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Makhaula Urges Pirates Strong Start To Catch Sundowns

  • July 22, 2024
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Makhaula Urges Pirates Strong Start To Catch Sundowns

Orlando Pirates stalwart Makhehlene Makhaula believes a strong start to the season could be the key to challenging Mamelodi Sundowns for the league title.

The Buccaneers have finished as runners-up in the past two seasons, demonstrating strong end-of-season form on both occasions. However, their inability to maintain this momentum at the start of campaigns has hindered their title aspirations, allowing Sundowns to establish significant leads.

Last season, Sundowns went virtually unbeaten, with only a late-season loss to Cape Town City marring their dominance. Pirates’ last league triumph dates back to the 2011/12 season, a significant drought for a club of their stature.

“If we can replicate our strong end-of-season form from the last seven games, and build on that momentum by winning ten matches at the start of the new season, we can challenge for the title,” Makhaula said during the kit launch on Monday.

“It’s not just about beating Sundowns or Kaizer Chiefs; we need to overcome every opponent, as smaller teams often rise to the occasion against us. Consistency is key.”

Despite their league struggles, Pirates have enjoyed recent success in cup competitions, defeating Sundowns in both the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup finals last season.

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