The Masandawana mentor has moved to clear the air after a factual error during a recent press engagement landed him in an awkward position. The Portuguese tactician came under scrutiny after incorrectly suggesting that the Sea Robbers had suffered a defeat at the hands of Milford FC, despite the Buccaneers securing victory in the encounter. He acknowledged the mistake and took responsibility for the confusion, offering an apology to the Soweto giants for the inaccurate remark.
The Buccaneers teenage defender Cristian Derbyshire has expressed his confidence in the team's ability to progress in the CAF Champions League despite a frustrating afternoon in Mauritius. The 19-year-old was handed a surprise start for his official debut as the Buccaneers were held to a scoreless draw by La Cure Waves.
The Glamour Boys’ hopes of ending their long Premier Soccer League title drought remain alive despite the injury setbacks currently affecting the squad. With the club's hierarchy making it clear that competing for silverware is the target, former Amakhosi attacker Dennis Vukubi believes there are enough positive signs at Naturena to suggest the Soweto giants’ ambitions are within reach.
The Tunisian coach guided his side to an important continental victory, with City taking the upper hand after the visitors conceded an own goal. The result puts the KwaZulu-Natal team in a strong position to progress to the second preliminary round, with the side now looking to complete the job and seal their passage when they return to action next weekend.
The South African champions began their quest for a place in the CAF Champions League group stages against the Mauritius-based outfit, with the first leg of the Preliminary Round marking their opening step in the continental campaign. With a spot in the group stages up for grabs, the champions knew they would need to make a strong start and put themselves in a favourable position ahead of the return leg, but they could only settle for a point on the road.
Experienced tactician Luc Eymael has offered a glowing assessment of the PSL as the South African top flight celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Belgian coach believes the division is now operating at a level that rivals major European leagues in almost every department.
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