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In an opening match of the jam-packed Premier Soccer League weekend, Stellies crushed Gallants on Friday night at Athlone Stadium, with a development graduate netting a hat-trick to give the home side three points. The Winelands-based side collected its first maximum points of the 2026/27 campaign after failing to register a win in their opening two matches.

The Sea Robbers' star has called for composure among the club's supporters following a disappointing midweek result that has stalled the Buccaneers' early momentum in the Premier Soccer League. Despite finding the back of the net against his former side, the attacker watched as his team dropped two valuable points in a race that is already heating up.

The Buccaneers star has admitted that the Sea Robbers' recent stalemate against Usuthu was a bitter pill to swallow, particularly as it coincided with his special day. The versatile left-back felt that a share of the spoils did not reflect the dominance shown by the Soweto giants on the day.

The former Sea Robbers star has come out in support of the 24-year-old forward following a wave of criticism from the Buccaneers faithful. The striker’s recent performances have sparked a heated debate regarding his long-term suitability for the defending Premier Soccer League champions.