Mokwena responds to Erasmus about Pirates fans

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena faces his former club Orlando Pirates in Durban today, and has a message for the Bucs faithful.

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MTN8 FINAL: ORLANDO PIRATES VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

As confirmed by the PSL and the Wafa Wafa organisers, the much exciting final is set for the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00.

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Speaking ahead of the game, Sundowns coach Mokwena was asked to comments on Kermit Erasmus claims that Pirates fans will take 90% of the stadium stands.

“There’s a way I can answer that question honestly, the problem is that if I’m honest you will twist my words – the media in general, it’s true, I try not to say things, my answer to your questions is direct,” Mokwena said as quoted by iDiskiTimes.

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“I don’t want to leave the door open. There are two ways to this situation, it’s good for Pirates, I hope, I honestly hope 80%, maybe even 90% Pirates supporters because I know what happens. I’ve been at Pirates, I know what happens. So no comment on that.

“I hope it is like that, to be honest. I think we played our best games in Wydad, in Algeria against Belouizdad, they were whistling and trying to make it uncomfortable for us – in Al Ahly the flared and smoke and things – they tried to make it difficult for us.

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“Our team responded, even at Orlando Stadium twice… this season they tried to make it difficult for us and I’ve seen this team respond, so I don’t think this plays too much of a factor to our approach of the game,” Mokwena added.

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