The Sea Robbers' mentor has hit back at critics questioning his team selection following the Buccaneers' recent success in the Carling Knockout. The tactical decision to start the star midfielder on the bench has sparked debate among the Soweto giants' faithful.
The Buccaneers secured their passage into the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup with a hard-fought victory over Sekhukhune United, but the result was not enough to satisfy the head coach. Despite the win, the Sea Robbers' mentor was left frustrated by his side's lack of composure during the contest.
The defending Carling Knockout champions welcomed Babina Noko to the Orlando Amstel Arena, with Abdeslam Ouaddou's men making full use of the Buccaneers' home-ground advantage in front of the Ghost to see off the Limpopo-based outfit. The victory moves the Sea Robbers a step closer to securing their first piece of silverware in the 2026/27 campaign.
The former SuperSport United youth coach has finally broken his silence regarding the continued absence of the talented striker. The forward has been a peripheral figure in Bloemfontein this season, sparking questions about his future and fitness under the current technical team.
Richards Bay have officially parted ways with head coach Dimitar Pantev following a disastrous start to his tenure in KwaZulu-Natal. The Bulgarian tactician leaves the club rooted to the bottom of the table after failing to register a single victory during his brief stay.
The Bucs defender has seen his recent exclusion from the South African national team supported by former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Phelelani Mpangase. The experienced centre-back was a high-profile casualty when the final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was announced this week.
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