After facing off in the first Soweto derby of the season, both Bucs and the Sea Robbers are staring at bad news. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers will be in action in the midweek but will have to do duties without key players. The stars are suspended, meaning the coaches of the respective teams will have to look out for alternatives.
The former Bafana Bafana coach is currently unattached, with his last stints being outside South Africa in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran. He has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs and replacing Hugo Broos in the national team. His tenure at the Cairo giants is still being debated.
To beat Amakhosi, the Buccaneers needed their players to be in top form, and one of those who really showed up is a Bafana Bafana forward. The victory was huge for the Sea Robbers, as it kept them tightly in the title race. For the Glamour Boys, a poor form that has been witnessed recently persisted.
Going into this fixture, Masandawana were already under pressure after Orlando Pirates widened the gap on Saturday. A convincing win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby saw the Sea Robbers go three points ahead of Downs. But after the Sunday result, the title race rivals are at par point-wise, but Bucs lead courtesy of a superior goal difference.
Premier Soccer League action continued this weekend as the campaign rolled into matchday 19, with teams jostling for crucial points in the race for honours and survival. While the Soweto Derby featuring Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates understandably hogged the limelight, other teams were also in action, quietly shaping the standings and adding fresh twists to an increasingly competitive season.
Amakhosi were humiliated by their old rivals in a contest where they offered little resistance for the better part of the afternoon. By their co-coach’s own admission, they were out of the game and were outplayed by their opponents. The damaging result also appeared to have caught the attention of their former coach, adding to the growing scrutiny on their performance.
Since the 2019/20 season, when many believed Kaizer Chiefs were destined to lift the trophy, the Premier Soccer League has rarely produced such uncertainty at the top. Sundowns have consistently set the pace in recent years, often pulling clear of the chasing pack. However, the 2025/26 season seems to be heading in a similar direction, with the title race far less predictable, a development that the ex-Bafana forward finds exciting.
Amakhosi have lost four of their last five matches, managing just one win in that stretch. The worrying form has hit the team after what had been a promising start to the campaign. It is a run that reflects the crumbling fortunes of the Soweto giants as momentum slips away at a crucial stage of the season.
As he shines, the promising attacker has been linked with a move to the Premier Soccer League's big three. According to transfer rumours, he is the most sought-after talent right now in the country. However, he has been advised to take his time before making a rushed decision to join either the Buccaneers, Masandawana or Amakhosi.
The Glamour Boys’ co-coach subtly highlighted some moments as contributing to their loss, though he conceded that the Buccaneers were the better side on Saturday. However, the Moroccan tactician on the other dugout did not take kindly to such remarks, dismissing them with a clap back.
The Derby is one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in South African football, where nerves and pressure can either inspire brilliance or lead to costly mistakes. By focusing on emotional control and mental readiness in the build-up, Ouaddou appears to have struck the right chord, a psychological approach that translated into a composed and ruthless performance from the Buccaneers.
The Glamour Boys co-coach has broken his silence regarding the intensifying pressure on his position following a disastrous run of form that has seen the Naturena outfit fall off the pace in the league and eliminated from both the Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup. Amakhosi have endured a nightmare February, losing four of their last five matches across all competitions, leaving fans questioning whether the current technical team is capable of restoring the club’s former glory.
The Buccaneers bounced back from their back-to-back losses with a resounding victory over their traditional rivals this weekend. The win put the Soweto giants top of the Premier Soccer League table with 41 points, 11 more than the Glamour Boys and three ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who will host Sekhukune United on Sunday.
The Amakhosi first-choice custodian was not available, and his replacement endured a leaky outing on his return, which happened on the big stage as he started in goal for the first time since May 2025. On an afternoon meant to remind everyone of his pedigree, he instead appeared vulnerable between the sticks, and his performance could raise fresh doubts about him.
The Glamour Boys failed to turn up for the party at the FNB Stadium as their traditional rivals, the Buccaneers, literally walked on them. The technical team made some big calls on the material day that didn't work as anticipated from the first to the final whistle. The hosts could have easily got a hiding, but their opponents missed some big chances.
A promising season is crumbling as the Glamour Boys supporters witness a familiar disappointing story after the latest defeat in the South African top-tier. The Burundian tactician has admitted that his charges were outsmarted by their traditional rivals, who are favourites, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, to go all the way.
Bafana Bafana are heavily powered by players plying their trade in the Premier Soccer League; that local pedigree has helped turn them into a formidable force on the African continent. A former star who enjoyed a glittering club career across Europe has been charmed by what he has witnessed in South Africa’s domestic scene, insisting the structure and brand of football on display are qualities worth emulating.
Both the Glamour Boys and the Sea Robbers came into Saturday's game desperate for maximum points after recent back-to-back losses. While the Ghost needed victory to make it five PSL wins in a row, their hosts wanted to ensure they remain in contention by claiming three points to keep alive their dream of ending the season with silverware.
A legal battle could be looming as the forward accuses the two football bodies of failure to enforce an order by FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Since the world governing body ordered that the former Amakhosi star be paid his dues, that has not happened. Now, the two football administrative bodies find themselves in a difficult position given the new steps taken by the player.
The Tshwane giants face a tough challenge of defending the league crown after a dominance that has stretched for eight seasons straight. What makes it an even more entertaining race is the fact that the two Soweto giants are pushing hard and Downs are inconsistent. As the marathon intensifies, the defending champions have been told not to look for favours elsewhere but must do it by themselves.
The Glamour Boys welcome the joint league leaders this weekend, Saturday, at home in a highly anticipated fixture. Interestingly, both teams are desperate for a win following their recent struggles, explaining why both sets of supporters are anxiously waiting for the biggest game on South African soil.
Amakhosi are gearing up for a blockbuster encounter against their traditional rivals, the Sea Robbers. After a recent loss to Stellenbosch, the Glamour Boys are under immense pressure to get back to winning ways. However, the challenge is expected to be a daunting one, as the Bucs are also looking for a morale-boosting victory.
The football lovers in the country will be closely monitoring proceedings at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, where traditional rivals will be locking horns in search of three points. It is expected to be a massive contest between the Soweto giants who are firmly in the Premier Soccer League title race.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be making his debut in the country's biggest fixture of the season, hoping to bounce back from recent back-to-back losses. However, it will not be easy against the Glamour Boys, who will be avoiding a third straight loss across all competitions. The game will be staged at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Probably all eyes are on the traditional fixture that pits the Soweto heavyweights against one another. To make it more spicy, both Amakhosi and Bucs clash at a time when they are firmly in the league's title race. The clubs will also vehemently fight to win in order to rise from their recent setbacks.
The former Morocco international defender will be aiming to come top in his first Soweto derby against the Buccaneers' traditional rivals, Amakhosi, at the FNB Stadium this weekend. The ex-Fulham star has not been getting it right in the recent outings that have seen him lose grip in the PSL, which was followed by Nedbank Cup elimination.
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