The Buccaneers boss has doubled down on his direct management style following a week of heavy scrutiny regarding his public treatment of the squad. The Moroccan tactician previously pulled no punches after a draw with AmaZulu, labelling the performance a "disaster" and demanding a his players "wake-up".
Bucs coach has delivered a blistering assessment of his side's recent performance, labelling their first-half display against Usuthu as nothing short of a disaster. The Buccaneers missed a golden opportunity to climb level with Premier Soccer League early leaders Kaizer Chiefs, leaving their manager fuming at the lack of urgency shown by his squad.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Buccaneers' Premier Soccer League trip to Kings Park Stadium, Durban to face Usuthu in round two of the 2026/27 PSL season. The defending champions will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the campaign with a second straight win following their success against Milford on matchday one, while the home side will face an acid test in this clash after an impressive away victory against Stellenbosch in their opener.
The Buccaneers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou had harsh words for his misfiring strikers following a hard-fought MTN8 victory on Saturday against 10-man Durban City. It has now been revealed that Evidence Makgopa has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury, putting pressure on new signing Sebastian Pedersen to get up to speed as quickly as possible.
The Buccaneers coach confirmed that captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has joined the club’s injury list following a hard-fought MTN8 victory on Saturday. The defensive stalwart was forced off during the clash at Orlando Stadium, leaving the Buccaneers to navigate the second half without their primary leader at the back. The tactician also revealed the club's plans to integrate their new Norwegian striker into the match day squad.
Bucs captain has issued a significant warning to whoever succeeds the experienced coach as the head coach of South Africa. Following the Belgian's confirmed departure after five successful years, the national team star believes the standard has been set incredibly high for the incoming manager.
The Soweto giants' captain has issued a passionate plea to the club’s supporters, urging them to remain patient with the latest crop of young talent breaking into the first team. Following the successful integration of several academy graduates into the senior squad, the experienced defender is keen to manage the soaring expectations within the fan base.
Buccaneers captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has provided an update on the arrival of new Norwegian striker, expressing total confidence that the forward will elevate the team to a new level. Despite the excitement surrounding his marquee move to Soweto, the club is still managing his integration into the first-team setup.
The Sea Robbers skipper has issued a rallying call as the Buccaneers chase a historic fifth consecutive Wafa Wafa trophy. The Soweto giants are gearing up to kick-start their title defence this Saturday, welcoming Durban City to the Orlando Amstel Arena for a mouthwatering quarter-final clash.
The Sea Robbers skipper has laid down a significant marker ahead of the new campaign, insisting that nothing short of total dominance will be acceptable for the Soweto giants. After a historic season that saw the Buccaneers secure three major trophies including an elusive league title, the defender believes the club must now maintain those elite standards to satisfy their massive fan base.
The awards were delayed by the FIFA World Cup but now, with the new season just days away, the Premier Soccer League had the opportunity to reward the best of the best from the 2025/26 season.
The 30-year-old defender has insisted that South Africa’s World Cup dream is far from over despite a bruising opening defeat to tournament co-hosts Mexico. The Orlando Pirates captain believes the squad has seen enough 'glimpses' of quality to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming must-win clashes.
The South African national team and the country's football governing body have barely had a chance to catch their breath amid growing backlash from Mzansi football faithful. From the manner in which the travelling squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was trimmed, to a visa debacle that delayed the team's departure to Mexico, and now a blunder during Friday evening's international friendly against Nicaragua at Orlando Amstel Arena, controversy continues to cloud preparations. What should be a period of excitement and anticipation ahead of the global showpiece has instead been overshadowed by a succession of off-field own goals, with incompetence once again taking centre stage.
The Buccaneers’ captain has paid a heartfelt tribute to the club’s devoted supporters following their historic Premier Soccer League title triumph. The Sea Robbers clinched the championship after a tense battle with Mamelodi Sundowns, capping off an incredible season that also saw them lift the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup. With the loyal fans backing the Mayfair-based side throughout, their unwavering support proved a major boost for the players on their way to a memorable campaign.
All the details you need to follow the Premier Soccer League clash that will decide the title destination of the Premier Soccer League and a relegation spot. As it stands, The Ghost will be crowned champions on Saturday with a victory over second-from-bottom The Mswenko Boys while points for the Rustenburg side could see them escape the relegation/promotion play offs.
The Soweto giants captain has fired a defiant rallying cry to the Sea Robbers faithful, insisting the Buccaneers remain firmly on course to end their long wait for league glory. Despite a frustrating stalemate in their final home outing, the skipper maintains that the dream of lifting the Premier Soccer League crown is still very much alive and within reach.
