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Happy Jele reveals the aspect Mamelodi Sundowns possess which is lacking at Orlando Pirates

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The Sea Robbers currently occupy <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/psl/table/yv73ms6v1995b5wny16jcfi3" target="_blank">fifth spot on the Premier Soccer League standings</a>, trailing leaders Sundowns by 13 points as the latter appear poised to defend their title successfully.&nbsp;Conversely, Pirates are striving to establish consistency in their performances following an uneven first half of the 2023/24 season.&nbsp; Jele, who spent 16 years of his career with his former club, acknowledges that the team are heading in the right direction but emphasises the need for consistency to sustain their progress.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“I think so far so good. They have been playing so well, but the only thing that they need to work on is being more consistent. That’s all that’s needed,” Jele said in an interview with <a href="https://farpost.co.za/2024/02/13/happy-jele-makes-honest-admission-about-current-pirates-team/" target="_blank">FARPost</a>.“I feel like they have been creating a lot of chances. It’s just that sometimes they have been unlucky. But I feel they have been doing great. “I’m hoping that when the league resumes, they are going to continue the way they started off the season, but just need to be consistent.” Speaking on the difference between Pirates and Sundowns, Jele explained, “I would say it’s more of consistency like I said. What’s missing at Pirates is consistency. So, Sundowns has got that consistency of almost winning every game, and Pirates, on the other side, is lacking that consistency.&nbsp;“But they (Pirates) have been doing great, and I can see improvement in each game that they have played. If they can work on consistency, they will be fine, but it’s part of football, you know."

WHAT JELE SAID?

At the midway point of the league season, Pirates have participated in 16 matches, scoring 16 goals, conceding 15, and amassing 25 points.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sundowns have played two matches fewer, netting 26 goals, conceding three, and accumulating 38 points.&nbsp; The Brazilians' steady performance has been instrumental in their success, whereas Bucs are striving to establish a consistent rhythm within their squad.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Pirates’ immediate next challenge awaits as they gear up to face Sundowns on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/mamelodi-sundowns-fc-vs-orlando-pirates/bsmxpyn5uzl786307uv08lhxw" target="_blank">Saturday, February 17th</a>.This intriguing clash set to take place at 8pm SA time, will see a potential feature of former Bucs midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, who made a switch to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/thembinkosi-lorch-fan-favourite-dumps-orlando-pirates-for-mamelodi-sundowns/blt2a9edee5f6a00410" target="_blank">Chloorkop on the final day of the January transfer window</a>.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR PIRATES?

Happy Jele reveals the aspect Mamelodi Sundowns possess which is lacking at Orlando Pirates | Goal.com South Africa

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele candidly acknowledges Mamelodi Sundowns&apos; advantage over the Buccaneers.

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