The Buccaneers fans were treated to their first glimpse of the Norwegian forward during the club's recent MTN8 semi-final triumph. However, despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, football legend Mlungisi Ngubane has warned that the striker still has a mountain to climb to justify his recruitment.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League encounter between the Buccaneers and Babina Noko at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. This is the second of three meetings between these two sides in a week, with Pirates having won first leg of the MTN8 semi final 1-0 on Saturday.
After the 28-year-old was left out of the Buccaneers squad to face Sekhukhune over the weekend, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou indicated it was not his decision to do so. That set off the rumour mill which quickly figured out Tito was in the midst of a transfer to the Middle East. The Soweto club have now confirmed his departure and destination.
Buccaneers former star Steve Lekoelea has launched a scathing attack on the playmaker, accusing the midfielder of showing blatant disrespect to the club amid intensifying transfer rumours. The 28-year-old was a notable absentee during the Sea Robbers' recent MTN8 semi-final clash, sparking fears that his time in Soweto is coming to an abrupt end.
The Buccaneers Orlando Pirates attacker has been urged to refine his professional approach as he prepares for a potential move away from the Soweto giants. With interest mounting from abroad, local legend Mlungisi Ngubane believes the playmaker’s success will depend entirely on his mental application.
The Buccaneers tactician has admitted he is taking a cautious approach with his star winger following his return from the World Cup. The Bafana Bafana international has yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season, as the Soweto giants look to avoid a mounting injury crisis at the club.
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