Former Orlando Pirates star Lebohang Mokoena knows what his former side needs to do to get a win against Kaizer Chiefs
Cheeseboy has some advice for Orlando Pirates
Former Orlando Pirates winger Lebohang Mokoena, affectionately known as Cheeseboy, has shed some light on what his former side needs to do to claim three points in the Soweto Derby.
“I think it’s going to be a challenge, but they need to get over that defeat as soon as possible because they still have the league and Nedbank Cup titles to play for.
“I think the psychological aspect is very important. They just need to get over this loss and refocus on the remaining matches,” said the former midfielder.
“The derby is just going to make up for everything because at the end of the day, the Orlando Pirates fans don’t want to see their team lose against Kaizer Chiefs.
“Every game is going to be important, not just the derby, but I think the derby will be a great gesture to the fans,” explained Mokoena.
Riveiro’s legacy remains untainted
Although Jose Riveiro will leave the club after failing to secure a second Caf Champions League star, Mokoena feels his legacy at the club is cemented. The Sea Robbers’ Betway Premiership title challenge also looks to be in tatters after their 0-1 defeat to Sekhukhune. The result leaves them 12 points adrift of leaders Sundowns with two games in hand.
Key defender Nkosinathi Sibisi will miss the clash with Chiefs after his red card against Babina Noko. It’s been a bad week for the Sea Robbers, who also tumbled out of the Caf Champions League at the semi-final stage.
Predicted Orlando Pirates XI vs Kaizer Chiefs
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Xoki, Mbokazi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
We could see Patrick Maswanganyi return to the XI, allowing manager Riveiro to revert to a back four. Tapelo Xoki should deputise for the suspended Sibisi. Elsewhere, Tshegofatso Mabasa is often the first-choice attacker in domestic league outings.
Fixture details
These sworn Soweto Derby rivals meet in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. They meet again the following Saturday, 10 May in the Nedbank Cup final. That match also kicks off at 15:00. It’s crunch time!
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