquee matches at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, including the final. The venue is home to Vancouver Whitecaps and the BC Lions and it’s flexible “event mode” layouts allow rapid transitions between football, concerts, and other shows.

BMO FIELD (TORONTO)
Capacity: 44 315
Opened in 2007 at Exhibition Place, BMO Field is best known as the home of Toronto FC. It has also hosted Canada internationals and major rugby fixtures. The venue has been expanded and upgraded over time, including pitch and seating improvements to meet big-event requirements. Its lakeside location and steep stands create an intimate and intense strong atmosphere for football.

MEXICO
GUADALAJARA STADIUM (ESTADIO AKRON)
CAPACITY: 44 330
Estadio Akron is the modern home of Chivas Guadalajara in Zapopan, designed as a football-first venue with a clean bowl and excellent sightlines. Opened in 2010, it has already hosted major international events, including 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup matches. The stadium has carried different commercial names over the years but remains one of Mexico’s elite grounds.

MEXICO CITY STADIUM (ESTADIO AZTECA/ESTADIO BANORTE)
CAPACITY: 72 766
This is one of world football’s most iconic venues and is set to become the first stadium to host men’s World Cup matches at three tournaments. It famously staged the 1970 and 1986 finals and remains a major home for big Mexico matches. Opened in 1966, its high altitude is also a defining factor in the matchday experience.

MONTERREY STADIUM (ESTADIO BBVA)
CAPACITY: 50 113
Estadio BBVA is home to C.F. Monterrey and is known for its striking architecture and mountain backdrop. It has quickly become a showpiece venue in Mexico, hosting high-profile club and international fixtures. Opened in 2015, it was built for modern broadcast and hospitality standards, it is well-suited to FIFA tournament operations, with wide concourses and a contemporary match presentation feel.

UNITED STATES
ATLANTA STADIUM (MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM)
Capacity: 67 382
This downtown venue features a retractable roof and a distinctive oculus-style video board. Home to the NFL’s Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, the stadium is built for rapid reconfiguration between sports. Opened in 2017, it is renowned for spectacle, premium spaces, and routinely draws huge football crowds.

KANSAS CITY STADIUM (GEHA FIELD AT ARROWHEAD STADIUM)
CAPACITY: 67 513
Long-time home of the Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead is legendary for crowd noise and atmosphere. Opened in 1972, it has been modernised through major renovation phases and remains an elite event venue. For the World Cup, it will be adapted to FIFA pitch and operational standards while keeping its famed intensity intact.

HOUSTON STADIUM (NRG STADIUM)
CAPACITY: 68 311
Opened in 2002, NRG was the NFL’s first retractable-roof football stadium and is part of the larger NRG Park campus, which supports large fan zones and event overlays. It hosts the Houston Texans and major annual events like rodeo week, proving its ability to handle large footfall operations. The roofed design is a key asset for summer scheduling and protection from the elements.

DALLAS STADIUM (AT&T STADIUM, ARLINGTON)
CAPACITY: 70 122
Opened in 2009, AT&T Stadium is a colossal, retractable-roof arena built for the biggest occasions, with enormous internal video displays and world-class hospitality. Home of the Dallas Cowboys, it regularly stages major boxing, college football and global exhibition matches. Its scale and infrastructure make it one of the tournament’s most logistically capable venues for media and fans.

SEATTLE STADIUM (LUMEN FIELD)
CAPACITY: 65 123
Lumen Field, which hosts the Seahawks and Sounders, is famed for its steep stands and crowd volume. It has an established track record with high-level football, including major international matches, and the stadium’s urban location supports walk-up energy and strong transit links. Tournament overlays (including pitch requirements) are familiar territory here, thanks to frequent event conversions. It opened in 2002.

PHILADELPHIA STADIUM (LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD)
CAPACITY: 65 827
“The Linc” sits in South Philadelphia’s sports complex and is known for intense crowds. Home of the Eagles, it has also staged major international football and concerts. A modern bowl and continual upgrades help it meet tournament requirements. Its location also offers strong transport and event infrastructure around match days, including large-scale crowd management experience. It opened in 2003.

BOSTON STADIUM (GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH)
CAPACITY: 63 815
Home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, the venue has long hosted international football and mega concerts. Opened in 2002, the stadium sits within a larger entertainment district at Patriot Place, making it a ready-made tournament hub. Its bowl design has been refined through upgrades to improve fan comfort and modern event operations.

LOS ANGELES STADIUM (SOFI STADIUM, INGLEWOOD)
CAPACITY: 69 650
SoFi is a next-generation venue with a translucent ETFE canopy roof and the massive dual-sided “Infinity Screen.” It is home to the Rams and Chargers and has already hosted global-scale events. Opened in 2020, it will undergo football-specific modifications (including pitch requirements), reinforcing its reputation as an adaptable mega-stadium built for world audiences.

