The Soweto giants' head coach has opened up on the specific instructions he gave to the teenage sensation during his eye-catching cameo against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers advanced to the MTN8 final with a dominant second-leg victory, but it was the late introduction of the young midfielder that truly got the Bucs' faithful off their seats.
The Sea Robbers' mentor has hailed the impact of the embattled forward following his game-changing performance in the MTN8 semi-final. The Buccaneers secured their place in a fifth consecutive final with a dominant display against Sekhukhune United, but it was the redemption of their maligned forward that stole the headlines.
The Buccaneers booked their place in the Wafa Wafa final after seeing off Babina Noko in front of a packed house. Abdeslam Ouaddou once again underlined his cup pedigree, guiding the Soweto giants into the final as he sets his sights on a fifth consecutive top-eight crown.
The Tshwane giants may have seen their historic dominance of the South African top flight interrupted by Orlando Pirates. Still, Daine Klate believes this setback is exactly what the Brazilians needed. After a relentless run of eight consecutive league titles, the Chloorkop outfit finally relinquished their crown in a dramatic conclusion to the previous campaign.
The Buccaneers legend Andries Sebola has voiced his support for the decision to sideline the forward, insisting that the striker needs time away from the spotlight to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. The 24-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for the recent 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United as the Soweto giants maintained their lead at the top of the league table.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the MTN8 semi final second leg encounter between the Buccaneers and Babina Noko at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The Bucs hold a 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg.
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