The 22-year-old winger is fast emerging as one of the brightest young talents in South African football, the way the likes of Mohau Nkota, Mbelezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng rose. His Abafana Bes'thende coach believes it’s only a matter of time before he earns a Bafana Bafana call-up and sees him as a player who can go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The player has just won two PSL awards as he currently enjoys some terrific form.
After playing for the Bafana Bafana B team at the 2024 African Nations Championship, the former Bloemfontein Celtic star was expected to remain in the Premier Soccer League. But he surprisingly opted for a challenge in East Africa, joining one of the continent’s most ambitious clubs. His arrival is expected to bolster Simba’s creative options as they chase domestic and continental success.
The Premier Soccer League usually reward coaches and players who performed well in a respective month in their bid to motivate them and push them to give the best. The best performers for the month of October were feted on Wednesday, where a top attacker tipped to make the national team was recognised for his displays in the league.
The Buccaneers have been tipped to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for this season's Premier Soccer League title. On Wednesday, the Soweto giants will be up against Abafana Bes'thende at the King Zwelithini Stadium, knowing that maximum points will send them second in the log and give players much-needed confidence.
Fresh off weekend wins, both teams arrived at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night brimming with confidence. Amakhosi edged Durban City 1-0 away last Friday, while the Umswenko Boys beat Magesi 3-1 on Saturday. With momentum building, both sides were locked in on one goal: bagging maximum points under the midweek lights.
The Buccaneers resume their PSL chase with a tricky trip to Afabana Bes'thende as they push to topple Mamelodi Sundowns from the summit of the Premier Soccer League table. They will be at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium to face Manqoba Mngqithi and his men on Wednesday. After their CAF Champions League exit, the Soweto giants are now fully focused on domestic affairs and trying to win the title for the first time since 2012.
The Umzimkhulu-born coach returned to KwaZulu-Natal for a third stint after parting ways with Masandawana in December 2024. He spent a decade with the Tshwane giants, first joining as Pitso Mosimane’s assistant in 2014. Before rejoining Abafana Bes’thende, he was reportedly eyed by North African clubs and now, it has been revealed that there was also interest from the clubs in Soweto.
The Soweto giants are determined to pile pressure on PSL log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as the title race begins to heat up. The Buccaneers are eyeing a long-awaited league triumph, having last been crowned champions in 2012. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men are showing intent by staying within striking distance of the defending champions who lead them by three points and have played two more games.
The Buccaneers are pursuing a matter in which they are questioning alleged irregularities that occurred during their game against the Congolese side. They are back to learn their fate in Africa after attention on domestic duties following the Champions League elimination. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men had channelled their continental disappointment into a strong push for silverware at home.
The striker is a proven scorer at the Premier Soccer League level, but he still can't nail down a regular place for the Buccaneers or Bafana Bafana this season. Is the 29-year-old ready to seek a new adventure? If so, will other key players follow him out of the exit door if their game time also diminishes?
It has been claimed that some players could be enjoying favourable treatment under the recently elevated coaches at Naturena. Amakhosi are also said to be not ready and are still far behind Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns football-wise.
Arrows have recently captured the supporters’ attention with a notable upturn in attacking form, netting more than ten goals across their last five matches. This scoring surge is hardly surprising, given the wealth of experience their coach brings to the helm. However, there remains significant work to be done in tightening the defence, as the number of goals conceded highlights the areas that still need improvement. It is this context that explains why Mngqithi describes the team’s humble start to the season as a ‘building phase’.
Although they were denied a number of goal-scoring chances by the Bolivian goalkeeper, the African representatives were clinical and ensured they picked up maximum points from their opening game. The South Africans performed well despite playing for more than one hour with 10 men after one of them had been sent off late in the first half.
The 20-year-old midfielder has been trending since Saturday following his excellent strike, a contender for the goal of the season award, against the Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. While the Moroccan tactician has been lauded for his rotation, others feel it might cost Bucs in the end.
The Soweto giants were not convincing against Masandawana, but they somehow managed to get a point that sustained their push for the Premier Soccer League title. While the former Moroccan tactician has been lauded for his risks, questions have been asked about some decisions made, especially when playing against an experienced team.
Latest reports suggest the South African Football Association has opted for a bold move: finalising the Teboho Mokoena yellow card blunder via internal ballot. The decision could have major implications for Tseka, whose oversight during the Lesotho qualifier remains under scrutiny.
The tactician has a large squad at his disposal and is adamant that his selection model is key in integrating all the players. The coach also believes this will also help Bucs navigate a congested calendar as they chase multiple trophies.
Back in Premier Soccer League action, the KwaZulu-Natal outfit aimed to build on their strong cup form as they hosted Gallants in a challenging home fixture at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday evening. With momentum on their side, Arrows looked to keep their winning rhythm alive in front of their home fans.
At just 20, Dansin stunned the Loftus Versfeld crowd with a thunderous equaliser against reigning Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. His strike sealed a dramatic draw in one of the season’s most anticipated clashes, as the Soweto giants and Masandawana shared the spoils in a high-stakes showdown.
The Brazilians have won the Premier Soccer League title for eight consecutive seasons. But this time around, they have been struggling to open a gap at the top of the PSL table that makes it difficult for their title rivals to close. The Buccaneers threaten to be their fiercest challengers.
The Brazilians' depth faces a stern test amid the absence of key players from the squad due to a number of reasons. They threw away a lead to be held by the Buccaneers in Tshwane on Saturday. Masandawana's Portuguese coach talks about how the absentees affected them.
The former Sea Robber star linked up with the former Bucs' defender even though he had attracted interest from an ex-Kaizer Chiefs head coach. In his new club, the coach is ready to help him get back to his top-level form after battling injuries for a long period.
After a highly contested encounter on Saturday, the Downs tactician has acknowledged Bucs' strength as the title race gathers speed. The Sea Robbers first went down and fought back to share spoils courtesy of a beautifully struck effort by a midfielder who was least expected to start.
The Sea Robbers have been ruthless this season in their bid to go all the way and win the crown. They have been consistent as opposed to their opponents and rivals, including the Soweto foes Amakhosi, who have struggled to replicate their fine form, which saw them beat all 15 teams to the annual title.
The defending league champions were held to a 1–1 draw by the Buccaneers at Loftus Versfeld, bringing their perfect home run to an end. Namibian striker Peter Shalulile opened the scoring, but the Soweto giants hit back through Camren Dansin to snatch a point, leaving the early Premier Soccer League title race finely poised.
The game was destined for a two-all draw before the former Masandawana forward scored to ensure his new club earned a win in a five-goal thriller. After shining in the Premier Soccer League, the star hopes to have a more successful stint in the Spanish second tier after a controversial separation from the Pretoria giants.
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