Marumo Gallants are riding on the crest of a wave with four successive wins in all competitions in their last four matches and will be motivated to advance to the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup at the expense of Orlando Pirates.
Holders Gallants host Pirates in a last-16 clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane fresh from their win over Stellenbosch while the Soweto giants' wounds are open after they lost their marquee fixture in the derby against Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend.
“We have been having a a better run. We have an objective to build a team and improve our game and the players on a daily basis. Gallants have eased their relegation concerns with three successive league wins that steered them 10 points clear of danger, and Mdaka said that will allow the players to play freely.
“When you move away from the relegation zone you don’t have a lot of pressure like when you are bottom of the log, but pressure will remain.