Orlando Pirates Summer Signing Reacts After Scoring First Brace for Soweto Giants

• Yanela Mbuthuma has reacted after scoring a brace in Orlando Pirates' 4-0 win over Lioli FC in the CAF Champions League
• The two goals were the South African striker's first brace for the Sea Robbers since joining them in the summer from Richards Bay
• The Buccaneers supporters also commented on the 23-year-old's two goals against the Lesotho side

Orlando Pirates summer signing Yanela Mbuthuma has credited his impressive goal-scoring performance to the intense work he’s been putting in during training to earn a place in the team.

The 23-year-old netted a second-half brace, adding to Tshepang Moremi’s double, as the Soweto giants cruised to a dominant 4-0 win, sealing a 7-0 aggregate victory in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round second leg at the Orlando Stadium.

Mbuthuma joined Pirates from Richards Bay in the summer alongside the likes of Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, and others.

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Appollis has been in good form since he joined the club, with Moremi also producing some delightful performances in the league and his brilliance in the MTN8 final, in which he was named the man of the match.

Mbuthuma reacts after scoring brace

Mbuthuma expressed his excitement at finally opening his goal account for the Soweto giants since joining the club.

The former Richards Bay striker confirmed that he would keep on working and pushing so he can improve even more.

“I’m overjoyed with the two goals I scored,” he told OP TV. “I’ve been working extremely hard in training and kept telling myself that once I get a chance to play, I’ll make it count and keep pushing. Today it all paid off, and I’m honestly so happy, I still can’t believe it.”

Here is what fans are saying about Mbuthuma's performance against Lioli FC in the CAF Champions League:

Nkuli Khumza said:

"He's just around good players. He has a lot to improve."

TheMax wrote:

"Great to see that hard work paying off! Reminds me of something Phillip_Knight_ always says about pushing through the tough days to get results."

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Mandisa Malevu shared:

"So happy for Yanela, he finally scored and did it in style. The team is also so happy for him😭😭😭😭"

Outegrand_ commented:

"I like what Mabasa did for Mbuthuma after the second goal. Pulled him away from the group and gave him his opportunity to busk in the glory of the fans. Beautiful"

Tebogo Molema added:

"You don't know how happy I am for Mbuthuma thank you GOD."

Orlando Pirates are now through to the next round of the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League and will face another strong opponent for a chance to qualify for the group phase.

Ouaddou reacts to Pirates' win over Lioli

Briefly News also reported that Abdeslam Ouaddou shared his thoughts on Orlando Pirates' win over Lioli FC in the CAF Champions League.

The Moroccan tactician led the Sea Robbers to a resounding 7-0 win on aggregate against the Lesotho side.

Source: Briefly News