The tough central defender has been arguably South African football's biggest revelation of the year 2025. From playing DStv Diski Challenge football to becoming a vital cog for both club and country, the 20-year-old's rise has been sensational. Hugo Broos is even insisting that he should go to Europe and a January move is most likely.
The Belgian tactician has explained why the Bucs youngster should leave as soon as possible if he is to get even better. Although he started playing senior football recently, the Sea Robber has established himself as a key player for both Bafana and the club.
The Bucs star looks to have discovered his mojo back, given how impressive he has been for the Sea Robbers and even how he played for Bafana in September. Now, Broos has revealed what he told the former Mamelodi Sundowns star and what he expects from him.
Although the forward has not featured in many games for Amakhosi since he joined the Naturena outfit, a club legend has warned that he may not be as productive as he should because of positioning. The ex-Chiefs star has explained where exactly Mayo should play in order to give what is expected from him.
The Buccaneers wideman has not been the same player who took the Premier Soccer League by storm last season, but the national team coach retains trust in him. The Belgian coach explains why he has not lost faith in the 20-year-old who is pushing to go to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals with the national side.
The Buccaneers are enjoying an incredible run of form that has seen their coach write his own piece of history to be counted among some of the iconic former tacticians of the club. This is despite the former Fulham defender still being in the early phase of his life at the Soweto giants.
The 20-year-old winger has been struggling to replicate the form that saw him being the player who took South African football by storm in the last two seasons. But his coach says he has a plan to protect the South Africa international who has been linked with a move overseas. The wideman is in a period where he has to prove wrong those criticising his form.
The 20-year-old missed last weekend's CAF Confederation Cup match against Lioli FC and the Buccaneers recorded a big win in his absence. That brings into question about his importance in the team and his contribution this season. Now battling fitness issues, the Transnet School of Excellence graduate is in a season he has to defy some odds staked against him.
The recent performance has increased the fans' hopes that indeed their club can go on and challenge for coveted titles, including the PSL and CAF Champions League. Bucs will be looking to extend the winning run when they host TS Galaxy for a league match on Tuesday at Orlando Stadium.
Before the second-leg encounter, reports emerged that the tactician had referred to the Premier Soccer League side as an overrated club. In what was seen as an act of revenge on these sentiments, every time Bucs scored, Abdeslam Ouaddou celebrated towards the Lioli technical area.
Analysing the coach's tactics and the output by every player that gets minutes to play, the legend has predicted the Soweto giants will be a force to reckon with this season. Bucs have a good start in the continental campaign and in the league; their momentum has picked up despite a slow start.
Struggling Chilli Boys managed to add a point to their tally, but it was not enough to lift them out of the relegation zone. The Maroons, on the other hand, were unable to end their winless run, meaning they are just above the red zone.
Despite signing for Bucs when his career was overshadowed by off-pitch reports of indiscipline, the Bafana Bafana star has settled well with the Soweto giants. In fact, he has established himself as a key first-teamer in the short period he has been with the club.
The Soweto giants are facing what could be their biggest assignment so far this season and failure to win against the Angolan side will see them reel out of the continental competition. It is a stern test of character for Amakhosi who are trying to recover from a three-match winless streak. But they now go into battle without some of their key players.
The 23-year-old, together with Happy Mashiane, were sent to spend the rest of the season with Lehlohonolo Seema' side after struggling for playing opportunities at Amakhosi. It is the first time in his professional career to play for another Premier Soccer League team, having known only the Soweto giants as his home.
Amakhosi's difficult run of form continued as they are now winless in three successive games after being restricted to a draw at home by a team that is outside the top eight. This comes as fears mount among the Soweto giants' fans that their team could return to being that strugglling side they have witnessed in recent seasons.
The Buccaners were one of the most active teams in the transfer market, bringing in players who made an immediate impact at the club. That has left their coach more than satisfied with the business they conducted. But the Soweto giants are now under intense scrutiny to see if the men they signed will help the club break Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance of the PSL.
The Soweto giants laboured to a slim win in their latest South African top flight assignment to make it four league victories in a row after a poor start to the PSL season.
Although it is considered a scrappy win, the Sea Robbers and their fans will care less so long as they collect maximum points. After recording the fourth consecutive win, the performance of some players has been scrutinised, with some fans calling for them to be axed.
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