The Orlando Pirates soar as the Sundowns and Chiefs fall short.
Following Mamelodi Sundowns’ unexpected loss to Polokwane FC, Orlando Pirates supporters are now the only leaders in the PSL.
The Buccaneers’ successful 2002–03 season was the last time they won their first five games.
Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 setback to SuperSport United, one week after AmaKhosi put four past them to advance to the next round of the Telkom Cup, has added to the Sea Robbers’ joy.
Future schedule for the Orlando Pirates
Tomorrow is their third game in seven days, so Jose Riveiro’s team won’t have much time to comprehend the outcome.
Orlando Pirates vs. TS Galaxy, Tuesday, October 28, 19:30
Orlando Pirates vs. Richards Bay, Friday, Nov. 5, 19:30
Orlando Pirates vs. CR Belouizdad on Tuesday, November 26, TBD
In Soweto, something is simmering.
Riveiro told Independent Media, “I think the team is getting mature, we show, and the players show, they are really enjoying playing this season, and that makes everything much easier.”
Extend the article’s logo Read more “They are so focused on every game so far that you never hear them discussing the Champions League next month or the important games we have coming up. When you hear the players in the locker room and [training], it’s always about the next opponent.
