NEW PSL SEASON
Striker Mulenga believes Pirates can win the league
Augustine Mulenga has never been one to mince his words and the striker says Orlando Pirates are favourites to win the 2018-19 premiership. Asked if Pirates are favourites he said: "Ja‚ I can say that. Because last season we ended second on the log, we were close to winning the title. "This season we just have to start from where we left off last season, and go." Mulenga’s promising form after signing from Kitwe-based Nkana FC in January might be the reason hopes of ending a trophy drought are up. Pirates’ last silverware was the 2014 Nedbank Cup. Mulenga‚ Justin Shonga‚ Luvuyo Memela and a host of talent, including Thabo Qalinge‚ Thembinkosi Lorch‚ Thabiso Kutumela and new signings Vincent Pule and Kudakwashe Mahachi‚ could make for a fearsome frontline‚ with potential to wreak havoc in a title chase. Mulenga, the winner of Pirates’ goal of 2017-18 for a missile against Bloemfontein Celtic, said it was important that the players clicked. "Football sometimes speaks two languages. So...
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