Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns at the Orlando Stadium this afternoon in a DStv Premiership match.
The Brazilians are far ahead in the log standings and in complete command of their league title defence.
Rhulani Mokwena’s team is 24 points ahead of Jose Riveiro’s team, which is fourth on the log standings.
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In the last eight clashes, the Buccaneers have only won once. Mamelodi Sundowns have won six of the previous eight clashes, with one match ending in a rare draw.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro declined to comment on Lorch’s availability for this afternoon’s game.
While that statement intrigued Bucs fans’ interest in the impending return of talisman Lorch, Jose Riveiro refused to comment on Lorch’s availability for today’s game.
“I don’t know who going to be available on the next game so far. It’s something that we will know on Saturday just before the game. Who is available or not. I’m not going to talk about that,” – the Orlando Pirates coach told SoccerLaduma.
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“We live in a competitive environment. Not only when we go to matches, people need to understand that.” the Orlando Pirates head coach said as quoted by IOL.
“The players come every morning hungry to train well, express themselves on the field and prepare to understand the needs of the week and game.
“Being a coach is not that easy by just selecting the best players. You have to select the ones that you consider the best one to win a game.”
