Defender Tapelo Xoki says Orlando Pirates will not be underestimating last 16 opponent Hungry Lions and will benefit will taken lessons last season's encounter with Dondol Stars in the Nedbank Cup.
Defender Tapelo Xoki says Orlando Pirates will not be underestimating last 16 opponent Hungry Lions and will benefit will taken lessons last season's encounter with Dondol Stars in the Nedbank Cup . The Nedbank Cup defending champions kicked off the defence of their title with a 6-0 thrashing of SAFA division side Crystal Lake on Saturday.
Next up for Pirates is another lower division team in the form of Hungry Lions, who booked their seats in the last 16 with a 1-0 win against JDR Stars over the weekend. Speaking at the Nedbank Cup last 16 draw on Monday night, Pirates’ vice-captain Xoki insists that it would be a mistake to underestimate lower division teams. "Firstly, we are happy that we will play at home, that means we will have the backing from our supporters," the defender said. "We have that experience - Dondol Stars took us to penalties
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