The Bucs head coach has thrown down a strong warning to the rest of the Premier Soccer League, insisting his side could have 'won 7-0' after their commanding display against AmaZulu at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Buccaneers returned to the top of the table with a clinical performance, with Ouaddou full of praise for his players’ ruthless edge while making it clear there will be no easing off as they maintain full-throttle pressure and vow to fight until the very end of the title race.
Masandawana are getting closer and closer to their continental dream after edging one of Africa's iconic clubs from Tunisia. Brayan Leon continues to prove why the Tshwane giants pursued him in the January transfer window and is turning out to be the club's hero on the bigger stage. Despite critics putting him under pressure and constant surveillance, coach Miguel Cardoso could silence them even deeper if he finally wins the CAF trophy and defends the PSL title.
The Brazilians need to avoid defeat in South Africa to seal progress to the ultimate stage, where they will face either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat. Having won their maiden continental crown a decade ago, Masandawana have a better chance of getting past the Tunisian heavyweights after a victory in Tunis in the previous meeting.
As the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season hurtles toward its dramatic finale, the battle lines are sharply drawn across the table. Stellies' victory on Friday night did little to shift the standings, as Gavin Hunt’s charges remain level on points with Golden Arrows, who stay ahead on goal difference. The race to muscle into the coveted top eight is reaching a boiling point, while down in the trenches, sides like Marumo Gallants, Orbit College, and Magesi FC remain locked in a gritty scrap to dodge the drop.
As Masandawana prepare for the continental clash against their rivals from North Africa, they continue to get advice on how they can successfully outwit them. Given that the Tshwane giants are the only team carrying South Africa's flag in the inter-club competition, there is a general wish that they succeed in order to send a message that, indeed, the Premier Soccer League is a high-level competition.
The Tshwane giants are set to host the Tunisian club at the sold-out Loftus Versfeld this Saturday. Holding a narrow 1-0 lead from the CAF Champions League first leg in Tunis, the Brazilians have taken the first step toward progression, but their coach remains cautious of any complacency.
Masandawana's eyes are firmly on the upcoming continental game that will decide their fate in the inter-club competition. The Premier Soccer League giants will be playing at home, carrying a slight 1-0 advantage, and many have predicted they have a higher chance of advancing. But do the Tunisian giants care about odds being placed against them?
The defending Premier Soccer League champions, Masandawana, have been a hard nut to crack, not only in South Africa but on the continent at large. The Brazilians are chasing a second star in the prestigious club competition and need just a draw this weekend to get into the final, where they will play either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat.
While the Glamour Boys hope to push for a ticket to compete on the continent, the Sea Robbers are in a neck-to-neck battle with Mamelodi Sundowns for the South African top-flight crown. With a couple of rounds left to conclude the ongoing campaign, teams are working hard to realise their objectives.
Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions hope to complete the job in Pretoria on Saturday against the Tunisian heavyweights and secure a back-to-back CAF Champions League final ticket. Last year, they fell to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in the last hurdle and will be aiming at making it better in the almost-ending campaign.
The former Soweto giants goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has delivered a brutal reality check to the Buccaneers faithful, claiming the Premier Soccer League title race is effectively over. Despite his deep emotional ties to the club, the legendary shot-stopper believes Sundowns' vast experience and Pirates' tendency to stumble at the finish line have handed the crown back to the Brazilians.
The Tshwane giants are fine-tuning for battle with a foot in the continental showpiece, but the 26-year-old right-back has slammed the brakes on any early celebrations at Chloorkop. Even with a narrow first-leg cushion in their pocket, the Masandawana defender has made it clear the mission is still wide open as they gear up to welcome the Tunisian team.
The Brazilians hold a slender 1-0 advantage over the Blood and Gold from the first leg of their last-four clash in Africa’s premier club competition. They head into the return fixture determined to protect that lead and finish the job.
The North African outfit will be at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this weekend to face the Premier Soccer League heavyweights, who enjoy a slight advantage after the initial meeting a couple of days ago. The Tunisian team insists the Brazilians are not yet through to the last hurdle despite playing in Mzansi.
The Soweto giants are expected to appoint a new coach at the end of the season, with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef likely to make way. A number of names have already been thrown into the mix as speculation over the next appointment intensifies.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions are at least a draw away from the CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row, where they will play either RS Berkane or AS FAR Rabat. Masandawana are desperate to secure the second star in the competition following their triumph a decade ago.
The Chloorkop outfit has been urged to lodge a formal appeal against the red card shown to the 33-year-old centre-back during their CAF Champions League semi-final first-leg clash. Despite grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory, the dismissal of the experienced defender has cast a shadow over the result ahead of the crucial return leg.
Former Amakhosi star and outspoken pundit Junior Khanye has sent a clear message to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos regarding his defensive selections. Following a commanding continental performance, Khanye believes two Mamelodi Sundowns stars have proved they are indispensable for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The Portuguese mentor has warned his players that their CAF Champions League semi-final is far from over despite securing a first-leg advantage in Tunis. The Brazilians hold a slender lead heading back to Pretoria, but Cardoso insists that only a perfect tactical display will see them through to the final.
After coming so close last season, Masandawana hope their campaign this time around will be successful. The Pretoria giants are the only team flying the country's flag at the continental level and are hopeful of winning a CAF Champions League second star. A win from home takes them closer again, but what stands between them and a second consecutive final is a second-leg action that will take place on April 18.
The former 29-year-old Masandawana star has finally made his long-awaited return to the pitch, making his debut in the Premier Soccer League clash on Saturday evening after a lengthy period as a free agent. Following a successful first outing, the head coach has opened up on how he plans to utilise the ex-Sundowns man’s unique skill set.
GOAL brings you the details to follow the Brazilians' mission in Tunisia where they face the Blood and Gold at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Sunday. It is a semi-final, first leg match of the CAF Champions League and Miguel Cardoso's men would be keen on claiming an advantage going into next week's home leg in Tshwane.
Before the Friday game, Bucs were riding on their otherwise impressive form and hoped to get points that will keep them close to Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race. However, the Sea Robbers were forced to settle for a draw, and the two lost points might cost them the title in the end.
The midfield star played crucial roles as Bucs went on to defend the MTN8 and later win the Carling Knockout. Before the injury, he was a trusted starter, and his game improved incredibly under the current coach. But he is now set to sit out the remaining part of the season as the Sea Robbers chase the PSL title.
After the result from the Richards Bay game, many Bucs fans were left frustrated and wondering whether it is another season where they came so close to winning the title but failed again. The Soweto giants have been waiting to end the league trophy drought for over a decade, and in the past three seasons, they gave Downs a run of their money only for the Tshwane giants to prevail in the end.
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