'It's a favourable draw for us because we're playing at home,' said Shandu.
Bandile Shandu of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup launch and draw at The Galleria, Sandton in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Picture: Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePixThe Buccaneers were pitted against Magesi FC in the last-16 draw that took place in Sandton on Tuesday.
Shandu, who has recently recovered from a long-term injury, has admitted that it has been hard for him to watch the team achieve success from the stands but adds that he is grateful for the support he has been getting from the club and teammates. “It’s been tough physically and mentally but the support that I have from the Orlando Pirates management, the technical team, medical staff, and my teammates as well has made the journey a bit easy.
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