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 Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Innocent Mayoyo has leapt to the defence of the Premier Soccer League following criticism over the choice of venue for the MTN8 final. The iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium is set to host the highly anticipated clash between the Buccaneers and Mamelodi Sundowns this Saturday.
The highly anticipated MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns has been thrown into uncertainty following serious threats from local protesters in Durban. Activists have vowed to block access to the Moses Mabhida Stadium, putting the sold-out clash at risk of a major disruption.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the MTN8 final between the Buccaneers and Bafana ba Style at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The Bucs are looking for their fifth Wafa Wafa title in a row while The Brazilians are looking for their first domestic cup triumph since they won the Carling Black Label Cup in 2022.
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.
