Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa – Photo: Facebook – Lorenz Kohler
VIDEO: Orlando Pirates star uses Ronaldo’s SIUUU celebration!
Orlando Pirates star Zakhele Lepasa replicated Cristiano Ronaldo’s epic SIUUU celebration after scoring at the Orlando Stadium
Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa – Photo: Facebook – Lorenz Kohler
Orlando Pirates began their MTN8 title defence on Saturday evening when they hosted Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Stadium.
It took the Buccaneers just 21 minutes to open the scoring thanks to red-hot striker Zakhele Lepasa!
Lepasa was perfectly placed to finish Patrick Maswanganyi’s cut-back from close range.
Lepasa’s epic celebration got the crowd going at the Orlando Stadium! Take a look at his SIUU celebration below. Follow the rest of the match here.
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Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Starting Lineups
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Xoki, Sibisi, Monyane, Mako, Monare, Ndlondlo, Saleng, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Lepasa.
Subs: Ofori, Mthethwa, Eva Nga, Shandu, Maela, Makhaula, Otladisa, Makaringe, Hotto.
Sekhukhune United XI: Sangare, Mobbie, Ntiya-Ntiya, Cardoso, Gyimah, Mokotjo, Mokwana, Webber, Bwalya, Mbokoma, Ohizu.
Subs: Leaner, Mkhabela, Mabotja, Tshibwabwa, Mahlangu, Vilakazi, Thutlwa, Mosadi, Masina.
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We are the Champions – Jose
“Pressure, pressure, pressure… everywhere. No… Responsibility, opportunity and excitement, maybe those are the words to define our mindset now.” Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro told reporters.
“We are thinking about the responsibility and privilege to defend the title. I would really like to have this pressure and privilege that every time we start the tournament. We are the champions.”
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Orlando Pirates are a dangerous team
“Irrespective of what happened in the first game, they showed what they can do against Royal AM at home. So it is a very dangerous and good team we are facing.” Brandon Truter said as quoted by SowetanLive.
“We are very flexible when it comes to challenges, we’ve analysed them and hopefully, we will get it right, but as good as they are they have conceded three goals in three games, so hopefully, it is something we can capitalise on.”
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