‘Pirates can’t win PSL, let fringe players play! Hopefully, the announcement hasn’t killed team’s morale’

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Orlando Pirates continue their Premier Soccer League journey this weekend when they play Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

It is a massive game for the Soweto giants, who are aware that they can't drop any points if they are to keep alive their hope of beating the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns to the crown.

Have a look at what the fans said ahead of the tough game that will be played on Saturday from 15.00 hours.

‘We are not going to win the league’

Siyabonga Ndlozi Orlando Pirates

Let's win all our remaining games in honor of Jose ‘Spanish Guitar' Riveiro; let's do it for him. He deserves to exit the team with a bang –  Peace Kagiso Peace

Hopefully, we can finish the season on a high and give coach Jose the goodbye he deserves. The guy served us well with distinction –  Khomotso Mischievouskid Hlongwane 

The coach must give Ndlondlo a chance to play that number 10 role. These days Kabelo Dlamini is not doing well – Nduduzo Nsibande 

We're not going to win the league, so let's focus on something that we can win and use our fringe players on this one. Save the best for the Champions League on Wednesday – Nhlonipho Nxumalo

It's going to be a very tough game; we are going to face a well-rested team, whilst we had a very difficult game away in Algiers. Most probably, the other guys will be given a chance, and I hope they will deliver – Pheello Motlokoa

‘Polokwane just score and play a low block!’

Njabulo Blom and Oswin Appollis Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane
Image – Kaizer Chiefs

Jose Reviero goes without a Premier Soccer League title, Mamelodi Sundowns are very cruel – Jseelo Jseelo 

Another day for Orlando Pirates to put a smile on our faces after the heartbreaking news we received about Riveiro. Good luck to the technical team and players – Kgadi Ya Dinoko

We know we are behind with games, but this one is just a disturbance for our journey to the Caf semifinal. Fatigue and injuries are possible. Worse still, the game it is at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium – Khotso Motsilili 

Polokwane City just score and play a low block; that stadium is too small, so play a low block and play a counterattack – Breezy Toy

Hopefully, the announcement hasn't killed team morale and their spirits.. I still believe it was irresponsible to make the announcement now – Nrambo Dludlu 

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