As Orlando Pirates chase a rare quadruple, their supporters are filled with excitement following Royal AM's recent troubles.
Orlando Pirates players Makhehleni Makhaula, Deano van Rooyen and Relebohile Mofokeng are a big part of the history-chasing side. | ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent MediaORLANDO Pirates are riding a high wave at the moment, and with the Royal AM shenanigans opening a shot at a rare quadruple, their supporters are rubbing their hands in anticipation of their greatest season.
As of their last outing, the Nedbank Cup semi-final win over Marumo Gallants on Sunday, Pirates have played 41 games – 20 in the Premiership, 12 in the CAF Champions League, four in the MTN8, another four in the Nedbank Cup and one in the Carling Knockout Cup. It is still a long shot, but should Premiership log leaders Sundowns lose the three points gained against Royal AM, the gap between them and Pirates will be minimised to nine – leaving the league title to go either way, provided the Buccaneers win all their remaining games.
One player, although not from the Pirates bloodline, who has been in almost a similar situation is Siyanda Zwane, who won the Premiership and Champions League with Sundowns in 2016 before playing in the Fifa Club World Cup the same year.“Nothing beats resting and eating well for the players. The conditioning people will obviously give players resting and diet plans to follow. As a player, you will have to follow that plan and be strict with yourself,” said Zwane, who hails from Pietermaritzburg.
Season Supporters Caf Champions League Premier Soccer League Orlando Pirates Royal Am Siyanda Zwane Pyramids Fc Sundowns Nedbank Cup Mtn8 Marumo Gallants Carling Knockout Cup Fifa Club World Cup Egypt Kwazulu-Natal Pirates Premiership European Supersport United Fnb Stadium Cairo Pietermaritzburg
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