Watch VideoOrlando Pirates must do five things to revive their title charge

Yanela Mbuthuma will need to return to scoring for Orlando Pirates to continue chasing the Betway Premiership title. Orlando Pirates’ title charge lost momentum when they dropped two precious points duringa 2-2 draw with Richards Bayat the uMhlathuze Sport Complex last week, but they can’t afford to drop their heads now. Pirates should hope that Mamelodi Sundowns drop pointsin the last seven games, including against rivals Kaizer Chiefs, but they should still do their part –win the remaining six games, including against AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon (6pm kick-off).

Given all that’s at stake, we look at five things that the Sea Robbers must do in order to put up a fight in the final games of the season. Yanela Mbuthuma has been Pirates’ No. 9 in recent months, dividing the Ghosts’ opinions on whether he deserves his position ahead of Evidence Makgopa, especially following a lengthy goal drought.

With Pirates in need of goals to win their remaining games, Ouaddou will know that the time to experiment is over. He needs someone who can score goals consistently, or at least contribute effectively in the final third. Makgopa might not be the most clinical striker, with six goals and three assists, but he has a strong work ethic and combines well with his teammates, especially those he also plays with at Bafana Bafana.