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Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says Mamelodi Sundowns know they are not coming to eSgodini for an easy match.
The Buccaneers skipper led them to the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup title in Jose Riveiro’s debut season, while they finished up runners-up in the league.
But with Sundowns winning six consecutive DStv Premiership titles, they are now considered the benchmark in South African football, and have started the season with six wins from six league matches.
Maela feels his side are on the right track to bridge the gap to Masandawana and says fireworks are expected between two attack-minded teams on Wednesday.
“It’s not secret they’ve had enormous success, they have done things right, their process is paying off for them, but look we know what we have to do to surpass that level,” Maela said ahead of the game.
“I think we are in that direction, we are heading in that way. Playing against them is always exciting. We know we are more than capable of beating anyone in this league, as much as we’re playing against a good team, a decent team.
“They also playing against a strong team, a confident team, a team that plays with aggression, fluidity, a team that is enjoyable to watch, I know you enjoy watching us guys.
“So it’s going to be an exciting game, I’m sure where they are, they know it’s not going to be easy. Definitely not at eSgodini, Orlando and it’s going to be a decent match.”
Seventh-placed Pirates trail the league leaders by 11 points, with two games in hand ahead of their league outing on Wednesday (19h30).
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