Ledwaba: PSL Clubs Eyeing Moves for Pirates Players

Orlando Pirates have been crowned champions of three cup finals, and former Bucs forward Jacky Styles Ledwaba has revealed to the Siya crew how they have become a target for clubs in the PSL. Despite their recent success, there are now concerns about Pirates’ league form.

In an exclusive interview with PSLSA, Ledwaba said clubs are forcing draws against Pirates because they want to prove a point. “You know in football the more you win you attract attention. Each and everyone wants to beat the champions. You need to be on your toes all the time. You know when Chippa United or Sekhukhune United play against Golden Arrows they won’t put up the same fighting spirit as when they face Pirates,” he said.

“They know they are playing against the cup specialists and they want to beat Pirates. Even the opposition players are more motivated to play and beat Pirates and their attitude is different because they know they will be more recognised when they up their game against Pirates.”

Ledwaba added that football is a funny game, going on to discuss how Pirates will catch up with their fixtures when Mamelodi Sundowns are busy in the African Football League. “It’s even more tricky when you have games in hand. You have to play all those games before you can count the points. You lose or draw one game then those are points dropped. Now you have to fight to recover. That’s where Pirates are now. They have to play each game in hand like a cup final now and make sure they collect as many points as they can to move away from that position while there is still time,” he concluded.