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.
GOAL's Thabang Kgeledi followed Bucs pre-season tour under their new coach and saw a number of departures from the way they operated under Jose Riveiro.
The mercurial midfielder has had his fair share of off-field issues but once he's fit, focused and firing he could be a gamechanger according to this Bucs fan.
