Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids says he was pleased with the debut performance from Simiso Bophela in the club’s goalless draw against Maritzburg United on Wednesday.
Bophela was a second half substitute, and Davids said it was a good debut for the 21-year-old.
With a number of players on the injury list, Davids says that he doesn’t want to focus on who is not available at the club, and says they have to put trust in those who are.
“Really good debut for the youngster,” he told the club’s media department.
“Happy for him, in a difficult game where he is really facing two players, normally his skills is going into one against one, being able to unlock.
“But these opportunities come of course, with with CAF matches, and PSL matches, some players not available, not registered for CAF.
“You have to change, keep the players fresh, and find the best player to be able to do the job on the day.”
