Orlando Pirates swatted Golden Arrows aside to keep themselves firmly in the Betway Premiership title race. They’ve also boosted their goal difference.
Orlando Pirates demolish Golden Arrows
Orlando Pirates duo Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis both bagged braces, helping the Buccaneers to a 5-0 win over Golden Arrows. The Sea Robbers stay in touch at the summit of the league, two points adrift of Sundowns with seven matches to play.
Pirates fixtures for the remainder of the season
- Friday, 10 April vs Richards Bay, Richards Bay Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Sunday, 26 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
- Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
Bafana boss Broos backs Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng in a central role
Hugo Broos believes Relebohile Mofokeng’s best position is behind the striker as a number 10, rather than as a wide attacker.
“He is not a winger, but I will see now if he can satisfy us in that position,” said Broos.
“For me, he will not play anymore on the wing because I don’t think he is a winger. He doesn’t have the qualities to be a winger, but he can be a good number 10,” Broos said.
“With his intelligence and qualities, he can help the team a lot. It’s up to him now; I will give him a chance, and we will see what happens.”
