The Chilli Boys came agonisingly close to ending their winless run, only to be denied victory by a late equaliser against the Betway Premiership log leaders at KuGompo City. The Eastern Cape outfit looked set to claim a much-needed three points in front of a packed crowd, but the visitors struck in the dying moments to snatch a share of the spoils.
Former Buccaneers midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has warned the team’s tactician that a lean squad could derail the club's ambitious pursuit of silverware this season. The Soweto giants are currently juggling commitments across five competitions, leading to concerns over player welfare and performance levels.
The highly-rated coach has given the much-needed update on when the Bafana Bafana winger is likely to make his first appearance for the Soweto giants in the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old is on a season-long loan with Bucs after a challenging spell in Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilians' head coach has lauded the immediate impact of the 22-year-old following his impressive start to life at the Pretoria club, with both the coach and the player identifying the former Golden Arrows boss as laying down the blueprint for the player's tactical flexibility and technical quality.
The return of the two South African stars is proof of the PSL's levels of professionalism, quality and appeal, and is not a sign of failure argues columnist Lerato Mkhondo.
The African champions have emerged as the frontrunners to secure the signature of highly-rated Colombian midfielder Josen Escobar. The Tshwane giants appear to be the only club willing to meet America de Cali's strict demands for a permanent transfer rather than a loan arrangement.
