The Buccaneers fans were treated to their first glimpse of the Norwegian forward during the club's recent MTN8 semi-final triumph. However, despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, football legend Mlungisi Ngubane has warned that the striker still has a mountain to climb to justify his recruitment.
The Amakhosi centre-back believes the club is finally heading in the right direction following a positive start to the new Premier Soccer League campaign. The experienced defender has highlighted a significant shift in mentality and tactical structure under the guidance of the French tactician.
The Belgian coach has reportedly launched a sensational attack on his potential successor, claiming that appointing the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss would undo years of progress and return South African football to an era of external interference at the hands of player agents.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League encounter between the Buccaneers and Babina Noko at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. This is the second of three meetings between these two sides in a week, with Pirates having won first leg of the MTN8 semi final 1-0 on Saturday.
After the 28-year-old was left out of the Buccaneers squad to face Sekhukhune over the weekend, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou indicated it was not his decision to do so. That set off the rumour mill which quickly figured out Tito was in the midst of a transfer to the Middle East. The Soweto club have now confirmed his departure and destination.
Buccaneers former star Steve Lekoelea has launched a scathing attack on the playmaker, accusing the midfielder of showing blatant disrespect to the club amid intensifying transfer rumours. The 28-year-old was a notable absentee during the Sea Robbers' recent MTN8 semi-final clash, sparking fears that his time in Soweto is coming to an abrupt end.
CAF Champions League-winning coach Miguel Cardoso has acknowledged the challenges facing the experienced forward, backing the striker to rediscover his clinical touch despite a difficult start with the Brazilians. The 30-year-old has struggled for regular minutes and goals since arriving, but his coach remains confident that his breakthrough is close.
Former Brazilians defender Japie Motale has exhorted the club’s fans to focus on the long-term vision of head coach Miguel Cardoso at Chloorkop and not only see the team’s early results of the new campaign. The Tshwane giants recorded their first defeat of the season on Sunday, in the MTN 8 semi-finals, prompting murmurs from many supporters online.
The Masandawana head coach has issued a staunch defence of the Portuguese playmaker following his unconvincing start to the season. The 54-year-old tactician pointed to the ongoing transfer window as a major distraction, suggesting the uncertainty surrounding the market is taking its toll on several members of his star-studded Tshwane squad.
South Africa's Sports Minister has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the ongoing delay in appointing Pitso Mosimane as the new national team head coach. The minister suggested that racial bias may be influencing the financial negotiations, leaving the nation's footballing future in a state of limbo as the countdown to AFCON qualifying gets closer and closer.
The Abafana Besthende tactician has showered praise on his players following their crucial away win over the Brazilians in the MTN8 semi-final first leg on Sunday. The boss believes his team’s strong mentality played an important role in their success, but feels his side could have scored more goals in they had been more efficient in transition.
The Buccaneers Orlando Pirates attacker has been urged to refine his professional approach as he prepares for a potential move away from the Soweto giants. With interest mounting from abroad, local legend Mlungisi Ngubane believes the playmaker’s success will depend entirely on his mental application.
The Buccaneers tactician has admitted he is taking a cautious approach with his star winger following his return from the World Cup. The Bafana Bafana international has yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season, as the Soweto giants look to avoid a mounting injury crisis at the club.
The minister has launched a blistering attack on the South African Football Association regarding the stalled implementation of Video Assistant Referee technology. Despite significant financial backing from the government, the PSL remains without the technology, prompting the Minister to demand a full refund of state funds.
The South African coach's side opened their campaign with a 3-0 trouncing of Ghazl El Mahalla and already top the table after just one match. It was enough for former Zamalek star Tarik Yahya to declare the trophy is theirs to lose.
In the wake of his side's 1-0 loss to Golden Arrows the Brazilians' coach refused to be drawn on the rumours they are in the market for a right back to fill the void left by the 31-year-old player's long term injury.
The Chloorkop-based outfit were dealt a blow on Sunday afternoon in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final against a resilient Durban side under the guidance of Pitso Dladla, who had already masterminded Kaizer Chiefs’ elimination in the quarter-finals. The Tshwane giants’ head coach has reflected on the result, highlighting where things went wrong.
The hunt for the elusive MTN8 trophy continues to prove a hurdle for the Brazilians, who fell short in their own backyard against Abafana Bes’thende in the first leg of the semi-final. The Tshwane giants will now travel to Durban for the second leg, hoping to overturn the deficit and keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Masandawana coach has delivered a sobering assessment of the club’s young attacker's recent struggles, citing a lack of consistency as the primary reason for his reduced role. The Portuguese tactician is now determined to ensure that the new arrival does not fall into the same trap as he adapts to life at Chloorkop.
The CAF Champions League winners have been dealt a huge blow following the news that the star defender will be sidelined for at least half of the 2026/27 campaign. The Bafana Bafana international suffered a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon during a recent league encounter against Marumo Gallants.
The Sea Robbers head coach has addressed the sudden departure of the 29-year-old full-back, describing the move as a natural progression in the life cycle of a major football club. The Buccaneers confirmed on Friday that they had mutually agreed to part ways with the dependable defender, bringing an end to his successful chapter at the Soweto giants.
GOAL gives you all the details to follow the Brazilians' cup fixture at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville against Abafana Bes'thende as the Pretoria club attempt to put five years of heartbreak in the Wafa Wafa tournament behind them.
The Babina Noko boss offered a candid assessment of his team's performance following their narrow defeat to Orlando Pirates in the first leg of their MTN8 semi final, admitting his side lacked the necessary conviction to challenge the reigning champions during the early stages of their cup encounter.
The Buccaneers head coach has delivered an optimistic verdict on the Norwegian striker's highly anticipated debut for the club. The new signing made his first appearance in the black and white colour, coming off the bench during the Soweto club's hard-fought victory in the MTN8 semi-final first leg.
The Soweto giants' coach has sparked intense speculation regarding the future of the star playmaker following his mysterious absence from the squad. The Buccaneers tactician provided a cryptic response when questioned about the player's status, refusing to offer a clear explanation for his sudden exclusion from matchday duties.
The Buccaneers head coach has expressed his delight at the tactical maturity shown by his side during their hard-fought victory on Saturday. The Sea Robbers secured a vital advantage in their Wafa Wafa semi-final first-leg clash against Babina Noko, navigating a tricky away fixture with clinical precision.
The Natal Rich Boys chairman has provided clarity on the decision to relocate their upcoming high-profile encounter against Amakhosi. The fixture, which serves as a major draw for fans in KwaZulu-Natal, will no longer take place at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium as originally planned.
The Sea Robbers’ pursuit of a fifth consecutive Wafa Wafa trophy got off to a positive start as they came away from the first leg of the semi-final with the advantage. Despite an uninspiring display that left the Buccaneers faithful frustrated, new signing Sebastian Pedersen finally made his long-awaited debut.
The Tshwane giants face a significant test of their squad depth as they prepare for the first leg of the Wafa Wafa semi-final clash against Abafana Bes'thende. Former Masandawana forward Rodney Ramagalela believes the tactical landscape has shifted following major injury blows to two of the Brazilians' most influential stars.
The Buccaneers former player Bruce Ramokadi has thrown his weight behind the team’s tactician following the Moroccan's public criticism of his returning international stars. The Soweto giants’ boss recently issued a stern reality check to his Bafana Bafana contingent, demanding they move on from their 2026 FIFA World Cup exploits and refocus on domestic duties.
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