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Fit-again Mbatha shuns Bucs’ favourites tag

TimesLIVE Sport · 08 October 2026 at 05:00

Fit-again Mbatha shuns Bucs’ favourites tag

Midfielder may have to fight for starting place in final against Sundowns

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