As if they have not had their fair share of shock results early on in the league season, Orlando Pirates have been warned about a potential banana skin in new kids on the block Orbit College FC.
Having beaten Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarterfinals earlier this month, Pirates were brought back to Mother Earth with Betway Premiership defeats to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants, before then redeeming themselves against Stellenbosch FC.
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The Soweto giants host newly promoted Orbit College at Orlando on Tuesday (19:30) in a typical David v Goliath affair.
"Now that Pirates have eliminated (Mamelodi) Sundowns from the MTN8, people assume Orbit will be a walk in the park. But let me tell you, Orbit are in the league alongside Pirates for a reason. It’s their hard work that got them there," warns ex-Bucs midfielder Naughty Mokoena.
"In the Betway Premiership, no team should be underestimated. Every team has earned its spot on merit. If Pirates take them lightly, they could face the biggest shock of their lives.
"Having home ground advantage doesn't guarantee victory. To win, you still need to put in the effort.
"The game against Orbit is not guaranteed three points for Pirates. We’ve seen many upsets in our football, particularly here, as Orbit players have been dreaming about matches like this. They will want to prove a point.
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"Facing such teams right after playing a major game against Sundowns is very risky. Playing against Pirates is big motivation for them. They could surprise you.
"Looking at where both teams sit on the log table tells you the whole story," added the man who also featured for Moroka Swallows.
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