Orlando Pirates News Today: Sound warning to Bucs, why the Sea Robbers are set to win PSL crown & more

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Orlando Pirates News Today: Sound warning to Bucs, why the Sea Robbers are set to win PSL crown & more
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Latest news about Orlando Pirates, in the last 24 hours including sound warning to Bucs, why the Sea Robbers have been tipped to beat Orbit College and more.

Pirates can’t ignore ’emotional state’ vs Orbit COllege

Mandla Ncikazi has detailed Orlando Pirates’ preparations for their final match of the season, which will determine if they end proceedings on a joyous note or snatch defeat at the hands of victory.

“We cannot ignore the emotional state of the game, what is at stake. But it is still important to get our facts correct and the message correct to the players,” told the club’s media department. 

“We have a game to play. It will be 11 players on the field against a team that is fighting for their lives. We also need the points desperately, so we are planning to play the match, play the Pirates way: dominate the match, score goals, and create chances. 

“If we do what we have prepared to do, I am very positive that we will get the results,” he added.

Orbit ‘don’t park the bus!’ Bucs tipped to win PSL

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi has attributed the Soweto giants’ current high-pressure situation to their own shortcomings, which he has laid out.

“In football, pressure is an inherent aspect of the game. If players are unable to handle it, it becomes problematic. Playing for big teams such as Pirates, (Kaizer) Chiefs, and (Mamelodi) Sundowns naturally means you’re going to experience pressure,” he told KickOff.

“In this case, I believe Pirates created their own predicament by not capitalizing on their opportunity against Durban City, where a single goal would have been enough.

“They failed to do so, and now they must perform against Orbit College. The situation has then becomes more challenging. They put themselves in this position.

Kamogelo Sebelebele, Orlando Pirates - Image: Pirates
Kamogelo Sebelebele, Orlando Pirates – Image: Pirates

“But Orbit College is not a defensive team, as their philosophy does not include parking the bus. While Pirates are capable of beating them, it will not be an easy task.”

Nomvethe sounds warning to Bucs

Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has cautioned Bucs against employing the tactics they used in last weekend’s Betway Premiership showdown against Durban City when they face Orbit College FC on Saturday.

“It’s the last game, and there is nowhere to run away. They [Pirates] need three points. It’s a do-or-die match, and I believe they can make it,” Nomvethe told FARPost. 

“Pirates can come up with something from this match. Sundowns had an opportunity to win it a few weeks ago, but they lost points. So, it’s an advantage to Pirates as it is now.

“Nothing will motivate players more than seeing the finishing line. They can see the finishing line now and it makes them want it more.

“They did everything against Durban City. When you feel you are on the finishing line, you wanna go with 150kw. That was the problem against Durban City because everybody wanted to score, and they ended up missing those good chances.

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City - Image: Durban City
Orlando Pirates vs Durban City – Image: Durban City

“Nobody wanted to lose the game, and they even ended up not passing to those guys in good positions to score inside the box. That gave Durban City what they wanted which was to brag that they held Pirates. Durban City were not like that in other games this season.”

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