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Pirates Target First Carling Knockout Title in Sold-Out Final Against Gallants on Saturday

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou underscores Gallants’ compact threat in a bid to end Pirates’ Carling Knockout drought.

Overview

  • The final is set for Saturday at a sold-out Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane with kickoff at 6pm.
  • Ouaddou says Gallants are well organised and compact and that Pirates are working on solutions to break their defensive block.
  • Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi describes a potential win as a festive gift to supporters and says the team is confident.
  • Gallants defeated Pirates 2-1 in the league earlier this season, and goalkeeper Washington Arubi welcomes the underdog role after two shootout victories in the cup.
  • Nine Pirates were named to Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad, a factor acknowledged around the camp as they keep focus on the final.