The Sea Robbers may finally have found the heir to the legendary Manyathela following the arrival of the new striker. The Norwegian forward, signed from Sogndal, is being hailed as the clinical finisher the Buccaneers have lacked for seasons.
The 47-year-old tactician has sounded a tactical alarm ahead of his side's crucial MTN8 semi-final first leg. The Buccaneers are aiming for an unprecedented fifth consecutive title, but the coach believes their upcoming trip to Polokwane presents a unique set of challenges.
The Sea Robbers have officially confirmed the departure of the dependable full-back, bringing his spell at the Soweto giants to an end. The former Stellenbosch star bids farewell to the Buccaneers after mutually agreeing to part ways as he looks to embark on a fresh challenge.
The Soweto giants' head coach has stood firmly behind under-fire striker Yanela Mbuthuma, insisting he will not give up on the forward despite his prolonged goal drought. The 24-year-old has come under mounting scrutiny from the Buccaneers faithful, with his struggles in front of goal drawing plenty of frustration despite his ability to create chances.
The Buccaneers' boss has called for patience regarding his new Norwegian signing, insisting he will not rush the striker into action prematurely. Despite the significant hype surrounding his arrival from Sogndal Fotbal, the 27-year-old is yet to make his competitive debut for the club as they prepare for their MTN8 semi-final showdown against Sekhukhune United.
The Brazilians winger is facing a defining moment in his career after his agent revealed that his ongoing absence from the first team is rooted in deep-seated psychological challenges. The South Africa international has been frozen out of the senior squad by head coach Miguel Cardoso following a series of disciplinary breaches.