Benni McCarthy’s AmaZulu suffered defeat in their Caf Champions League group stage opener with a 1-0 loss against Raja Casablanca in Morocco on Saturday evening.
AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy believes his side should have been awarded their penalties during their defeat to Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday afternoon.
Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi expected a challenging game against AmaZulu but was delighted to see his side overcome Benni McCarthy's side in the Nedbank Cup last 32 on Sunday afternoon.
Catch highlights of Sunday's Nedbank Cup action as Orlando Pirates managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup last 32 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
A second half goal from Deon Hotto was enough to see Orlando Pirates book their place in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 after they beat AmaZulu 1-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
After guiding AmaZulu to an unlikely runners-up finish, head coach Benni McCarthy is finding the going tougher this season, writes Mogamad Allie.
AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has confirmed that contract talks with midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe have broken down, adding that he doesn’t know where he is going amid reports that Kaizer Chiefs are close to agreeing a deal.
Orlando Pirates will face off against AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 while Kaizer Chiefs will host TS Galaxy after the draw for the next round on Wednesday afternoon.
AmaZulu midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe could be on the verge of competing a move to Kaizer Chiefs, with reports suggesting that the transfer will go through as soon as the clubs agree a fee.
AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy has admitted that he is targeting a deep run in the Caf Champions League as the ambitious coach looks to push his side to the next level.