Orlando Pirates should not give up on the DStv Premiership title race even though they are a monstrous 18 points behind seemingly unstoppable leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, Bucs winger Deon Hotto says.
Pirates return to Premiership action from the Christmas and Africa Cup of Nations break against Lamontville Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium Stadium on Wednesday night .Strangely enough, as he was talking at Monday evening's Nedbank Cup draw Downs had a 17-point lead over second-placed Pirates, and within hours the Brazilians had been held to an unexpected draw, and just a point gained, against Baroka FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Bucs have shown signs of finding form, and they also have two games in hand over the Brazilians, which, translated to maximum points, would see Pirates still 12 points adrift of the Pretoria leaders as the league season approaches its final third.The Namibian was asked if, given that realistically Pirates are out of the league title race, the Nedbank becomes the Buccaneers focus for the second half of 2021-22.“You have to believe.
“Definitely, yes [Pirates have a chance]. We must have the belief. It [Sundowns' lead] looks unstoppable until it is unstoppable.Pirates, who saw off AmaZulu 1-0 in the Nedbank last-32 on February 6, were drawn to meet the league's 11th-placed side, Marumo Gallants, away.
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