Orlando Pirates Will Have To Be Mentally Prepared To Beat Cape Town City
- Soweto club Orlando Pirates will need to assess their performance and be mentally strong to overcome Cape Town City in the MTN8 second leg, said coach José Riveiro
- The Spanish coach said the club has had little time to prepare for the match on Saturday, 31 August 2024, but was confident they will be ready for the match
- Local football fans backed Pirates on social media as they believe they will be too strong for the Cape Town club
Despite the short preparation time, coach José Riveiro said Orlando Pirates will be ready to face Cape Town City in the MTN8 semi-final second leg.
Riveiro said Pirates must be mentally prepared for the match on Saturday, 31 August 2024, after their 1-1 draw in the first on Wednesday, 28 August.
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During the first leg, new senior goalkeeper Sipho Chaine impressed between the poles, and Riveiro said the team would assess their performance to improve.
Orlando Pirates will be ready, said José Riveiro
Watch Riveiro speak about Pirates' preparations in the video below:
According to DiskiFans, Riveiro said the Soweto side had a short time to prepare for the match, but he backed his players to impress.
Riverio said:
“Trying to analyse the game and understand better what happened on Wednesday. Mentally trying to get ready with a little bit more than 24 hours to kick-off, tomorrow we will be fine.”
Fans back Pirates
Local football fans backed Pirates to beat City on social media as they believe the team is filled with quality, as shown by defender Thabiso Sesane in the first leg.
Thembani Mzawuziwa Matomela backs Pirates:
“The problem is that you are all overrating Cape Town City. Do you think City can just come and walk over Orlando Pirates at home with all that support? Nothing will beat Jose in the second leg.”
Serame Mathibela is not concerned:
“No stress. Straight home win for Bucs, but score two quick goals first.”
Ted Tman Mahlale says Pirates will win:
“The only thing that will stop Pirates is weather and lighting.”
Khashane Desmond Trevor Matlou made a prediction:
“We will win on penalties, another draw.”
Tbt Bernard Motlatsi is a fan of Riveiro:
“The Spanish Guitar will win this one.”
English clubs are interested in Thalente Mbatha
As Briefly News reported, Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha has attracted interest from English clubs after impressive displays in Mzansi.
The 24-year-old star has quickly become a fan favourite at the Soweto club, and according to reports, Pirates are waiting for a formal bid from an unnamed English side for his services.
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