The Chilli Boys are second last on the standings with just one win and four losses from their opening five league matches.
The experienced former Chippa head coach returned to the Betway Premiership club in August as head of development, and he was subsequently appointed as DDC head coach for the current season.
He engineered an opening day win over Stellenbosch but has since lost to Siwelele, Golden Arrows, Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Next up for the team is a trip to the UJ Stadium to face Milford FC.
Golden Arrows became the first team to book their place in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals after thrashing Chippa United 4-0 at King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United are among the favourites to progress ahead of the upcoming four Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 fixtures this weekend.
Siwelele FC and Marumo Gallants are targeting their first victories of the 2026/27 season when they face Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United this weekend.
Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns may have avoided each other in the Carling Knockout round of 16, but their respective fixtures present different challenges as they begin their campaigns in the competition.
