Kaizer Chiefs Legend Declares Orlando Pirates As Best Team in Premier Soccer League
- Kaizer Chiefs icon Mandla Masango hailed Orlando Pirates after their strong start in the Premier Soccer League this season
- The former South African international has named the Sea Robbers as the best team in the league
- PSL fans aired their opinions concerning Masango's decision to name the Buccaneers the best team this season
Kaizer Chiefs legend Mandla Masango has praised Orlando Pirates, describing them as the best team in the Premier Soccer League at the moment.
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Masango highlighted the Buccaneers’ impressive form, noting that they have suffered just one defeat in their last 18 matches, winning 15, and recently secured a spot in the Carling Knockout Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Richards Bay on Saturday.
The Soweto giants have already lifted the MTN8 trophy this season, and their consistent performances across competitions have further cemented their status as the league’s most formidable side.
He attributed much of Pirates’ success to their transfer strategy in the off-season, during which 11 new players joined the squad. The addition of fresh talent to the team has energised the team at Orlando Stadium, providing head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with a wealth of options.
According to Masango, the competition for places has become so intense that even standout performers from last season are finding it difficult to secure a spot in the starting lineup, reflecting the overall depth and quality that now defines Orlando Pirates.
The only setback for the Sea Robbers this campaign so far is their early exit from the CAF Champions League, a competition their off-season recruitment aimed to help them win after reaching the semi-finals last year. The Buccaneers crashed out of the tournament in the second preliminary round against the Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo last month.
Masango names Pirates best team in SA
Mamelodi Sundowns have won the last eight Betway Premierships and have one of the best squads in Africa, but Masango insists on Pirates being the best side in the country.
He highlighted both the talent and depth in the squad, explaining that the team’s performance remains strong regardless of which players are on the pitch.
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The former South African international noted that last season, Pirates lacked sufficient depth, which made injuries more problematic, but the current squad is well-balanced.
Here is what fans are saying about Masango’s opinion on Pirates being the best team in South Africa.
Collins Colie said:
"Leave Pirates alone and focus on fixing Lamthuthu."
Musiiwa Oscar wrote:
"Sundowns is causing this man not to think straight."
Mufunziwa Wawe shared:
"Ndah injury and Sesane play a huge role in the downfall of the team, and we are forced to promote Mbokazi straight to the lineup."
Ernest Dube commented:
"How can it be better than last season when knocked out of the Champions League before the group stages?"
Thabisto Waka reacted:
"Lapho, they aren't even playing CAF football anymore 😭😭🚮🚮🚮Masango was the worst we had as South Africans, now sizozwa ngaye?? 🤷🏾"
Real_RIvolution added:
"Based on what? Pirates have won only one trophy this season and are number 2. We all know how they won that trophy. We all saw what happened yesterday with the quality of refereeing."
Pirates dominate Bafana's latest squad
Briefly News also reported that Orlando Pirates dominate the Bafana Bafana squad that will face Zambia in their next match during the international break.
Hugo Broos trimmed the preliminary squad from 43-man to a 23-man list, as they battle against the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations champions.
Source: Briefly News
