Assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has provided insight into the Orlando Pirates camp as they prepare to take on TS Galaxy in a crucial Betway Premiership match on Tuesday.
Bucs will be aiming to continue their winning streak when they play guests to The Rockets at Mbombela Stadium in a game the home side are also out to win looking at their situation on the log.
Pirates have won all six of their opening fixtures in the DStv Premiership so far, but a quick turnaround time between the games may present a challenge for head coach Jose Riveiro and his troops.
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Speaking to the club's media ahead of the match, Ncikazi admitted that the preparations for the match had been 'challenging' due to the schedule.
"The preparations have been challenging based on the schedule. We could only do the regeneration and analysis. Nothing physical," Ncikazi said.
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Meanwhile, Galaxy will be searching for their first win of the campaign, having lost three of their opening four matches.
"We're playing against opponents who are competitive in their backyard. Our previous encounters against them have proven that. But we're at a stage where we're focusing on our performances and the results will be the ultimate outcome of our performance," he added.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30.