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Morrison back in the game!

JOBURG – Morrison's brace pushes Orlando Pirates into Nedbank Cup last 16.

Fresh off a great trashing of Ajax Cape Town in the Nedbank Cup Last 32, Bernand Morrison is set to prove himself as a force to be reckoned with.

Bernard Morrison celebrates a goal with teammates during the Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu

The Orlando Pirates forward has gotten himself back on the radar of soccer lovers after his two-goal marvel saw Orlando Pirates proceed into the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

Bernard Morrison celebrates after scoring one of his two goals against Ajax Cape Town on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu

Morrison has not seen much game time in the first team as his services were mainly used in the club’s MultiChoice Diski Challenge team, however, his weekend performance will surely put make him a staple name in the top-flight league.

Morrison was named the man of the match against Ajax Cape Town. Photo: Orlando Pirates Twitter

With the growing buzz around Morrison, here are six noteworthy things about the Orlando Pirates forward:

  1. He has been with Orlando Pirates since the 1st of July 2016.
  2. His transfer fee to Orlando Pirates totalled a whopping R3 724 878, 60.
  3. He has made eight appearances for the Orlando Pirates first team and has scored 3 goals to date.
  4. His second goal celebration against Ajax Cape Town where he emulates a dog peeing was meant for ex-Bucs coach, Muhsin Ertugral.
  5. His brace against Ajax Cape Town got him the Man of the Match award.
  6. He can use both his feet allowing him to play right-wing, left-wing and centre-forward positions
Morrison’s celebration takes a shot at Ajax’s Muhsin Ertugral. Photo: Gallo Images

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