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HUNGRY: Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi in an open bus during a parade of their Premiership trophy at Maponya Mall in Soweto. PHOTO: VELI NHLAPO

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Captain Lucky Lekgwathi is adamant Pirates are back to winning ways after defeating University of Pretoria 3-1 in the Absa Premiership in Tshwane last time out.

"This is a big year in the history of Pirates. Our club is celebrating 75 years and we want it to be a memorable one," he said.

"Our supporters are used to celebrating treble successes in the past two seasons. It's a trend we want to maintain, but it won't be an easy task.

"We will have to work hard to win our third successive treble because all the other clubs have reinforced with quality players."

On Saturday's Telkom Knockout quarterfinal against Black Leopards at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane at 6pm, Lekgwathi said: "Leopards are doing well this season. They have lost only one match (to Kaizer Chiefs) out of seven in the league. We expect a big fight but want to start the defence of our title with a win."

This will be the second successive season that Pirates meet Leopards in the first round of this tournament.

Last season, Pirates beat Lidoda Duvha 2-1 through goals by Benni McCarthy and Rudolf Bester.

"We are not only targeting the treble but also want to reclaim the African Champions League," said Lekgwathi.

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Oct 17, 2012

McLoving

Well,do the talking on the pitch and stop winning the games on the newspaper.All the way boys..Good luck
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Oct 17, 2012

Mygirl

My captain my captain ...... Yes u can do it for Mabhakaniya, 100% sure we will RECLAIM THE LEAGUE
that is the fact.

UP THE BUCS


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Oct 17, 2012

dmstephen

hela ha le ka tsenya mark manyambela assomblief
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Oct 17, 2012

kgakwi

Mygirl
My captain my captain ...... Yes u can do it for Mabhakaniya, 100% sure we will RECLAIM THE LEAGUE
that is the fact.

UP THE BUCS
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@DTC Mygirl

The captain never dissapoint us"THE SUPPORTERS" The boys r going to make us happy as ussual.

UP THE SEA ROBERS
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Oct 17, 2012

svavava

BUCS FOR LIFE
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Oct 17, 2012

Vic-by-force

Pirates should not be deceived by their win against Tuks. This is Black Leopards. Its the end of their dreams of a treble.
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Oct 17, 2012

Mgaraji

Hlangana mathambo.
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Oct 17, 2012

jerico

Captain Lucky Lekgwathi is adamant Pirates are back to winning ways after defeating University of Pretoria 3-1 in the Absa Premiership in Tshwane last time out.

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hawu a win over TUKS means that they are back to their winning ways, Lekgwathi is just his running and Sowetan runs his ink.

khosi4life till the the bucs feel ashamed for the fact that they are less rich in history comapared to us.
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Oct 17, 2012

PHUMA_LANGA_SIKOTHE

yebooo Kapteni wami, in you we trust. We have to preserve our "Treble Treble & Treble"
culture and tradition.
Even in troubled waters, just keep that ship sailing smoothly once & always!
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Oct 17, 2012

Dieheart

Morning all the DTCs!

I personally only prefer the ABSA League Championship and the African Champoins League. That is where we should channel our energies. The remaining two cups can be shared by other teams. We are not really under presssure to proof anything to anybody except winning the two most prestigious league championship crowns!
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