SA found themselves in hot water following Mokoena's appearance against Lesotho, who complained and brought the matter to FIFA's attention. After the ruling, the FA official says he has been vindicated because he helped restore the game's integrity.
The 20-year-old missed last weekend's CAF Confederation Cup match against Lioli FC and the Buccaneers recorded a big win in his absence. That brings into question about his importance in the team and his contribution this season. Now battling fitness issues, the Transnet School of Excellence graduate is in a season he has to defy some odds staked against him.
SA finally learnt of FIFA's ruling in the case that involved the suspended Bafana Bafana midfielder. The deduction of points comes with the qualifiers set to conclude in October, putting Hugo Broos' boys in a very complicated position despite the hard work that took them to the top of their group.
The attacking midfielder is currently recuperating from a recent injury that has already ruled him out of upcoming Bafana games. Although Cardoso is confident of Zwane's quick recovery, he has called for patience and said the club is cautious about his situation.
The recent performance has increased the fans' hopes that indeed their club can go on and challenge for coveted titles, including the PSL and CAF Champions League. Bucs will be looking to extend the winning run when they host TS Galaxy for a league match on Tuesday at Orlando Stadium.
The forward has established himself as one of the key players of his current club, and this is the reason he was massively linked with Amakhosi. Although he did not sign for the Glamour Boys in the last transfer window, he maintains his dream to play for one of the PSL heavyweights is valid.
Before the second-leg encounter, reports emerged that the tactician had referred to the Premier Soccer League side as an overrated club. In what was seen as an act of revenge on these sentiments, every time Bucs scored, Abdeslam Ouaddou celebrated towards the Lioli technical area.
The relationship between Kaizer Chiefs and their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, appears to be over, although the club has yet to make this official. The Tunisian coach is on the verge of mutually parting ways with Amakhosi following a lack of trust between the two parties and licensing issues.
Analysing the coach's tactics and the output by every player that gets minutes to play, the legend has predicted the Soweto giants will be a force to reckon with this season. Bucs have a good start in the continental campaign and in the league; their momentum has picked up despite a slow start.
Despite signing for Bucs when his career was overshadowed by off-pitch reports of indiscipline, the Bafana Bafana star has settled well with the Soweto giants. In fact, he has established himself as a key first-teamer in the short period he has been with the club.
Thabiso Motloung lets rip at the 'ugly' situation the Brazilian found himself in and wonders how the global football governing body and clubs will navigate a world where players can unilaterally tear up their contracts and move on.
The Bucs Moroccan coach questioned whether the No10 role was suitable for the 20-year-old but was coy on the transfer speculation surrounding the youngster.
The Bucs new Moroccan coach was coy on the transfer speculation surrounding the 20-year-old attacker but hopeful he would still be a Bucs player come the end of the transfer window.
Thabiso Motloung points out that several key players are likely to leave Chloorkop over the coming months and the club needs to have a succession plan in place.
GOAL's Thabang Kgeledi followed Bucs pre-season tour under their new coach and saw a number of departures from the way they operated under Jose Riveiro.
Lerato Mkhondo looks at the most surprising transfer of the window as Pirates' 20-year-old midfielder heads off to one of the richest leagues in the world.
The mercurial midfielder has had his fair share of off-field issues but once he's fit, focused and firing he could be a gamechanger according to this Bucs fan.
For some the speed and efficiency Bucs have operated in the market would be impressive, but not this guy who believes they are a couple of transfers short of challenging for the PSL title.
GOAL's Thabang Kgeledi examines the Bucs midfield where, with four additions through the transfer door, the club now has 10 players fighting for three starting spots.
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