The Tunisian tactician will have to replace one of his dependable players this weekend as they start their competitive campaign with a tricky away fixture.
Masandawana are reportedly close to signing the Amakhosi development graduate who is a high-rated PSL defender and has also attracted reported interest from abroad.
The youngster has been compared to football greats and has been tipped to become a Bucs star in the future should he keep the form witnessed in the ABC Motsepe League.
Amakhosi have been facing attacking frailties over the years and that was further exposed during the pre-season camp in the Netherlands as well as the Toyota Cup.