Happy Jele reveals biggest problem at Orlando Pirates

Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates have been blowing hot-and-cold this season.

Despite lifting the MTN8 title already, the Buccaneers who were expected to challenge for league honours, have found the going tough in the DStv Premiership.

Jose Riveiro’s side sit fifth position on the log standings with just 25 points from 16 matches.

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has opened up on the biggest issue the Buccaneers have faced this season. Take a look at what the club legend had to say below.

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Orlando Pirates need to find consistency – Jele

“I think so far so good. They have been playing so well, but the only that they need to work on is being more consistent. That’s all that’s needed,” Jele told FARPost.

“I’m hoping that when the league resumes, they are going to continue the way they started off the season, but just need to be consistent… What’s missing at Pirates is consistency.”

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In other news, Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Manqoba Mngqithi was left highly impressed with Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis.

Appollis made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in South Africa’s penalty shootout victory over DR Congo in the bronze medal match.

The Polokwane City midfielder was introduced in the 58th minute and certainly left his mark on the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns mentor.

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“Second half I think we made some very intelligent substitutions. The Monare change was a big one, the Appollis change was a big one,” Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said, as quoted as IdiskiTimes.

“For me, this boy is one for the future. This Appollis, I believe he could’ve done so much more for us had he had more opportunities at this tournament.

“He could’ve even had an assist in this match. It would’ve been nice to see [Jayden] Adams in this match, because I do believe that learning would’ve helped.”

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