Pule in contention for a berth against Chilli Boys
Striker has mended and is raring to go
Orlando Pirates could not have asked for a better boost ahead of their Telkom Knockout tie against Chippa United.
Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic confirmed that ace winger Vincent Pule will be in contention for places in the starting line-up against the Chilli Boys at Orlando Stadium tomorrow.
Pule, who was signed from Bidvest Wits, has already won the hearts of the Buccaneers’ faithful with his electric pace operating on the left side of midfield.
Playing against Chippa‚ a team Pirates defeated 1-0 in August in Port Elizabeth in their second league match‚ Sredojevic insisted that he would need all his players available as he continues on his journey to win the first trophy since he rejoined Bucs at the beginning of last season.
“Pule didn’t play in our last match against AmaZulu (1-1) and he pulled out of the Bafana Bafana squad‚” explained Sredojevic‚ referring to the player who has scored three league goals for Bucs in the 10 matches they have played so far.
“He (Pule) has come back and he has worked very hard, and he’s on the brink of being at his best. We are looking forward to have Pule’s best possible set pieces.”
Sredojevic will be under pressure to win against Chippa ahead of the much-anticipated Soweto derby against Chiefs at the FNB Stadium next Saturday.
Orlando Pirates last won a match on September 22 when they beat Baroka FC 2-1 away from home‚ with Pule and Thembinkosi Lorch getting the goals.