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Orlando Pirates will be aiming to banish thoughts of a painful defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns when they host Marumo Gallants on Monday. Picture: Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates latest: Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids jobs on the line!

Orlando Pirates co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids’ jobs are on the line! The duo’s jobs are hanging on thin ice BUT there is one last chance!

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Orlando Pirates will be aiming to banish thoughts of a painful defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns when they host Marumo Gallants on Monday. Picture: Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids‘ jobs are on the line! The duo’s jobs are hanging on thin ice BUT there’s one last chance!

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According to recent reports, Pirates management are not pleased with Ncikazi and Davids and they could be replaced very soon.

This is because of the relationship between the coaches and their players with management struggling to discipline the wide array of egos and personalities in this side.

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As things stand, they could be replaced with names such as Benni McCarthy, Ruud Krol and Gavin Hunt coming up as potential replacements.

However, there is one opportunity they have that may save them…

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Ncikazi and Davids days numbered at Pirates?
Ncikazi and Davids days numbered at Pirates? image : BackPagePix

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PIRATES COACHES NCIKAZI AND DAVIDS JOBS ON THE LINE

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The DStv Premiership, Nedbank Cup and MTN8 failed, dismally to put it bluntly. Meaning, Ncikazi and Davids did not meet any expectations set on the by management in the league or domestic competitions. However, they are 90 minutes away from reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final.

Thus, achieving a historic run that the whole of South Africa is behind. After AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns were knocked out of the CAF Champions League, Pirates became the nations last chance of continental silverware.

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This may become the interim coaches saving grace. If they manage to win the tournament that is…

The Bucs secured a famous and historic 2-0 victory over Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya. They carry this two goal lead into the return leg at the Orlando Stadium this weekend on 15 May.

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Therefore, they are very likely to make the final and they could conquer Africa and be declared CAF Confederation Cup champions. If they achieve this feat they could set up a likely dream Super Cup against Pitso Mosimane’s, Al Ahly.

It seems that history, the trophy and their jobs will be on the line come the final, assuming they finish the job this weekend.

This is the mission at hand for Ncikazi and Davids if they are to save their positions as head coach at Pirates.

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