Orlando Pirates midfielder Vincent Pule has heaped praise on the youngsters that have come through to the first team this season.
Following their Soweto derby win over Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, the winger was pleased with the outcome and credited the performance of the whole team on the day.
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One of their youngsters in Relebohile Mofokeng came on early in the first half for Kermit Erasmus and wasn't overawed by the occasion nor the fact that he was making his derby debut.
"It's a big one, I think I'll have to give credit to the boys we fought hard as a team, going forward, defending we were solid today," Pule said via the Pirates media department.
Pule believes they, as the senior personnel in the team, have a duty to guide the players breaking through from the development with the current ones in the first-team brave.
"I think everyone deserves to be happy today, it's always good for us as seniors to give positive energy to the young ones.
To give motivation to the young guys and I think we have brave, brave youngsters.
"They have a big heart, and we always as senior players are always going to encourage them. I think they are enjoying their football, and we are very happy for them," Pule said.
Over the years. Pirates haven't shy away from bringing youngsters through from the development such as Augustine Mahlonoko Menzi Masuku, Thabo Rakhale and Lyle Foster, who now plays for Premier League side Burnley.
In recent times, James Monyane and 18-year-old Mofokeng, who was recently on trial in England at Wolverhampton Wanderers have also come through.
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