Orbit College head coach Pogiso Makhoye says he had to field at least eight youngsters from their DStv Diski Challenge team but is proud of their work during last night’s 1-0 loss to Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou immediately clarified that they still await the full extent of star player Relebohile Mofokeng’s injury, pending the medical team’s full assessment.
Orlando Pirates edged out newly-promoted Orbit College 1-0 on Tuesday night, securing back-to-back league victories and climbing to seventh place with six points from four matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso believes their MTN8 exit can be partly attributed to Orlando Pirates being sharper and further along in their preparations for the new season.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes that with time, he and his technical team can transform the Soweto giants into an even greater force.
Orlando Pirates booked their place in the MTN8 final after a penalty shootout victory against Mamelodi Sundowns following a 1-1 draw in the 2nd-leg of the last-four clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium.