Pernambucano - Phase FinaleVue d'ensemble

Former Buccaneers winger Tlou Segolela has offered a surprising take on the side’s recent success, insisting that the Brazilians deserve significant credit for the rise in domestic standards. Despite the Sea Robbers finally dethroning Masandawana, the retired star believes the level of competition in the South African top flight has never been higher thanks to the benchmarks set at Chloorkop.

In the immediate aftermath of their league title win, the Buccaneers’ boss cast doubt over his long-term future at the club after admitting that the emotional and physical toll of the job had left him "tired" and needing time to reflect before committing to the project for another season. But now, in a social media post thanking the club's staff, he has hinted at a future at the Mayfair club.

Bafana Bafana legend Sibusiso Zuma has issued a stern warning to the Buccaneers, urging the Soweto giants to do whatever it takes to retain their Premier Soccer League winning coach after he hinted at a potential departure in the wake of their title win.

Former Buccaneers captain Benson Mhlongo has heaped praise on the current squad after an extraordinary season that saw the Sea Robbers sweep domestic silverware. The club legend believes the strategic integration of young talent has been the defining factor in returning the Premiership title to Mayfair.