Orlando Pirates

Kermit Erasmus of Orlando Pirates exchange words with Rhulani Mokwena, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates had ZERO chances! – Rhulani Mokwena

Rhulani Mokwena is adamant his side didn’t deserve to lose against Orlando Pirates who failed to create a single chance against them

Orlando Pirates

Kermit Erasmus of Orlando Pirates exchange words with Rhulani Mokwena, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena believes Orlando Pirates failed to create any chances against his side in their MTN8 final clash.

The Buccaneers won back-to-back MTN8 titles on Saturday night after dramatically defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.

The MTN8 title, is the third cup title triumph for Jose Riveiro since joining the club at the beginning of last season.

Mokwena’s side came close to scoring on a handful of occasions, however the mentor believes the same can’t be said about the Buccaneers!

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Orlando Pirates created ZERO chances – Mokwena

“We should have won it, so many chances on our side. Zero chances for Pirates over 120 minutes, so let’s congratulate the winners Orlando Pirates, congratulations and congratulations to my players, they gave it their all.” Mokwena told SuperSport TV.

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In other news, Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has heaped praise on Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena.

Mokwena’s side have successfully qualified for yet another CAF Champions League group stage round.

Mokwena’s side are also running away with the DStv Premiership title, after an incredible 100% start to the campaign with eight wins in as many matches.

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“I think the difference with him is [that] he’s passionate about football, he’s passionate about coaching.” the Orlando Pirates icon said as quoted by SABC SPORT.

“He works so hard, I think he works 24 hours that guy, I don’t think he sleeps. I don’t think he’s got a bed, I think his bed is a laptop. He just wants to look at football, new tactics, and blah, blah, blah. You can see the signs of hard work.

“I think at Sundowns they gave him the platform, I think other teams didn’t give him the platform – they didn’t understand, they wanted the success now.”

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