“There’s no physical preparation that one can engage the team with. Only analysis,” said Ncikazi,
Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has labbed their clash against Polokwane City as a “cup final”.
The Buccaneers, who trail log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by 15 points, will meet Rise and Shine in a Betway Premiership clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane this afternoon (kick-off) is at 3pm).
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Speaking ahead of this clash, Ncikazi said the Buccaneers are targeting maximum points against Polokwane.
“There’s no physical preparation that one can engage the team with. Only analysis,” said Ncikazi in a video posted by Pirates media.
“It’s another cup final for our team as usual and the only language that will be understood is three points
“That’s the language that we can promise and try and deliver to our team. It’s a blessing and a burden. Pirates are involved in every competition.
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“We must try and manage and try and compete in every competition that we’re involved in. That’s the nature of the team one works for.”
Meanwhile, Pirates will still be without their influential midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi, who is still recovering from his quad injury.
