Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong says the team aims to emulate their performance from the previous Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
The Buccaneers thumped Amakhosi 3-0 in the first round back in February at FNB Stadium, a match where Amakhosi appeared well below par.
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However, Chiefs enter this fixture with significant momentum, having won five and drawn one of their last six league matches.
Pirates, meanwhile, have maintained impressive consistency this season and currently sit at the summit of the table as they chase their first league title since 2012.
De Jong emphasised that while they want to secure the same result as last time, they will not take the Phefeni Glamour Boys lightly.
“I think obviously both teams are in good form. So, both teams probably have a bit of confidence coming into this game,” said De Jong.
“But obviously the way the last Derby went, I think, obviously it was a great day for the club and we’ll try to emulate that again on Sunday, but we’re not taking them lightly at all.
“Obviously, any game in the Betway Premiership is very tough. So and then add all the Derby atmosphere to that and 90,000 people, it’s going to be a big day and a high pressure situation, but we’ve handled that well this season.
“So, hopefully we can do that again and really stay in the title race.”
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