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Bucs coach has opened up about his tactical decision to omit two high-profile stars from his starting line-up during the midweek league action. The Moroccan tactician opted for a fresh look as the Buccaneers continue their relentless pursuit of silverware across multiple domestic fronts this season.

The Moroccan tactician took charge of his 50th match with the club in their 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Sekhukhune on Tuesday night. The win took them clear at the summit of the league but was more noteworthy for the record it brought for the coach just over a year after his appointment.

Buccaneers former midfielder Eugene Zwane has issued a stark warning to the tactician regarding the club's offensive output. Despite a strong start to the season, Zwane believes the lack of a clinical finisher could derail the Sea Robbers’ ambitious quest for both domestic dominance and continental silverware.

The Buccaneers tactician has spoken candidly about his strained relationship with outgoing midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi. The Soweto giants’ boss suggested that the player's lack of discipline and coachability ultimately cost him a place in the South Africa squad for the recent FIFA World Cup.