The 56-year-old has weighed in on the stunning elimination of The Brazilians from the CAF Champions League, pointing to a gruelling schedule as the primary culprit. The former Bafana Bafana international believes the sheer volume of modern fixtures has finally caught up with the reigning African champions and will see Pirates struggle in the competition.
The Sea Robbers' head coach has identified a critical area of improvement as the Buccaneers prepare for the rigours of the Champions League group stages. Despite a comfortable aggregate victory in the preliminary rounds, the tactician is concerned that his young squad may lack the psychological fortitude required for continental success.
The Moroccan tactician has praised his troops for their professional display as the Buccaneers stormed into the Champions League group stages emphatically. The Soweto giants dismantled Namibian opposition to book their place among Africa’s elite, putting the disappointment of their previous continental campaign behind them.