South Africa: Orlando Pirates must become more ruthless if they are to usurp Mamelodi Sundowns

Last season Orlando Pirates were knocked out in the second preliminary round of the Caf Champions League after being vanquished by Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy. The former African champions’ failure to advance to the group phase of Africa’s premier club competition affected their confidence in the league, and they started slowly.

Three losses in their first 10 games would ultimately see the Buccaneers finish a record 23 points behind eventual South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns….