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Ex-Pirates skipper lauds Riveiro for leaving - 'Bucs would have gone down'

The Spaniard left the Sea Robbers after three years, and the club's skipper says it was a good decision for both parties. Although he has been described as a tired figure by the end of last season, he went on to coach African giants Al Ahly straight away after leaving the Bucs, which saw him getting sacked after just seven games in charge.

Oswin Appollis and Thalente Mbatha of South Africa

Off to the FIFA World Cup! Pirates trio inspire Bafana to victory

After a goalless draw with Zimbabwe last Friday night, South Africa needed a win over Amavubi in Mbombela and hoped Nigeria would beat Benin in Uyo. Fate smiled on Hugo Broos’ side. The Belgian coach led Bafana Bafana to the global showpiece, marking their first successful World Cup qualifying campaign in 24 years.

Hugo Broos of South Africa, Adel Amrouche of Rwanda, Eric Chelle of Nigeria and Gernot Rohr of Benin 16-9

Bafana’s WCQ gamble: Beat Rwanda & pray Nigeria saves the dream

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.

Khama Billiat, Zimbabwe, Mohau Nkota, South Africa, October 2025

Going gets tough! Bafana drop World Cup qualifying points against Zimbabwe as Benin win

After their points were deducted by FIFA, South Africa needed to win against the Warriors in order to boost their chances to qualify for the global showpiece. However, they were unable to get the crucial points against their group opponents, who were disadvantaged after Knowledge Musona was sent off.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Tshepang Moremi, Ashley Cupido and Deano van Rooyen, Bafana Bafana

Broos tells Pirates 'this guy has to go away' as star is told to get another challenge

The Belgian tactician has explained why the Bucs youngster should leave as soon as possible if he is to get even better. Although he started playing senior football recently, the Sea Robber has established himself as a key player for both Bafana and the club.

Ouaddou sheds light on protecting Mofokeng as Bafana star struggles to rediscover top form

The 20-year-old winger has been struggling to replicate the form that saw him being the player who took South African football by storm in the last two seasons. But his coach says he has a plan to protect the South Africa international who has been linked with a move overseas. The wideman is in a period where he has to prove wrong those criticising his form.

Agent discusses the Mailula risks they took in securing Saudi transfer for Nkota from Pirates

The former Buccaneers winger made a surprise move to the Middle East at a time when his teammate Relebohile Mofokeng was the one widely reported to be on the verge of going overseas. The Bafana Bafana star's handler now explains the risk they took in sending the speedy star to his current club.

Revealed: What ex-PSG star told Nkota about Messi, Mbappe and Neymar

The 20-year-old is now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia after spending just one season playing Premier Soccer League football for the Soweto giants. He is now a teammate of a former Liverpool star who helped the Reds to winning big trophies and the former Premier League star shares his experiences about playing wth some of the world's top football stars.

Mofokeng urged to 'keep his feet on the ground' amid transfer speculation around him

The 20-year-old appears an isolated figure following the departure of Mohau Nkota for Saudi Arabia and pressure is mounting on him to return to the form that saw him being a standout player for Pirates in the last two seasons. After reports of him possibly moving abroad, the Bafana Bafana star seems unsettled at the Buccaneers where he competes for a starting spot with Oswin Appollis.

WATCH: Nkota on his sudden Pirates departure - 'Eish! It was emotional for me'

The young winger reveals how difficult it was to leave The Bucs behind after their years of development and support.

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Ex-Pirates skipper lauds Riveiro for leaving - 'Bucs would have gone down'

Off to the FIFA World Cup! Pirates trio inspire Bafana to victory

Bafana’s WCQ gamble: Beat Rwanda & pray Nigeria saves the dream

Going gets tough! Bafana drop World Cup qualifying points against Zimbabwe as Benin win

Broos tells Pirates 'this guy has to go away' as star is told to get another challenge

Ouaddou sheds light on protecting Mofokeng as Bafana star struggles to rediscover top form

Agent discusses the Mailula risks they took in securing Saudi transfer for Nkota from Pirates

Revealed: What ex-PSG star told Nkota about Messi, Mbappe and Neymar

Mofokeng urged to 'keep his feet on the ground' amid transfer speculation around him

WATCH: Nkota on his sudden Pirates departure - 'Eish! It was emotional for me'

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Mbokazi top performs as Bafana edge closer to FIFA WC ticket

'Beat Mbokazi if you see him drinking alcohol with women! Nigeria scored with the hand'

Bafana take another crucial step towards FIFA WC qualification after holding star-studded Nigeria

Win, lose or draw: Bafana are still World Cup qualifying favourites

Nkota, Foster & Appollis deliver star turns as SA rout Lesotho

'This is Bafana without Chiefs; SA taught Nigeria how to qualify on the pitch not on Facebook'

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