Orlando Pirates icon Tlou Segolela has issued a stern warning to his former club ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League preliminary round encounter. The retired winger believes that while the Buccaneers appear superior on paper, history suggests a difficult afternoon awaits them in Gaborone.
GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch the Namibian side lock horns with the South African champions at the Botswana National Stadium. With the Buccaneers keen to get their African campaign back on track, Abdeslam Ouaddou will be looking to set the tone for their second preliminary-round tie by securing a positive result away from home in the first leg.
Tlou Segolela has thrown his weight behind the new signing from Milford to make the right-back spot his own following a significant injury blow to the squad. The Buccaneers are facing a defensive reshuffle after losing a key starter during their recent cup final heartbreak against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa's head coach has addressed the growing speculation surrounding his relationship with a former Orlando Pirates winger following a tense moment on the touchline. The winger was visibly frustrated after being hooked early in Kanalelo's first game, leading to questions about a potential fallout within the squad.
The temperature is rising ahead of the cup competition after the Rockets’ social media antics caught the eye of the Soweto giants' hierarchy. The Mpumalanga-based club owner has now lifted the lid on the direct response he received from Naturena following the latest round of digital trolling.
The Amakhosi mentor has shed light on the tactical motivation behind the defender's unexpected transition into the middle of the park. The French tactician believes the right-back's adaptability is a significant weapon for the Soweto giants as they navigate a challenging period of the season.
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