Manqoba Mngqithi has reiterated that Orlando Pirates are the team that’s going to give Mamelodi Sundowns a run for their money this season.
And that stems from Pirates’ perfect start to the league season as they have won all their four league games to date.
Sundowns have also won four matches, and the two sides are only separated by goal difference.
The Brazilians are top of the log with 10 goals scored while the Buccaneers are second having scored eight goals.
Now, while Mngqithi admitted that Pirates are a good team, the Sundowns coach said he hopes they have enough depth.
And for Mngqithi, it is depth that carries a team to be able to juggle both the CAF Champions League group stage and the league.
Pirates are in Group A alongside Egyptian giants Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad from Algeria and Stade d’Abidjan of the Ivory Coast.
Mngqithi believes that is where the separation of this early title race between Sundowns and Pirates will take place.
Interestingly, according to OptaJabu, this is the first time in PSL history that more than one team has won their opening four league games.
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“I said it from the beginning in the launch that for me, Pirates are the team that’s going to be really pushing us,” Mngqithi told reporters.
“I hope and pray they do have the depth to carry themselves during the CAF Champions League group stage and the league because I think that’s where the separation will take place.
“But I do believe they are a very good team.”
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