The Buccaneers won 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-1 win in the first leg, and will now face Gabon’s CF Mounana in the second round.
Speaking to snl24.com/kickoff upon arrival at OR Tambo this morning, Tinkler had nothing but praise for his players in difficult conditions.
“I was very impressed and, like I said, they were soldiers out there. The pitch wasn't great; in fact it was difficult and didn’t suit our style of play.
“But the players adapted well and what was important was to come away with the result, which we achieved.”