GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League game between the Buccaneers and Amakhosi at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. This is the first Soweto Derby of the season and finds both teams in recent goal-scoring form after they claimed 3-0 wins in mid-week cup action.
The Buccaneers captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has thrown his full support behind the club's younger players as they prepare for the intense atmosphere of the Soweto Derby. The veteran defender believes his teammates are ready to step up on the big stage against Kaizer Chiefs despite their relative lack of experience in South Africa's most famous fixture.
The Buccaneers' Nkosinathi Sibisi has come to the defence of his head coach following recent criticism regarding the manager's public demands for his squad to be more clinical. Despite a string of high-scoring victories, the Moroccan tactician has remained vocal about his desire for even greater efficiency in the final third.
In the fiercely contested world of South African football, it is rare to find an Amakhosi player praising a cornerstone of the Buccaneers squad. However, rising Amakhosi defender Xolani Cossa has broken ranks to reveal how he models his own career resilience on the leadership shown by the Sea Robbers skipper.
The Sea Robbers welcomed the Namibian side at Orlando Amstel Arema, aiming to right the wrong of last season in the Champions League. The Soweto giants secured a place in the continental competition with a thumping win.
The Sea Robbers' head coach has heaped praise on the 35-year-old defender, labeling the veteran versatile star an 'African legend' as the Buccaneers prepare for a crucial continental showdown. The Namibian international is set for an emotional reunion as the Soweto giants look to secure their spot in the group stages.
The Buccaneers skipper has reflected on the pain of losing the Wafa Wafa showdown, admitting the result was difficult to take for the Soweto giants. The Sea Robbers saw their hopes of defending the title dashed by the Brazilians in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
South Africa head coach has seen his preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers disrupted by a significant injury to a key defensive stalwart. The Bafana Bafana mentor will have to make do without one of his most experienced campaigners as the national team begins a new chapter under his leadership.
As Jingles prepares to kick off his high-stakes second reign in charge of South Africa against a formidable Guinean side, all eyes are locked on the master tactician’s official team sheet. With key regular starters side lined, a tactical reshuffle is on the cards.
The Soweto giants travelled to North West to face Gallants, aiming for a positive result and close the gap on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Bucs claimed a win with goals from one of their new signings and their captain, with both assists coming from Thapelo Mokobodi.
The Reds of Msimbazi boss has thrown his weight behind the 30-year-old defender, insisting he deserves a recall to the South African national team. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man has reinvented himself in Tanzania, and Barker believes his recent form makes him a primary candidate for Pitso Mosimane's new-look squad.
Bucs coach has opened up about his tactical decision to omit two high-profile stars from his starting line-up during the midweek league action. The Moroccan tactician opted for a fresh look as the Buccaneers continue their relentless pursuit of silverware across multiple domestic fronts this season.
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.
