South Africa were cruising. Now they’re clinging. A belated points deduction and a goalless draw with Zimbabwe have left Bafana Bafana needing a win over Rwanda in Mbombela and a result from Nigeria against Benin to keep their World Cup dream alive. It’s the final Group C game and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
South Africa enter a very important phase of their quest to qualify for the World Cup with another do-or-die match against Amavubi. On Friday, Hugo Broos' men were held to a goalless draw by the Warriors of Zimbabwe. On Tuesday, they play the Eastern African nation, knowing they can't afford another slip-up in their quest to compete with the best in the world.
One of the most scrutinised departments in the Buccaneers squad is their strikeforce where two forwards headline their line-up. However, with the Soweto giants on an eight-match winning streak without conceding a goal, their misfiring strikers are exonerated from criticism.
The former Cameroon coach was forced to make another change to his squad after another key player was ruled out. To fill the gap, the tactician considered the Sea Robber, whom he believes is up to the task.
South Africa enter a very important phase of their quest to qualify for the World Cup with two do-or-die matches against the Warriors and Rwanda. But for now, their focus is on their northern neighbours whom they face at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday. It is a match that the coach cannot afford to make mistakes in his selection of his lineup.
The Buccaneers are looking to make it nine wins in a row across all competitions as they welcome the Rockets to the Orlando Stadium. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made several changes to the team that faced Lioli over the weekend.
Two days after sealing their place in the next round of the CAF Champions League, the Buccaneers must swiftly refocus as league duties beckon. Their upcoming clash against TS Galaxy promises fireworks, with both sides chasing consistency in a season marked by highs and lows.
The Sea Robbers struggled to find a way against Siwelele, but in the end, they managed to score a goal that helped them pick up an away win. As they head back to Soweto happy, their legend will be left with a lot of questions as their team fail to end the poor run.
The Sea Robbers are shifting the focus to the league, and their main mission is to keep the winning run going. Bucs lost the first two opening games but recovered and are now on a three-match winning run.
Smart from winning their first trophy of the season, the Buccaneers shift focus to continental duties. They face Lesotho champions Lioli in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first leg match at Free State Stadium on Saturday. The Sowteo giants are up against opponents whose profile is not much known in Africa and are out to avoid an upset.
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