Ahead of the CAF Champions League quarterfinal draw, former Orlando Pirates skipper Lucky Lekgwathi has opened up on the potential of coming up against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Having topped a group that also had Al Ahly, Pirates could face Sundowns in the quarterfinals, as winners of the groups come up against the runners-ups.
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The Brazilians finished second in their section behind AS FAR Rabat, with the South African sides waiting with bated breath to find out their opponents in the draw that will be conducted on 20 February.
Lekgwathi believes Bucs have what it takes to go all the way but would prefer for them not to meet Sundowns at this stage.
"Take one game at a time. They played against Al Ahly, they beat them. Sundowns are there, we're there, we can win it," Lekgwathi told KickOff.com.
"Looking at the history of the team, we have gone to the final, semi-final, we lost to Sfaxien, Al Ahly. They have a big chance of bringing it home.
"We have two teams from South Africa, which is good. I just pray that they must not play each other now, at least in the semi-final or final. It would be good to see two South African teams in the final," said 'Phinda Mzala'.
The Soshanguve-born man went on to suggest that head coach Jose Riveiro's pedigree of winning cup competitions will put the team in good stead in the knockout stages.
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"Pirates is motivated. Looking at our coach, he knows how to win a trophy. Last year, he learned his lesson (in the Champions League). The way they play in the Champions League this season, they mean business.
"They know how to win trophies, they have the opportunity to win it. I have confidence they will do well. And one thing about them and the coach is that they are not overconfident.
"You know other people, you beat Al Ahly, you beat Kaizer Chiefs, you become overconfident. They are so humble, they must remain humble, play according to plan and deliver," he concluded.