Former Buccaneers star Mpho Makola has delivered a blunt assessment of the club's performance following their disappointing Wafa Wafa defeat. The Soweto giants were unable to defend the silverware as the Pretoria-based outfit proved too strong in a high-stakes encounter in Durban.
The Portuguese tactician has lifted the lid on the remarkable physical and emotional hurdles the Bafana Bafana star overcame to inspire his side to Wafa Wafa glory. The midfield talisman was the driving force behind the Brazilians' 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates, despite entering the match carrying a significant injury and dealing with immense family tragedy.
The 28-year-old forward has reflected on the Sea Robbers’ 2-0 defeat to Masandawana in the Wafa Wafa showdown, which saw the Buccaneers surrender their crown. The loss also ended their hopes of securing a historic fifth consecutive title in the competition.
Bafana Ba Style finally ended the Buccaneers' stranglehold on the Wafa Wafa trophy with a hard-fought Durban win, but officiating controversies overshadowed the contest. Despite the celebrations for the Brazilians, former star Junior Khanye has hit out at the decision-making that defined the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Columnist Lerato Mkhondo says The Glamour Boys need to start acting like the giants they are even if they have to draw some inspiration from their Big Three rivals to give their supporters something to celebrate.
The Buccaneers skipper has reflected on the pain of losing the Wafa Wafa showdown, admitting the result was difficult to take for the Soweto giants. The Sea Robbers saw their hopes of defending the title dashed by the Brazilians in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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