This is the result that Bucs and their fans needed to assure themselves that they are ready for the new season despite a pre-season outing that was not wholly convincing.
This is a match that carries a lot of stakes for Bucs, and how the new coach lines up his charges will tell a lot about his ability to take charge of a bigger club.
A former Sea Robber has identified the player he says gets little credit but has silenced doubts because many thought he would not become a regular starter at Bucs.
The Moroccan is set to take charge of his first official match as the Soweto giants' coach amid scrutiny if he could match or surpass his predecessor Jose Riveiro.
Lucas Ribeiro stands a chance to launch a genuine fight for a place in the Brazilian national team, but he won't do that while he is still at Mamelodi Sundowns.
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