Assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi did not mince his words when he detailed what Orlando Pirates will have to do when they take on Marumo Gallants on Tuesday evening, on the back of a defeat to Sekhukhune United.
The Buccaneers are still reeling from their 1-0 defeat to Babina Noko at Orlando Stadium on Saturday in their opening match of the 25/26 Betway Premiership season.
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However, their chance at redemption comes as early as Tuesday evening, where they will be guests to Gallants at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Speaking to the club's media team ahead of the match, Ncikazi set a clear mandate.
"We just have to get points in the next match," Ncikazi said via the club's media department.
"There is no explanation. We just have to go there and get a win, three points, get on track, and then we start the season the way we wanted.
"I know Marumo, after the win, they will be very motivated, but Pirates must get points."
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"Sometimes the wake-up call is what happened to us; it was not the plan, but it has happened, and we cannot change that. What becomes important is the lesson from what happened, which I think the technical team, the players and everyone at the club is aware of.
"The only result that will make sense is just three points away from home."
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30.
