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Can Pirates Bounce Back To Challenge Downs?

Ep. 294

It's On The Whistle time, and in the pod this week we have former Orlando Pirates and Sundowns star Benedict Vilakazi give us his analysis on the Premier Soccer League's top teams, and how he thinks it's still an open race for the title, despite Pirates recent drubbing by the Brazilians.


Host: Courtney Freese 

Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (former South African midfielder) 


#football #pirates #sundowns 


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Show Notes 


01:30 - Orlando Pirates could have lost by more to Sundowns 


05:30 - Pirates players tempers flare in the changing room 


10:00 - Lack of experience is a disadvantage for Pirates 


12:30 - PSL title race is still on 


16:30 - If Rhulani Mokwena was still at Sundowns league would be over 


Duration: 18:45

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