Babina Noko's assistant coach has broken his silence regarding the mounting scrutiny surrounding the club's technical bench following a disappointing run of form. Despite three straight defeats at the hands of the Soweto giants, the tactician insists the squad is moving in the right direction under head coach Cedric Kaze.
The Bucs head coach has opened up about the tactical challenges facing his side following the high-profile departures of two of his side's biggest attacking threats. The French-Moroccan tactician is now tasked with reinventing the club's attacking identity with a raft of new signings and up-and-coming youngsters.
The Buccaneers head coach has expressed his delight at the immediate impact made by the 27-year-old winger following his low-key arrival at the club. The Zambian international has quickly become a pivotal figure for the Buccaneers, proving his worth with a clinical run of form in front of goal.
The Soweto giants' head coach has opened up on the specific instructions he gave to the teenage sensation during his eye-catching cameo against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers advanced to the MTN8 final with a dominant second-leg victory, but it was the late introduction of the young midfielder that truly got the Bucs' faithful off their seats.
The Buccaneers booked their place in the Wafa Wafa final after seeing off Babina Noko in front of a packed house. Abdeslam Ouaddou once again underlined his cup pedigree, guiding the Soweto giants into the final as he sets his sights on a fifth consecutive top-eight crown.
When news broke that Tito was leaving Orlando Pirates for the Bahraini Premier League side Bucs fans were heart broken over losing one of their favourites. But with every player exit comes a player announcement and the Lions of Bahrain did not disappoint!
The Buccaneers have been handed what appears to be a straightforward path in the opening stages of their continental campaign. The Soweto giants are scheduled to face Mauritian outfit La Cure Waves SC, a side described as being comprised of part-time players.
A former Buccaneers marksman has reached out to the 24-year-old with crucial advice as the forward struggles to find his feet in front of goal. The former Richards Bay man has faced significant scrutiny after failing to register a single strike in his opening three starts for the Soweto giants.
The Buccaneers reached the semi-final of the annual prestigious continental club competition last season before falling to the eventual champions, Pyramids, who beat the Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final. However, things didn't work out in their favour as they were undone in the last preliminary round and crashed out.
The Soweto giants argue they were not fairly eliminated from the CAF inter-club competition by the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit last weekend. They have since protested the same to the football governing body on the continent, who have in turn demanded an explanation from the Cheminots within five days.
Although they showed strong character and a spirited fight, the Sea Robbers were eliminated from the continental competition. After their continental campaign ended, even after coming so close last season, it means Bucs will only be chasing domestic titles in 2025-26.
Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile scored at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium to hand the Brazilians another win after beating their second preliminary round rivals on their own turf in the first leg. Since the big win at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Downs' tactician has revealed that their objectives shifted.
The South African's side was made to sweat by their second preliminary round continental rivals, who proved to be a very stubborn opponent. However, in the end, it is Mokwena's team that had the last laugh.
South African teams were in action this weekend in the second leg of the preliminary rounds of both the Champions League and the Confederation Cup. Pirates and Sundowns did action in the continent’s premier competition - the CAF Champions League - while Chiefs and Stellies were playing in the Confederation Cup.
On Sunday, South African defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stages with a commanding 7–1 aggregate win over Nigeria’s Remo Stars. The result underlines Masandawana’s continental ambitions as they continue their pursuit of a second CAF Champions League star.
Amakhosi's dream of winning a continental trophy remains alive thanks to their dominant home game against AS Simba. The Glamour Boys' hope of a group stage ticket was realised within just 26 minutes, as they had already achieved an advantage that Simba could not cancel in the end.
Heading into the return leg, Masandawana all but sealed their spot in the group stages after a dominant 5-1 first-leg win over Stars. With their midweek league clash against Sekhukhune United postponed, the hosts enjoyed a full week of focused prep ahead of the second leg, ready to finish the job and maintain their continental momentum.
The Buccaneers are out of the continent's premier club competition following what some might view as an unlucky exit from the tournament. Their Moroccan coach made a surprise selection of his starting line-up up which sparked debate, and he has come out to justify his choices.
GOAL gives you the details to follow Madandawana's hosting of the Sky Blue in this CAF Champions League second preliminary round, second leg at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. Having recorded a big win away in Nigeria last week, Masandawana are likely to have an easy afternoon but at the same time wary of a big upset.
The Tshwane giants head into the game confident, given the kind of results they registered away from home. The technical bench must be mulling over whether to deploy their usual first teamers or deploy other players who have not been regularly used in order to prove themselves.
The Sea Robbers were already under pressure after losing the first leg of the second preliminary round, leaving their continental hopes hanging in a thread. However, they can take heart from how they fought at home but fell short of what they needed to progress.
The Buccaneers were hard done by on Saturday afternoon as they were eliminated by St Eloi Lupopo from the CAF Champions League. They fought from a 3-0 loss in the first leg of the final preliminary round to a 3-3 aggregate draw before eventually bowing out 5-4 in the penalty shootout.
The Buccaneers fought from three goals down conceded in the first leg in Lubumbashi against the Congolese outfit at the Orlando Stadium to send the game to penalties. However, the Railmen emerged victorious in the shootout to progress to the next round of the annual CAF inter-club competition.
With a star-studded squad and a massive budget, the Tshwane giants find themselves under the spotlight again, with expectations high on them to dominate both at home and on the African continent. A senior player explains what they have been prioritising.
The 32-year-old has been in good form in North Africa, which might catch the attention of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. He will now be playing in the group phase of the continent's top-tier club competition, hoping to be one of the outstanding players.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants hosting the Railmen in this CAF Champions League second preliminary round, second leg match at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. It is a big task for the Buccaneers, who have to overturn a 3-0 defeat they suffered when they visited their Congolese opponents last weekend.
After a bruising 3-0 away defeat to The Railmen, the Buccaneers return to Orlando Stadium with more than just a scoreline to overturn. Accusations of poor treatment in Lubumbashi have stirred the pot, but Saturday’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round return leg is about grit, goals and rewriting the narrative.
The Amakhosi tactician has been forced to explain the situation around the club's new signing. The player looks set to feature for the DDC side, raising questions on whether he remains a first-team star or has been demoted.
The Sea Robbers face a challenge that will define their continental destiny, and they rise to the occasion to ensure their African dream remains achievable. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou rested a number of his key players in the midweek game, probably in anticipation of what awaits them at Orlando Stadium.
Mzansi faced their COSAFA rivals at a critical juncture of their qualification journey, and they were deeply frustrated. But in the end, despite what looked like insurmountable challenges, SA finally qualified for next year's finals.
