Kaizer Chiefs legend Frank Makua is confident that his former team can outshine Orlando Pirates on Sunday.
Amakhosi were outplayed 3-0 in the first round of the Soweto derby back in February. With the two giants facing each other at the FNB Stadium, many expect the Buccaneers to win once again.
Makua though feels Sunday’s derby will be different compared to the one played in February.
“I think on Sunday they’re going to perform compared to the first-round derby because you can tell now the spirit is high and the understanding between the players is there. Hopefully, they will do their best on Sunday and do the supporters very proud,” he told Soccer Laduma.
“It’s all about them (supporters); it’s not only about the players, but it’s about the supporters first, their families as well. They will be there watching the game, you know, in the derby everything stands still, so they have to perform on Sunday.”
In terms of the league, the Chiefs legend said the Buccaneers deserved the title.
“I think let’s cut this Sundowns domination. It’s too long now, hey,” Makua added.
“I have nothing against Sundowns, but I think Pirates deserve it (league title) this season; with the squad they are having, I think they deserve it.”
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“Unfortunately, on Sunday, Chiefs are going to win; that’s the unfortunate part. But to be honest, they (Pirates) deserve it; they played very well and consistently. In some of the games you could tell they are starting to gel.
“They started sluggishly, but they are playing very well now; they understand each other and the philosophy of the coach (Abdeslam Ouadddou). When they started, people were questioning the coach, but now you can tell there’s a lot of confidence between the players (and the coach),” Makua said.