Marumo Gallants head coach Alexandre Lafitte has shared his thoughts on taking on Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout Cup final.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa booked their place in the Carling Knockout Cup final after edging past Golden Arrows on penalties in Sunday’s semifinal at the King Zwelithini Stadium.
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Meanwhile, the Buccaneers sealed their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Richards Bay in Saturday’s opening semifinal at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Lafitte believes his side has enough time to study their opponents and is confident they’ll be fully prepared by the time the final arrives.
He stated he knows Pirates players with the two sides having already met in the league where Gallants won 2-1 at home.
“I think I have a team, the players will be ready to focus on the same objective,” said Lafitte.
“And I’m confident for the Orlando Pirates match but it’s still gonna take long time [before we play the match].
“I think before that, we will play three league games. We must take at least a minimum of five points. We’re not playing most games at home and being away is difficult for the club.
“And thereafter, it will be a final. When you play the final, you want to win. But we will have time to prepare, analyse Pirates and their players. I know the team Pirates, I know the players, but it’s still gonna be long time.
“But it’s still gonna take long time. So, we have time to prepare for it.”
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