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Benedict Vilakazi: 'Nigerian clubs do not like losing to SA clubs'

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Benedict Vilakazi (Gallo Images)
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Orlando Pirates legend Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi wants to see a fully committed performance from the Soweto giants against Enyimba on Wednesday.

The Buccaneers will host the Nigerian outfit at Orlando Stadium at 6pm for their CAF Confederation Cup Group A fixture.

There is a temptation to look past Enyimba towards the Soweto derby clash against Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday, but Vilakazi wants to see a strong display in midweek to build momentum for the derby game.

"The derby will be played at the weekend, but it's time for the players to put their focus on the Confed Cup. They must focus on it and use it to build confidence for the derby. Pirates have the quality needed to beat Enyimba," said Vilakazi, as quoted by SowetanLIVE.

"It's up to the players how they will treat this game. They did well by taking a point away from home against Setif. The home game is a must-win for them. If you don't win your home matches you won't progress to the knockout stages."

He added: "Bucs must aim for the three points. Bafana v Nigeria games are competitive, and no-one wants to lose. Nigerian clubs do not like losing to SA [clubs] and SA [clubs] do not like losing to them. It is a rivalry. It is going to be a physical contest, but Bucs have speed and enough quality and depth on the bench to win the game."

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