Masandawana will be up against the Soweto giants as both sides resume league duties after taking part in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round games. Top on the Brazilians' target is a revenge against Bucs, who eliminated them from the MTN8 tournament.
Given the profile he has created as a dependable Sea Robber, Relebohile Mofokeng's absence has been conspicuously noted, with some raising questions. He is yet to step on the pitch since he was injured during a Premier Soccer League match against Siwelele FC on October 4.
The Soweto giants last won a Premier Soccer League match at the end of August, and they now travel to Durban to try and pick themselves from waning league fortunes. A defender for the Citizens has come out to explain how they plan to outwit Amakhosi.
The Brazilians will approach one of their most highly anticipated games without a key figure in their squad, as the 28-year-old is set to miss the match after picking up his fourth yellow card.
The caution came in the dying minutes of the Carling Knockout Cup clash against Marumo Gallants, a moment that has forced the coach to rethink his options.
The former Amazulu midfielder is proving to be a spot-on signing for the Buccaneers. He has also raised his hand to go to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana Bafana as an immediate goal, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains the bigger target for him.
The Soweto giants have unveiled their third kit, which they are using in the ongoing campaign across all competitions. They used the new jersey in the midweek assignment against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the domestic competition, where they did well to seal their semi-final ticket.
The two Moroccan heavyweights played against each other on Wednesday night at the Mohammed V Stadium in the top tier. Either side could have gone top of the table with maximum points, but chances went begging with both teams failing to get the ball in the back of the net.
The quality of Masandawana players has received some backing after some of their players received some glowing ratings on a reputable platform. That gives thumbs up to the Brazilians' transfer business as they seek to dominate the African continent, having already proven their supremacy at home.
The Beer Cup is edging closer to the deciding match and the remaining four teams now know who they will meet. The Buccaneers, Richards Bay, Golden Arrows and Marumo Arrows complete the list of teams that are still in contention to lift this piece of silverware.
The diminutive midfielder struck twice and combined well with his former Pirates teammate in one of his goals as Bahlabane ba Ntwa romped to a 4-0 victory over the Maroons in a Beer Cup quarter-final match at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. It was a rain-drenched evening as the Cape Winelands side suffered their biggest defeat of the season.
The 21-year-old winger is in his second season playing top-flight league football. After making just one appearance last term, he has improved himself to become an important player for TS Galaxy. For someone who came through the development ranks of AmaZulu and Cape Town City, he is showing that he had a good football education growing up.
The Buccaneers' faithful feel their team is ready to dominate the South African football scene owing to the quality within their squad and reaching yet another cup semi final this week. However, they have been advised things might not go as anticipated since the Sea Robbers are still working on their combinations and players who can deliver consistently.
The 32-year-old has been excellent in North Arica, where he is turning out for Red Castle, who made his move from Mamelodi Sundowns permanent. He has, however, been overlooked by the South Africa technical team ahead of the forthcoming international break, where they will play friendly games in preparation for the 2025 AFCON finals.
The new season launched in early August and clubs are officially or unofficially revealing their new kits with a wave of newly unveiled third kits coming in October.
The tendency of players moving from either side of Soweto is not new, as some notable players have done so. Recently, Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane made such moves after they were released by the Sea Robbers.
The South African League Cup will have new kings after the defending champions were eliminated by the Sea Robbers. Although Bucs are seen as favourites, the Soweto giants are not immune to the surprising results and upsets always associated with domestic competitions.
The tactician has revealed what disappointed him during their match against Magesi and warns that it should not happen again. The theatrics that caught his attention happened just days after Bucs were left heartbroken after elimination from the CAF Champions League.
To reach the quarter-finals, Stellies defeated Kaizer Chiefs after winning a post-match penalty shootout. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa also overcame a formidable opposition in the Round of 16, beating Mamelodi Sundowns in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The Sea Robbers were on top of their game in the midweek assignment against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the annual domestic competition staged at the Orlando Stadium. They are aiming to go all the way to glory after their initial MTN8 triumph a couple of months ago, and after their elimination from the CAF Inter-club elimination, the main focus is on the local competitions.
The Belgian tactician has started preparations for the biennial continental competition to be played in Morocco from December 21 to January 18. The 73-year-old named his preliminary squad for the forthcoming international break in November, where he is expected to try some tactics and have a look at some new call-ups in his bid to expand the team's depth.
The Buccaneers came into the match hoping for nothing but a win to push them to the next phase of the annual competition after a disappointing weekend that saw them get knocked out of the CAF Champions League by St Eloi Lupopo of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The victory against Dikwena Tsa Meetse was all the Soweto giants needed.
South Africa have begun preparations for December's Africa Cup of Nations finals to be hosted by Morocco. They will face their COSAFA rivals during the November FIFA break as the Belgian coach tries to come up with a list of players he will take to Africa's flagship football competition.
Masandawana are often accused of ‘killing the competition’ by hoovering up the best talent their money can buy. However, highlighted by Cardoso, the latest batch of new signings like Fawaaz Basadien, Katlego ‘Tsiki’ Ntsabeleng, and Asekho Tiwani are still to prove themselves worthy at the reigning champions.
Fresh from CAF Champions League elimination by FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo, the Buccaneers are back to fully focus on domestic responsibilities. They welcome Dikwena tsa Meetse in the last eight of the Beer Cup. These are the same opponents who knocked Bucs out of this competition last season.
Orlando Pirates will welcome defending champions Magesi FC to Orlando Stadium, with plenty on the line for the Soweto giants. The Buccaneers are eager to restore faith among their supporters after falling short in the CAF Champions League preliminary round — a thrilling 3(4)-3(5) encounter against FC Saint Eloi Lupopo that dashed their continental aspirations.
Now, with their focus back on domestic fronts, the Sea Robbers will be determined to chase silverware through the Premier Soccer League and the Carling Black Label Cup, aiming to remind fans that their hunger for success remains as fierce as ever.
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