Pule fires Orland Pirates past Maritzburg United
A brace from Vincent Pule guided Orlando Pirates to a 2-0 win over Maritzburg United on Sunday evening.
A brace from Vincent Pule guided Orlando Pirates to a 2-0 win over Maritzburg United on Sunday evening.
Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer admitted that Mamelodi Sundowns were the better side following their Nedbank Cup quarter-final match on Thursday evening. View the German’s post-match thoughts here.
Catch up with the post-match views of Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi and star man Themba Zwane following their comprehensive 4-1 win over Orlando Pirates in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns underlined their dominance of South African football as they easily dispatched of Orlando Pirates in their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal beating the Buccaneers 4-1 to seal a last four berth.
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after cruising to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Orlando Pirates at Loftus Stadium on Thursday evening. (more…)
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says it is clear that Orlando Pirates will head into Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash as the fresher of the two teams with possibly a huge advantage.
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has praised the positive influence of Deon Hotto, saying that since he was moved into central- forward position he is always involved when they score.
Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says that while his side will come up against one of the continent’s best teams in Mamelodi Sundowns in Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final, they are also a big side and won’t make it easy for the Brazilians.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango admits that while they are braced for an interesting encounter with Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, his side are used to dealing with the pressure of big games with trophies on the line.
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Isaac Chansa has been named as the new head coach of Zambian outfit City of Lusaka. (more…)