Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane has urged Orlando Pirates not to rely on his side to halt the in-form Mamelodi Sundowns.
Speaking to journalists after his team held the Buccaneers to a 2-2 draw in the Betway Premiership — a result that dented Pirates’ title hopes — Zothwane made it clear that Richards Bay will focus on their own objectives.
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The Natal Rich Boyz are set to host other title contenders Sundowns on 25 April, a match Pirates will watch closely in hopes of a slip-up.
However, Zothwane insisted that each team is focused on its own path, saying both sides are operating their own “machines.”
“They can’t bank on us because we’ve got our own machine, they have their own,” said Zothwane.
“What we always emphasise on our players is that no one must come out here. That’s the slogan for every team that we are playing against. That’s why we only lost one game against Orbit [College] in the league.
“It’s difficult to beat us here because we are not only playing for ourselves but for our supporters, they have been hungry for matches here.
“When they come here, they must get something from us. It feels good to be in front of our supporters after a long time. Whatever we do, we do it for our supporters.”
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