ORLANDO Pirates remain confident of getting a convincing win against Zambian kings Zanaco in the African Champions League at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka tomorrow despite resting their ever reliable defender and occasional scorer Siyabonga Sangweni.
At the same time, veteran striker Benni McCarthy and reserve goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs are also available for selection after they were given the green light by Pirates' medical team to start playing competitive soccer again after recovering from injuries.
Sangweni, who brought stability to their defence in the goalless draw against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby last weekend, was not part of the team that arrived in Lusaka yesterday.
Prior to the Soweto derby, Pirates' defence had been leaking as Sangweni was still injured, resulting in the club conceding eight goals in three games - 4-1 to Maluti FET College, 3-2 to Moroka Swallows and a 1-1 draw with Bloemfontein Celtic.
"Siyabonga has played many games for Pirates and Bafana Bafana. We just felt he needed some rest after the injury," said joint assistant coach Teboho Moloi.
"I was in Swaziland to watch Zanaco play against Mbabane Swallows two weeks ago. They are a very good side with our former player Davies Mwape serving as their chief striker. We did our homework and are in Zambia to win to make South Africa proud. We want to go all the way to the final and win the tournament again to restore the pride of Pirates on the continent," said Moloi.
Pirates confident of win in Champions League match
ORLANDO Pirates remain confident of getting a convincing win against Zambian kings Zanaco in the African Champions League at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka tomorrow despite resting their ever reliable defender and occasional scorer Siyabonga Sangweni.
At the same time, veteran striker Benni McCarthy and reserve goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs are also available for selection after they were given the green light by Pirates' medical team to start playing competitive soccer again after recovering from injuries.
Sangweni, who brought stability to their defence in the goalless draw against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby last weekend, was not part of the team that arrived in Lusaka yesterday.
Prior to the Soweto derby, Pirates' defence had been leaking as Sangweni was still injured, resulting in the club conceding eight goals in three games - 4-1 to Maluti FET College, 3-2 to Moroka Swallows and a 1-1 draw with Bloemfontein Celtic.
"Siyabonga has played many games for Pirates and Bafana Bafana. We just felt he needed some rest after the injury," said joint assistant coach Teboho Moloi.
"I was in Swaziland to watch Zanaco play against Mbabane Swallows two weeks ago. They are a very good side with our former player Davies Mwape serving as their chief striker. We did our homework and are in Zambia to win to make South Africa proud. We want to go all the way to the final and win the tournament again to restore the pride of Pirates on the continent," said Moloi.
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