The Buccaneers coach used the example of his own playing career to encourage the young defender to seize the opportunity at Chicago Fire knowing he had helped the Bucs to top the league and win two trophies already this season.
The former Bucs coach is in South Africa as a brand advocate for Carling Black Label, the sponsors of the Carling Knockout Cup, and shared his thoughts on the impact the Belgian tactician has had on the national team.
The former Bucs coach is in South Africa as a brand advocate for Carling Black Label, the sponsors of the Carling Knockout Cup, and spoke to the media about his time at the Sowetan giants and his desire to see the club be successful.
We sat down with the former Orlando Pirates midfielder and now U19 coach at AmaZulu to get his views on the the Amajimbos attacking midfielder and his future in the game.
The 21-year-old attacker has struggled with form and fitness this season but was back on the bench for Bucs 3-1 win over Golden Arrows, coming on to provide his first assist of the campaign.
Not sure how Bucs would cope with Lamine Yamal or Ousmane Dembele or Kylian Mbappe running at them but all that really matters is this young man believes in his team and their ability to weave magic on the football field.
The young defender's wonder strike ultimately proved to be the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the Buccaneers and is the type of goal you can watch again and again and again.
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While the Mpumalanga based club is definitely a 'selling club' this fan is convinced that they already have the next generation of players under their wing and will definitely be in the hunt for Top Eight and could even go all the way.
After losing out on the league title, CAF Champions League and Nedbank Cup in his final weeks in charge, the Spanish coach lost his intensity which led to immediate problems when he took on the Red Devils hotseat.
Who is truly the biggest, greatest club in South African football? Do the trophies won count more than the number of fans, and what about being the favourite club of Nelson Mandela?
Great squad filled with quality and depth, good coach, amongst the favourites for AFCON and on track for FIFA World Cup qualification.. have South African fans ever had it so good?
Having equalled Siyabonga Nomvethe's all-time PSL goal scoring record, it is time to recognise the Namibian marksman as one of The Brazilians greatest ever players.
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The Bucs Moroccan coach questioned whether the No10 role was suitable for the 20-year-old but was coy on the transfer speculation surrounding the youngster.
Despite The Bucs poor start to the season, their recent cup pedigree sees them favourites to beat The Brazilians to reach their fourth MTN8 final in a row.
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