On Friday, Orlando Pirates will play in the Nedbank Cup, and their in-form star Sipho Chaine has received an inspiring message in preparation. Chaine has been playing ahead of veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane in Jose Riveiro’s team for the last five matches, and has been impressive.
The Buccaneers have won three and lost two of the matches with Chaine in goals since his debut against Cape Town City last month. Former Pirates striker James Mothibi believes that the shot-stopper is in the right direction to attract the attention of the national team selectors.
“I know the boy since his days at Chippa United and I’m aware of the fact that he had not been playing regularly. I like the boy and I’m happy that he is now playing and doing well. It’s a good thing for both him and Pirates as a club that he is playing and doing well, and it will not be surprising to see him in the national team if he keeps things that way. I would like to encourage him to remain humble and he should guard against being swayed into the Jo’burg lifestyle and things like that,” said Mothibi.
As Orlando Pirates prepare to face off in the Nedbank Cup, Sipho Chaine has received an inspiring message from former Pirates striker James Mothibi. Mothibi, who is aware of Chaine’s past playing time, believes that the shot-stopper is in the right direction to attract the attention of the national team selectors.
The team has won three and lost two of the matches with Chaine in goals since his debut against Cape Town City last month. Mothibi has encouraged Chaine to remain humble and guard against being swayed into the Jo’burg lifestyle, saying, “It’s a good thing for both him and Pirates as a club that he is playing and doing well, and it will not be surprising to see him in the national team if he keeps things that way.”
