The Chilli Boys came agonisingly close to ending their winless run, only to be denied victory by a late equaliser against the Betway Premiership log leaders at KuGompo City. The Eastern Cape outfit looked set to claim a much-needed three points in front of a packed crowd, but the visitors struck in the dying moments to snatch a share of the spoils.
After seven goals conceded in two games and no win, Noah Atubolu finally got off the mark after his last-minute move from Freiburg to Eintracht Frankfurt. On the third matchday, things clicked into place for the ambitious goalkeeper and for the whole team.
The Buccaneers made amends for their early setback as they bounced back in the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg. After both sides played out a goalless draw in the first meeting, neither team wanted a repeat on Saturday afternoon, with the goals finally flowing as the home side came out on top.
