The giants of Soweto are back on the continental stage. The Buccaneers and Amakhosi are diving into CAF action with fire, pride and unfinished business. Expect drama, big dreams and fierce battles as they chase African glory and write the next chapter of their legacy.
Smart from winning their first trophy of the season, the Buccaneers shift focus to continental duties. They face Lesotho champions Lioli in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first leg match at Free State Stadium on Saturday. The Sowteo giants are up against opponents whose profile is not much known in Africa and are out to avoid an upset.
Although his position in the first team looked uncertain when the season began, the star played a crucial role as the Sea Robbers stamped authority on the domestic trophy. His hunger and determination have been picked as traits that set him apart.
The Sea Robber has been a sensation both for the club and the national team because of his consistency and work rate. However, he has been overlooked by the Amajita head coach, who did not include him in his U20 World Cup squad.
The Buccaneers kick off their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend with a Preliminary Round clash against Lesotho’s Lioli FC at Free State Stadium, reigniting their quest for a second continental crown.
It has been revealed that the former Milford star has keen admirers at the Naturena-based giants after making a good start to life in the PSL. Mthinyane has quickly established himself as a key player for Steve Barker's side who are a selling club.
The Buccaneers have been doing well for the last couple of seasons across all competitions. Youngsters have taken the mandate to steer the Soweto giants, and the country at large to greater heights.
The striker has had to contend with limited playtime under the Moroccan tactician despite the 28-year-old being Bucs' top scorer in the last two seasons.
The Soweto giants last won the Premier Soccer League title in 2012 and have been finishing as runners-up to Masandawana for the last three seasons. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is tasked to break the Brazilians' dominance of the PSL after his predecessors like Jose Riveiro, Rhulani Mokwena, Muhsin Ertugral, Eric Tinkler, Roger de Sa, Milutin Sredojevic and Josef Zinnbauer failed to deliver the biggest trophy in South African football.
The Bucs' defender is one of the players tipped to make big moves out of the country soon, but he has been discouraged from seeing England as the best destination.
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