Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says it is clear that Orlando Pirates will head into Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash as the fresher of the two teams with possibly a huge advantage.
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has praised the positive influence of Deon Hotto, saying that since he was moved into central- forward position he is always involved when they score.
Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says that while his side will come up against one of the continent’s best teams in Mamelodi Sundowns in Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final, they are also a big side and won’t make it easy for the Brazilians.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango admits that while they are braced for an interesting encounter with Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, his side are used to dealing with the pressure of big games with trophies on the line.
New Orlando Pirates defender Thulani Hlatshwayo has outlined his ambitions following signing for a club he dreamt of playing for while growing up in Soweto.
Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza believes that the international pedigree of new signings Thulani Hlatswayo and Deon Hotto will complement the team they have assembled at the Soweto giants.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has seemingly revealed that Masadawana are not out of the race for Bafana Bafana defender Thulani Hlatshwayo despite the strong rumours linking him to Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates star Gabadinho Mhango and Highlands Park hitman Peter Shalulile will share the PSL Golden Boot award after they both hit the back of the net on the final day of the season, taking their respective tallies to 16 goals.
A late winner from Gabadinho Mhango handed Orlando Pirates a tight 1-0 win over Maritzburg United in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday evening as the Soweto giants’ hopes of a top-three finish remained alive.
Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt admits that any of the club’s players are up for sale at the right price, with reports suggesting that both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are targeting Wits star men.