Orlando Pirates benefited from referee error
January 15, 2023

Orlando Pirates ended a three game losing streak in the DStv Premiership on Saturday afternoon after getting the better of Golden Arrows.

The Buccaneers triumphed 3-1 on the day with two late goals in stoppage time by Terrence Dzvukamanja and Vincent Pule being the difference.

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According to Golden Arrows coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi, Terrence Dzvukamanja’s goal to give the hosts the lead should NOT have stood.

Vilakazi believes there was a foul in the build-up to it and claims the referees on the day accepted they made an error.

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Orlando Pirates can only win if they deserve it – Vilakazi

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“Very disappointed, this is my very first time ever since I’ve been in the coaching industry complaining about the officials.” Vilakazi told SuperSport TV.

“An honest mistake that was done by the referee, (Ntsako) Makhubela was fouled which resulted in a goal and I’ve spoken to him personally after. He even accepts that.

“And it’s unfortunate because Orlando Pirates have to redeem themselves but not in our expense. We’re here to compete, we’re here to fight and this is our job.

“So some other people must not play with our jobs. If Pirates have to win, if they deserve, they will win the game.

“We fought, we came back second half very strong. We scored the equaliser and we looked like a team who would score (the winner). But such incidents as that one I think it’s something that is just unacceptable!”

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Vincent Pule of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows on the 14 January 2022 at Orlando Stadium Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

In other news, Orlando Pirates have received an offer from North Africa for one of their strikers according to reports.

Bienvenu Eva Nga has struggled for game-time this season and has been linked with an abrupt exit.

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The Cameroonian striker has played second fiddle to the likes of Zakhele Lepasa, Kermat Erasmus and now Evidence Makgopa.

Pirates are also reportedly looking to free up an international spot with potential new foreign arrivals lined up.

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Bucs receive offer from North Africa for Nga

According to Kick-Off, the Buccaneers have recieved an official offer from an unnamed North African club for Nga.

Nga has made just five starts so far this season, scoring one goal for his side.

In total, the Orlando Pirates striker bagged 21 goals in 93 appearances in the PSL. Nga is valued at over R8 million according to TransferMarkt.

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Eva Nga of Orlando Pirates (L) and Innocent Maela, Captain of Orlando Pirates (R) watches as Fortune Makaringe of Orlando Pirates takes a shot at goal during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates held at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 04 September 2022 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

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Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-referee-error-vilakazi-breaking-15-january-2023/

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