Here are the latest stories making headlines about Orlando Pirates in the last 24 hours, including a plea to Bafana Bafana fans to be calm after a draw with Panama and why Bucs are tipped to win the PSL title.
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Former Orlando Pirates defender adamant no need for alarm after Bafana draw
Following their recent 2-1 loss to Panama, an ex-Bafana defender, Innocent Mdledle, has urged the public not to be alarmed just yet.
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“These were practice matches, meaning they were like trials for some of the players to impress the coach in order to be considered for the final squad.
“So, my thoughts are that we shouldn’t judge the team and the players based on these two matches and the results. I am sure there are a lot of things that the coach was testing and wanted to see before finalising the squad for the World Cup, and the results were not that important.”
Pirates backed to win the PSL
Ex-Orlando Pirates star Thulani Hlatshwayo explains why Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men are in a good position to beat Mamelodi Sundowns to the Premier Soccer League crown.
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