The Buccaneers have one foot in the second prelliminary round of this continental competition after a big win in the first leg. They now host their visitors from Lesotho at Orlando Stadium on Saturday in this second leg of the first preliminary round.
The Buccaners were one of the most active teams in the transfer market, bringing in players who made an immediate impact at the club. That has left their coach more than satisfied with the business they conducted. But the Soweto giants are now under intense scrutiny to see if the men they signed will help the club break Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance of the PSL.
Although it is considered a scrappy win, the Sea Robbers and their fans will care less so long as they collect maximum points. After recording the fourth consecutive win, the performance of some players has been scrutinised, with some fans calling for them to be axed.
From blockbuster arrivals to messy departures, the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League transfer window had it all. Amakhosi made a statement, the Buccaneers reloaded and Masandawana were rocked by the Ribeiro saga.
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.
The Sea Robbers have already signed several players who are expected to strengthen the squad, especially in the midfield and in the attacking department. Some have already found their way into the starting XI, playing crucial roles in the campaign up to this point.
The 27-year-old appeared on course to destroy his career but the Buccaneers took him in when other teams appeared not wanting anything to do with the midfielder. But he has picked himself up and has been making headlines for the right reasons as he seems to be enjoying a new lease of life at the Soweto giants.
The Buccaneers cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lioli FC in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first leg match at Free State Stadium on Saturday. It was a big win for the Soweto giants, who now host the Lesotho Champions, enjoying three away goals. The result also saw the PSL heavyweights sealing a 3-0 win on the trot in all competitions.
Although they were wasteful in the first half, the Sea Robbers came back from the break hungrier and grabbed the win that ensured the Soweto giants started their continental campaign on a positive note.
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.
The Soweto giants have now secured four titles in as many years! Stellies ran out of the gas in the extra time as Abdeslam Ouaddou got a relief after being involved in an accident.
The Sea Robbers waited until extra time to put the game beyond doubt, scoring three times to extend their MTN8 dominance and claim yet another title in front of a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 13 September.
In a bid to win and make history in the domestic competition, Ouaddou has been urged to field certain players that are capable of outclassing Stellies.
Abdeslam Ouaddou had the luxury of joining Orlando Pirates after at a time when chairman Irvin Khoza was in the mood to open up his cheque book, and now we look at how the players have performed so far and we rank them.
