Defeating Orlando Pirates Is Very Crucial Claims Veteran Bernard Parker!

Defeating Orlando Pirates Is Very Crucial Claims Veteran Bernard Parker! Amakhosi are aiming for a league double over their neighbours.

Kaizer Chiefs visits Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium in the DSTV Premiership tomorrow afternoon. Bernard Parker stresses that they need to claim all three points.

Chiefs are one spot ahead of Pirates. They have the same number of points but have three games in hand on their opponents.

A win against their hosts would make it very difficult for them to be overtaken. With almost no chance of winning the league this season, given the disparity between Mamelodi Sundowns and the rest of the division, finishing in a CAF Champions League position would be seen as a good achievement.

“It’s very, very crucial for us to win.” Parker told the club media.

“I had a conversation with Daniel Cardoso, we believe winning will set the tone and be a massive confidence booster for us to gain momentum. Winning will lift everything in us for us to get into the CAF Champions League.

“With Pirates style of play and movement, they can always be a hiccup. They have good flair. How to contain that is a challenge.

“With my experience I know how to contain and manage that.” He boldly said.

Die Hond is likely to feature in the Soweto Derby after recovering from injury. He missed their last match against Baroka FC.

“I feel good and refreshed and can’t wait to be on the field again, given the chance,” he concluded.

Kick-off is at 15h30 tomorrow afternoon. Defeating Orlando Pirates Is Very Crucial Claims Veteran Bernard Parker!