Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes there is no better time for his side to play Kaizer Chiefs after gaining confidence from the 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns last week.
Kaizer Chiefs forward Lebogang Manyama is targeting six points in what he calls one of the biggest weeks of the season as they prepare to face SuperSport United and Cape Town City in the space of three days.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane may have ruled himself out of the running to be the next Bafana Bafana coach, but backs a local coach to take the reins mentioning the likes of Benni McCarthy, Gavin Hunt and Steve Komphela as potential candidates.
Cape Town City new signing Mpho Makola thinks his new club is heading in the right direction and that they want to go far this season.
Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has been prompted to squash speculation about Benni McCarthy joining Kaizer Chiefs, by revealing that McCarthy won’t want to leave the club before winning the Absa Premiership title.
Despite moving to within one point of the top of the Absa Premiership table, Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy insists his side is not focused on the title race.
Cape Town City midfielders Thabo Nodada and Roland Putsche have both been ruled out for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
Cape Town City FC confirmed on Thursday evening that forward Ayanda Patosi has departed the club for Persian Gulf Pro League side, Esteghlal FC.
Kaizer Chiefs are pitted against the lowest-ranked side left in the Nedbank Cup, The Magic FC, after the draw for the round of 16 took place on Thursday evening.
