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 28-year-old had been strongly tipped to join the Buccaneers on the transfer deadline day, Monday, September 22, but things did not work out as anticipated. The Soweto giants needed another body in midfield especially in the creative department.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' Premier Soccer League clash with Siwelele on Tuesday. Bucs are back at Free State Stadium where they beat Lioli FC 3-0 in a CAF Champions League tie last Saturday. Smart from that victory, they are highly motivated going into this tie and have an opportunity to jump up the table from position eight to four. Their struggling opponents are third from the bottom.
The giants of Soweto are back on the continental stage. The Buccaneers and Amakhosi are diving into CAF action with fire, pride and unfinished business. Expect drama, big dreams and fierce battles as they chase African glory and write the next chapter of their legacy.
The Buccaneers kick off their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend with a Preliminary Round clash against Lesotho’s Lioli FC at Free State Stadium, reigniting their quest for a second continental crown.
Going into the final, there were fears the Sea Robbers would miss the services of two of their most experienced figures, but both have recovered and are ready for action.
Although some felt that Kaizer Chiefs' in-form midfielder Thabo Cele was a better player to get the call-up, the former Cameroon head coach has laid down what influenced his decision.
The Bucs playmaker was denied from the spot kick by the Nigerian goalkeeper, who played despite initial doubts over his fitness after he was withdrawn in their previous game.