The Sea Robbers mentor has refused to pin the blame on referee Abongile Tom following a controversial MTN8 final defeat. The Buccaneers suffered a 2-0 loss to rivals, the Pretoria-based outfit, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Buccaneers head coach has addressed the tactical decisions and injury setbacks that defined a difficult evening at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers saw their hope of a historic fifth consecutive MTN8 title vanish following a 2-0 defeat to rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. Following the final whistle, the Pirates tactician opened up on the fitness of Kamogelo Sebelebele and the surprise omission of Oswin Appollis from the starting line up.
The MTN8 trophy is heading to Pretoria as Masandawana dethrone the Buccaneers, ending the Soweto giants’ four-year dominance. The triumph also ends the Pretoria club's long wait for the Wafa Wafa crown and hands Miguel Cardoso his first domestic cup title.
The journey to the top is rarely a straight line, and for the Buccaneers winger, the path nearly ended in the streets of Bishop Lavis. After a period of disappearing from the professional game, the talented attacker was on the brink of walking away from his career entirely before a life-changing intervention.
Former Bucs frontman has thrown his weight behind the embattled striker ahead of the highly anticipated MTN8 final. The retired striker believes Mbuthuma's incredible work rate deserves to be rewarded with a match-winning moment against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The 25-year-old has taken a steady path to becoming one of the recognised names in South African football. After a spell as a free agent while searching for his next opportunity, his progress reflects how far the Buccaneers winger has come since those uncertain days, with his performances now making him a valuable option for both his club and the national team.
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