Former Orlando Pirates winger Tlou Segolela says he started believing that his former side will clinch the league title after they secured the MTN8 trophy.
The ‘Moletji Express’ sentiments follow Pirates’ treble success in the recently concluded season which also included the Betway Premiership title.
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It was a fourth straight Wafa-Wafa title for the Buccaneers coming early in the season while coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was finding his feet at the club.
Pirates also eliminated Mamelodi Sundowns in their run to the podium in the cup, the same side they also dethroned as league champions later in the season.
Segolela told iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo that the consistency in that cup run and the subsequent results in the league was what made him believe.
“After winning the MTN8 and consistently going toe-to-toe with Sundowns, that is when I started believing they had a real chance to win the league,” Segolela told iDiski Times.
“The team showed consistency, competitiveness, and mental strength throughout the season, which are key qualities for champions.”
With most people having doubted Ouaddou on arrival at Pirates from Marumo Gallants, ‘Sox’ added that for the coach to win his first trophy it built belief.
“Winning the first trophy was the turning point for me,” added the 38-year-old.
“In football, success builds belief, confidence, and momentum within the squad. Once the team won its first trophy under him, you could see that the players started believing more in the project and pushing for bigger achievements.”
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