Peter Shalulile will have a chance to become the PSL all-time top goal scorer when Mamelodi Sundowns take on Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-final match billed for Tshwane on Saturday.
Shalulile scored his 129th goal in the PSL during a Betway Premiership match against Magesi FC in Seshego on Wednesday to equal the long-standing record held by Siyabonga Nomvethe.
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This was also the Namibian international's first goal in Sundowns colours this season after his failed move to Tunisia.
He was set to join Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis, but a move could not materialise.
The former Highlands Park man now looks settled well again at Chloorkop and will naturally be keen to break the PSL scoring record.
Head coach Migual Cardoso says it's important for his team to help the 31-year-old to receive his accolades in the PSL and continue scoring goals.
“Obviously, when players also achieve their own objective and mark the history, and we as a team help them to achieve those achievements, we are also proud and happy,” noted Cardoso.
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“As you also saw myself, (I) went to congratulate him and hugged him. It's important for Peter to help us to win matches basically. He and the teammates did a wonderful job today (against Magesi), very resilient because it was a difficult match.”
The Tshwane giants will be minus midfielder Themba Zwane against Bucs in the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday due to injury.
Both teams played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg last weekend.
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