Makhehlene Makhaula has outlined Orlando Pirates' tactical play that involved Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota during the side's 2-1 win over AmaZulu FC last Friday, which saw the latter bag a brace and the Man of the Match award.
The result at Orlando Stadium means Pirates have secured five wins from their five league matches played so far.
Academy graduate Nkota struck on either half and could have nearly got a hat-trick were it not for some desperate saves from goalkeeper Richard Ofori.
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Both goals were assisted by fellow graduate, Mofokeng.
Midfield man Makhaula has revealed how head coach Jose Riveiro had instructed the team to utilise the two youngsters.
"The preparation [went well], we knew what to do," said the veteran.
"We knew that they would press high, we knew that they would press me and [Thalente] Mbatha. I think the coach told us that we don't have to play through the middle, we need to play to play [through] Nkota and Rele.
"That really worked for us, we got them on two counters and we buried the chances. We continued creating the chances and unfortunately, they didn't go in, but I think we must learn from those chances so we can bury the game as soon as possible," added Makhaula.
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Mofokeng has been a sensation for Pirates so far this season, with the 20-year-old having already contributed five assists and three goals from his 13 appearances.
Nkota, meanwhile, has also had a decent start to life as a first-team player, contributing two goals from his four appearances.
The impressive young duo could get their next chance to impress when the Soweto giants take on TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday.
Kick-off is at 19:30.