Orlando Pirates have travelled up the N1 to face the champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
LUCAS RIBEIRO ON MISSED PENALTY AGAINST ORLANDO PIRATES
Remember last season’s Nedbank Cup final? Ribeiro missed a crucial penalty before Relebohile Mofokeng snatched a late win for a 2-1 victory. “What happened last season with the penalty actually belongs to the past and it doesn’t affect me whatsoever. My focus is on the next game and I’m actually enjoying what the season is bringing and the penalty miss against Pirates doesn’t affect me,” said Ribeiro via Citizen.
“Whenever we play Pirates and Chiefs, when the stadium is full, I actually like to play those games because I believe I’m the type of a player who performs in front of such an audience. I’m super excited for the next game and there’s much to say but to be prepared and ready for the next game,” concluded the Brazilian.
AMAZULU WINGER TO SOWETO?
A new Orlando Pirates target has a touch, speed, and technique similar to that of the club’s legendary former winger, Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena.
The name Tshepang Moremi was initially linked with Kaizer Chiefs since last season before Amakhosi looked to Oswin Appollis and then later Glody Lilepo. According to Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates have taken the lead to sign Moremi after the 24-year-old’s two goals and two assists in 18 games so far this season. “As things stand now, we can say Pirates are in the forefront compared to Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs,” the source told the outlet. “They have inquired about his services and things could work out at the end of the season. It will all depend on talks and negotiations whenever they start as it’s still early to say much at the moment.
An additional insider said: “As I have said, it will all depend on the talks and negotiations but it could involve money and player exchange as well. The value of the player and what AmaZulu want from Pirates could also determine the whole deal at the end of the day.”
