The Buccaneers were very active in the transfer market, signing at least 10 players but most are yet to win the hearts of the club's multitudes of fans.
With two straight losses, the Moroccan has had a poor start with the Sea Robbers, who looked a more solid and competitive outfit under his predecessor.
After impressively outclassing Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-final, another challenge awaits Bucs as they begin their top-flight campaign at home.
Orlando Pirates new signings seem to have hit the ground running and now they have to prove that they are no fluke following an impressive start to the 2025/26 season.
This is a match that carries a lot of stakes for Bucs, and how the new coach lines up his charges will tell a lot about his ability to take charge of a bigger club.
