City host Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership three days later in a perilous position as they languish in the bottom half.
Tinkler will hope his acquisition adapts to his new surroundings like a duck to water and be part of a group that can mount a challenge for at least a top four finish. “He’s a fantastic acquisition. He’s someone who has played in Africa before with Etoile in Tunisia so he has Caf experience, and we’re happy to have him at our club,” enthused Tinkler.Gonzalez will have competition from forwards Khanyisa Mayo, Douglas Mapfumo and Tashreeq Morris while midfielders Mpho Makola, Thabo Nodada, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Abdul Ajagul, Craig Martin as he can take on any of their roles.