Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates and Sinoxolo Kwayiba of Chippa United during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 game at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Wednesday. Photo: Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was full of praise for Siyabonga Ndlozi and Mbekezeli Mbokazi following the 1-0 win over Chippa United.
The two young defenders not only helped the Buccaneers win the game against the Chilli Boys, but they also helped the team keep a clean sheet.
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“They did a great job,” Riveiro told SuperSport TV after the game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Wednesday evening.
“Like I said many times, we have a lot of talent in the squad. When you see players on the bench or on the field, it’s because they’re ready. Two young boys, 19…20-year-olds.
“It’s their first time (starting) in the PSL in an important game for the team and I think what they delivered tonight on the field it’s something to give a lot of value and we’re happy as a club.”
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Following their victory against Chippa, Pirates will change their focus to Saturday’s Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash against SuperSport United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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