MIAMI STADIUM (HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI GARDENS)
CAPACITY: 64 091
Hard Rock is one of the most versatile stadiums in the US, hosting the Dolphins, major college football, global concerts, and even the Miami Open tennis complex within its broader site. Opened in 1987, its frequent reinventions and upgrades have kept it current for modern broadcast and hospitality needs, while its location supports a major festival-style matchday footprint.

NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM (METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD)
CAPACITY: 78 576 48
MetLife is the shared home of the NFL’s Giants and Jets and is built for massive crowds and global events. Opened in 2010, it draws major international football crowds and is set to be the tournament’s showpiece stadium in the region, with a large footprint for media, security and hospitality overlays. Its scale makes it ideal for showcasing knockout matches.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STADIUM (LEVI’S STADIUM, SANTA CLARA)
CAPACITY: 69 391
Opened in 2014 in Silicon Valley, Levi’s is home to the 49ers and is a regular host of major sports and entertainment events. Designed with modern premium spaces and tournament-grade operations in mind, it has already handled huge global audiences. Its setting and infrastructure make it a natural hub for a World Cup fan base from across the Bay Area.

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RECAP: Galaxy dent Sundowns’ title hopes

The Rockets returned to winning ways after their 13-match winless run in the league after they secured a 3-2 victory over Sundowns.

Goals from Victor Letsoalo, Sedwyn George and Mpho Mvelase saw the Rockets walk away with all three points at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

READ: Cardoso Reflects On Defeat In Final Betway Premiership Tie

The win sees Galaxy remain in 12th place on the log with 31 points from 29 games, with one match remaining in the season.

“As I said in the pre-match interview because of the psychological factor we have over them,” Parker told SuperSport TV after the game.

“At the same time, they were more under pressure by them having to score a lot of goals and having to win the match and it was also good for them to win the match going to play the Champions League final – wish them all the best for the Champions League final.

“But as we say in football we don’t have answers but solutions and we came up with a solution in terms of us being disciplined, taking the responsibility and at the same time having the unity especially in our defending and just hit them on the counter-attack because we have been practising on how they keep a high-line and for us just to make sure we attack the space behind with the young man Mahlambi.

“He has been so far our dangerous player for the last couple of games so why not get the ball early to him, create one-v-one in the two previous games he got us a penalty and again today so the game-plan was spot-on in terms of us playing to our strengths.”

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RECAP: Galaxy dent Sundowns’ title hopes

The Brazilians concluded their Betway Premiership campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy in Nelspruit.

Sundowns fell to defeat despite a brace from Brayan León, as goals from Victor Letsoalo, Sedwyn George and Mpho Mvelase secured victory for TS Galaxy.

READ: Parker: We Had A Psychological Advantage Over Sundowns

Despite the defeat, Sundowns remain top of the Betway Premiership standings with 68 points from 30 matches.

“Absolutely, and I remember the first action is a ball from Arthur him against the goalkeeper, very easy to score goals to us today. Quite difficult in controlling that space on the back, but I think the team had a good reaction we finished the first half in a normal position. 45 minutes we scored a goal,” Cardoso told SuperSport after the game.

“We made some corrections at halftime that I think were needed, but you cannot start the second half and suffer a goal from not even 30 seconds on the match, really. But I think there’s a lesson to take out from this matches that as much as people may say but I don’t think anyone has tried to play seven matches in 21 days.

“We played the last four matches always on the third day, I would like anyone today to try to do something so it’s very easy for me to now criticise my players because they were tired, was not quick and fluid as usually but I will not do it.

“I think the calendar beat us, most of all the calendar beat us and we need to recover as much as possible because we’re going to play a Champions League final in four days and as you know our opponent is already resting is on the third day of rest so we need to be very wise on what to speak now and also put our thoughts on what we have ahead.”

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READ: Cardoso Reflects On Defeat In Final Betway Premiership Tie

The Brazilians ended their Betway Premiership campaign on a sad note following their defeat to the Rockets in Nelspruit.

Sundowns suffered a defeat when Brayan Leon’s double was cancelled out by goals from Victor Letsoalo, Sedwyn George and Mpho Mvelase.

The defeat sees Sundowns remain in first place in the Betway Premiership standings with 68 points from 30 matches.

READ: Parker: We Had A Psychological Advantage Over Sundowns

The win sees the Rockets remain in 12th place on the log with 31 points from 29 games, with one match remaining in the season.

WATCH: TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns

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The Buccaneers extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches following their 3-0 victory over Magesi FC over the weekend.

Pirates currently sit in second place in the Betway Premiership with 65 points from 28 matches, three points adrift of log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Appollis is in incredible form this campaign and has scored nine goals and registered six assists in 28 league appearances so far this season.

“It was a very important three points for us today,” Appollis told the club’s media after the game.

“The boys did well, and I’m happy with the overall performance from the squad. Even the impact players who came on gave us more energy and helped the team a lot.

“We wanted to score more goals, but we’ll take the 3-0 win and focus on the next game.

“All thanks to my teammates for sharing the ball with me, and I try to do the same for them. It’s a team effort. That’s why we have so many players contributing in the squad.

“It’s all about the team.”

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