Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the possibility of becoming the first side in Premier Soccer League history to secure a three-peat of the MTN8.
Pirates have won two MTN8 titles, and two Nedbank Cups in Riveiro’s first two seasons in charge and have the opportunity to lift a third, of the first trophy on offer in the domestic season of South African football.
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With history, and legacy on offer for the club and the group of players, Maela said it’s something they are aware of but not what they are focusing on going into the game.
“Every time we have an opportunity to make history or leave a legacy, obviously it’s inspiring but at this moment, preparing for the final this week, as I said the focus is mainly on training, how we we prepare,” Maela said in the pre-match press conference at Rand Stadium on Tuesday morning.
“But when you have an opportunity to make history and leave a little bit of legacy in this club, with rich history, obviously it’s inspiring and makes you want to push more. But it’s not at the top of our heads at the moment. It’s just to go out there, train well, do what we always do. How we prepare for all other matches with attention to detail.”
Riveiro echoed the sentiments of the club captain, stating they are more focused on the task at hand than the talk of what may transpire after.
“I’m not a person who thinks much about these things until they are facts, the moment it’s fact, whatever we did. whatever we achieved, maybe we can speak about it,” he said.
“Meanwhile, it’s only a possibility, not something that’s something that’s keeping us busy, as Inno said, we’re just thinking about winning the match.
“The consequences of winning the match will be very welcome, but in the end, we have to prepare for the match. Win one more in this competition, that’s where the focus is.”
