The duo and Lucas Thwala were among the more high-profile players loaned out with a host of others last season, and all three have been recalled for assessment. Thwala was loaned to Platinum Stars.

Also back from loan spells are Sibusiso Mnguni, Vusi Mthimkulu and William Twala from National First Division side Chippa United, and Mbongeni Gumede from Sivutsa Stars.

Thwala joined up with his former teammates and the new recruits in camp, where coach Augusto Palacios will be running the rule over the team.

But it is unclear whether Thwala, Johannes and Ngobeni will remain with Bucs as they hardly played before their loan moves last season.

"All the players are back from loan and assessments are being done on them, including checks on body fat and reports on how they behaved and improved during their loan spells," said Bucs spokesman Mickey Modisane.

"We've just announced new players and the coach is looking at the whole team to see who goes and who stays. Teams will have an option to buy the players they were loaned, if they are released, while opportunities will also be afforded to teams with interest in the other players.

"The signings are being made with the CAF Champions League in mind. The team will be ready to compete on all fronts," he said.

Also undergoing assessment is Happy Jele, who has recovered from a serious knee injury last November and the tall Bafana Bafana defender could be back when the reigning Carling Cup champions defend their title against Kaizer Chiefs next month.

The Buccaneers will first contest the Freedom Cup against AmaZulu on July 8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, before moving their pre-season camp up a gear with the Soweto derby on July 28.

Elsewhere, Mamelodi Sundowns players are expected back with the team today, ahead of their pre-season camp in Swaziland, while Chiefs have already summoned their troops to camp.

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Jun 28, 2012

tpaz

Please use and keep Clifford Ngobeni...he is our John Obi Mikel at Pirates.
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Jun 28, 2012

MissBhakajuju

@tpaz

heloo, i didn't know you're a Pirates supporter, wow thats so nice
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Jun 28, 2012

MGEEZ

tpaz
Please use and keep Clifford Ngobeni...he is our John Obi Mikel at Pirates.
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As a matter of fact I was shocked that he was loaned out; the boy was just unfortunate in not being given adequate game time; otherwise he is a rare jewel and will be gold for any team that get's his services.
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Jun 28, 2012

masenya

@tapz,i use to read all u'r comments,damit u r so clever keep it up,1st time singner inspered by u

MissBhaka--u always gave me hope when bucs lose sometyms,again u are a clever nshushu
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Jun 28, 2012

2nevvy4u

MGEEZ-the boy is unhappy at Pirates,they should just let him go and do what he do best "rule in the middle of the park"
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Jun 28, 2012

Mhungumbye

Also back from loan spells are Sibusiso Mnguni, Vusi Mthimkulu and William Twala from National First Division side Chippa United, and Mbongeni Gumede from Sivutsa Stars.
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Eish le wena Dokodela can't you leave these kids where they are or sell them outright. Tukkies gave us Jali and Phenyo some times ago & this is the right time to scrach their backs. Over and above, we are still the champions at our own right. Let Tukkies beef up the squad around these kids so that they can take Tau to the early retirement once and for all.

Up the bucs
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Jun 28, 2012

MissBhakajuju

@masenya

thanx Champ, we Bucaneers rock big time !!!
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Jun 28, 2012

DeOvi

@2nevvy4u
MGEEZ-the boy is unhappy at Pirates,they should just let him go and do what he do best "rule in the middle of the park"
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en den wena who told u he was unhappy @ Pirates......dont assume pls......go n make assumtions 2 dat money waisting team of urs sundoms....

UP THE DTC
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Jun 28, 2012

2nevvy4u

DeOvi
@2nevvy4u
MGEEZ-the boy is unhappy at Pirates,they should just let him go and do what he do best "rule in the middle of the park"
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en den wena who told u he was unhappy @ Pirates......dont assume pls......go n make assumtions 2 dat money waisting team of urs sundoms
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buy soccer laduma and stop farting.
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Jun 28, 2012

Skomoro99

Ngobeni shud b given free clearence 2 join another team coz he wont play at Bucs.The guy cant read the game n used to cost us during that 3 by 3 Zebra thing.We need fighters now n wit Okonkow bakc,there is no way Ngobeni wil get game time.We also have Ntshumayelo waitin.
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