Man of the Match Relebohile Mofokeng sends message to Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Soweto Derby after Orlando Pirates' Nedbank Cup win- 'It is going to very difficult for other teams to beat us'

Orlando Pirates beat Richards Bay 3-1 to advance to the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 on Sunday.

It was an important victory for the Buccaneers who are bidding to clinch a third straight Nedbank Cup title.

Midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng feels they have set a precedent where they are now expected to win every match as they go head-to-head with Mamelodi Sundowns for the PSL championship.

“We play every game as a Cup final, so I think us winning will help us going forward. We want it all. We want the league and the Cups," said Mofokeng after the match.

“I think it’s going to be very difficult for other teams to beat us because we’re used to winning.

“We just have to continue so that we keep making the fans happy.”

It is a testing season for Pirates who have already won the MTN8 in what was the third straight term for them to lift that trophy.

They are now left with the Premier Soccer League title, Caf Champions League and Nedbank Cup to compete for.

It is to be seen if they will be able to balance those competitions and emerge triumphant.

Having won their last three matches, that is the perfect tonic the Buccaneers needed ahead of next weekend's Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.

Crucial for Pirates would be victory to close in on Mamelodi Sundowns who are six points clear at the top of the table.