There is a serious debate on social media where Orlando Pirates fans are gushing about their 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday night, suggesting they will be the champions.
The Soweto giants are now sitting at the summit of the DStv Premiership standings, leading the reigning league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns by one point.
As coach Jose Riveriro’s men downed a gutsy Gallants at Orlando Stadium, the Ghost family is confident they will remain at the top and eventually dethrone the Brazilians as league title holders.
Pirates netted through Paseka Mako’s early goal and some of the fans are raving about striker Zakhele Lepasa while also sharing messages to the injured duo, Thapelo Xoki and Nkosinathi Sibisi, who collided on the pitch.
In his post-match assessment, Riveiro was not impressed and that is in direct contrast with the sentiments shared by the 12th man.
“We knew the capacity of Marumo to hold the ball, to keep the possession, we couldn’t today, that’s a fact,” Riveiro told SuperSport TV.
“We couldn’t dominate the game through possession, it’s a lot of events, recently a lot of games, it’s difficult to keep the same level in every game.
“Today it was impossible, just be better defending as we were doing in the recent games, be solid even though they have the possession.”
Aphiwe Phike said:
“Wish Sibisi and Xoki speed recovery, we want them over the weekend.”
Sam Fikela wrote:
“Uyindoda Zakhele Lepasa, Orlando Pirates this poi will bring happiness,”
Gcwanini said:
“Top of the log feels comfortable yaz, just need to add some elements but we can get used to this.”
Scelo Gumbi said:
“There’s only one football club in the PSL!! It is Pirates.”
Anga Junior commented:
“Not an easy win, Gallants outplayed us but as I said Mako is way better than Hotto. Thank you boys for the win, Lepasa must also start in the next game.”
Looking at their next fixture, the Buccaneers will visit Royal AM for their MTN8 fixture scheduled to get underway at Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday evening.
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