Today’s Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at the title permutations and Sundowns boss Miguel Cardoso’s fixture complaints.
Cardoso says PSL ‘rolled out the red carpet’ for Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has lamented his side’s congested fixture schedule. The Portuguese boss feels as though this will contribute to the Sea Robbers sealing their first league crown in 14 years.
“I know people say excuses, excuses, but I invite anyone to really look at the calendar that these boys [Sundowns players] have been involved in in the last 21 days. We were not beaten by whoever, but by the calendar.” Cardoso said after his side lost 3-2 at TS Galaxy on Wednesday evening.
Title permutations as Orlando Pirates close in on glory
After Sundowns fell to a 3-2 defeat at TS Galaxy on Wednesday, Orlando Pirates can smell their first Betway Premiership title in 14 years. The Brazilians finish the campaign on 68 points, while Pirates sit on 65 points with two games to play. Four more points from their remaining fixtures would guarantee a first league crown since 2012. Even three points might be enough, provided Pirates don’t lose by more than seven goals in the other fixture. They currently sit on a goal difference of +44, while Sundowns’ is +36. The Buccaneers won’t be entertaining the idea of a heavy defeat; their three league losses this term have all come by a single goal. Next up for the Sea Robbers is a home clash with Durban City. We could see a swansong for midfield veteran Makhehlene Makhaula in the coming weeks.
