Bucs legend Steve Lekoelea has voiced serious concerns regarding the head coach's tactical approach early in the season. Despite a strong start to the campaign, the former Buccaneers playmaker believes the current policy of frequent squad rotation is a gamble that could eventually cost the Soweto giants dearly.
The Champions League is undergoing a significant aesthetic shift this season, with certain stars set to wear different kits to their team-mates. In a move designed to celebrate individual milestones, players making their first-ever appearance in Europe's premier club competition will be issued with unique shirt patches.
Xabi Alonso has taken a firm stand regarding the future of Emanuel Emegha, blocking a potential loan departure for the Chelsea striker during the final stages of the summer transfer window. Despite significant interest from across Europe, the Spanish manager has made it clear that the young forward remains a vital part of his plans for the 2026-27 campaign.
Gordon Strachan has told GOAL there is “not enough money in the world” for him to consider emulating Martin O’Neill, with the former Celtic boss in awe of the man still calling shots at Parkhead. Enigmatic Northern Irishman O’Neill is, having landed a permanent contract on the back of a Scottish Premiership title triumph, working towards his 75th birthday.
The highly-rated coach has handed the Amakhosi faithful a significant boost by confirming that several first-team stars have returned to training. The Soweto giants are preparing for a vital Betway Premiership encounter against the Bloemfontein-based outfit at Dobsonville Stadium this Sunday.
NYCFC has announced plans for their MLS Next Pro team to relocate and rebrand in nearby Middlesex County, N.J. The unbranded team, operating under the temporary name "New Jersey MLS Next Pro," is the first MLS affiliate to participate in MLS Next Pro's Hometown Soccer Holdings initiative, in which MLSNP teams will relocate to new markets - yet still serve as feeder clubs to MLS franchises.
Sea Robbers' forward has opened up about his goalscoring breakthrough after netting twice in the Buccaneers' dominant 4-0 victory over the Mpumalanga outfit. The 24-year-old, who has faced scrutiny in the early stages of the season, delivered a clinical performance off the bench to help his side secure all three points at Mbombela Stadium.
The French coach has offered his perspective on the return of former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor to the South African national team. The veteran tactician has officially begun his second stint in the Bafana dugout following the departure of Hugo Broos.
The Tomori case has shaken the last 24 hours of the latest transfer window: he seemed to be heading to Fulham but in the end he will be reintegrated into the squad
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