Orlando Pirates will look to get back to winning ways and move back to the top of the Betway Premiership clash against TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.
The Buccaneers slipped to second on the league table this week after Mamelodi Sundowns capitalized on Bucs draw against Siwelele to reclaim top spot.
Meanwhile, the Rockets lie in ninth position on the log, having failed to win any of their last six Betway Premiership encounters, a run that includes five consecutive defeats.
Both sides league aspirations have arguably been affected by losing key players Mbekezeli Mbokazi [Pirates] and Puso Dithejane to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire during the January transfer window.
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“It can be tricky [playing cup and league matches], yes,” said TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic to The Citizen.
“We could not take the cup games lightly, especially against Marumo Gallants and Sundowns, and also in the other matches. Those games take energy, not only physically but also mentally,”
AmaBhakaniya head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has stated that he wants his team to “fight until the end.” in the Betway Premiership title race, urging his side to be more clinical in front of goal.
Kick-off for the clash is at 15h30.