Prelude to the big one

It is exciting times for all  Buccaneer fans,if you cant join beat Pirates you better join us!, on a serious note things are exciting for Orlando Pirates and those associated with the football giant.Reaching the Caf champions league final for the second time is a major milestone in the clubs history,and by extension it is a milestone for South African Football as a whole(we've been a laughing stock of African football for far to long), it is a step to the next level all South African football clubs should strive for,it is not enough to be "Just nje " recognised in  Africa, and Orlando  Pirates are showing, with the right investment in quality players and a unity squad that is wiling to fight to the bitter end,it is possible to reach the pinnacle of African football.

With the CAF champions a week away  Orlando Pirates can focus on 'Frying the smaller fish' (...Kaizer chiefs i mean),not to sound like a" typical arrogant Pirates fan" ,( as my mates say...who of cause are Chiefs fans)but this time Pirates go into the Derby as firm Favorites...(can you blame the Bookies...)considering the recent form of the team,which was capped off with a 4-nil drubbing of Golden arrows in the Telkom Knockout ,one cannot see how Kaizer Chiefs will stop the tide,a sentiment shared by the likes if Ted Dumitru..http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/dumitru-tips-bucs-for-derby-win/139284. with that said Orlando pirates should not underestimate Kaizer Chiefs ,it is a derby after all and past or recent form goes out the window-Kaizer Chiefs will be out for revenge after the Bucs knocked them out of the MTN 8, therefore there is all to play for.

Saturdays Soweto derby is very important for Orlando Pirates , not only for the mere fact that precious  three points and bragging rights are at stake, but for the important fact of keeping the winning momentum going into the Caf champions league, that allone is a stepping stone into realising our dream of the SECOND STAR.http://www.kickoff.com/news/38433/oupa-manyisa-soweto-derby-more-important-than-champions-league-right-now

Did you know Orlando Pirates had a Star above the badge before winning the Champions league in 1995?  check this link out if you don't believe...http://www.kickoff.com/news/38379/the-star-on-orlando-pirates-badge-explained