Terrence Dzvukamanja, Orlando Pirates, May 2023Backpagepix
Michaelson Gumede

Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Dzvukamanja impressive, but Erasmus disappoints against Sekhukhune United

Terrence Dzvukamanja's late strike made sure that Orlando Pirates won their second trophy this season after they beat Sekhukhune United.

Terrence Dzvukamanja was the goal hero for Orlando Pirates' 2-1 triumph against Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday night.

The sides squared off at the Loftus Versfeld and it was Sibusiso Vilakazi who opened the scoring while Thapelo Xoki levelled matters

But in the end, Man of the Match, Monnapule Saleng played a delightful assist to Dzvukamanja who made sure that Bucs complete a cup double as they won the MTN8 earlier this season.

GOAL rated the performances of the Pirates players.

  • Sipho ChaineBackpagePix

    Sipho Chaine - 7/10

    Chain was confident in goal, making a couple of saves but was let down by his backline when they failed to communicate.

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  • Thabiso Monyane Orlando Pirates.Backpagepix.

    Thabiso Monyane - 6/10

    Monyane was given a tough time on the right and he was unable to make overlapping runs and deliver crosses into the box.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, August 2022Backpagepix

    Nkosinathi Sibisi - 6/10

    Sibisi remained resolute and made sure to keep Sekhukhune's attackers at bay. He made three match winning tackle.

  • Tapelo Xoki.BackpagePix

    Tapelo Xoki - 7/10

    Xoki scored the penalty that leveled matters for Jose Riveiro' side. He also made sure that that Sekhukhune don't concede more than one goal.

  • Paseka Mako, Orlando Pirates, 2022Backpagepix

    Paseka Mako 7/10

    Mako showed why he deserves to start for the Buccaneers. He made a number of crosses into the box while taking a couple of shots at Al Bangare.

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Monnapule Saleng - 8/10

    Saleng was key for Pirates in the winning goal. The Man of the Match provided the assist for Dzvukamanja's winning goal and was a menace for Babina Noko.

  • Thabang Monare, Orlando Pirates, November 2022Backpagepix

    Thabang Monare - 6/10

    The industrious midfielder was the string puller in the middle of the park for Pirates, maming some key passes to the likes of Kermit Erasmus and Monnapule Saleng.

  • Miguel Timm Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Miguel Timm - 7/10

    Timm came out on top in a battle with Kamohelo Mokotjo in midfield. He was the bridge between defence and attack as he broke down a couple of Sekhukhune's attack.

  • Thembinkosi Lorch.BackpagePix

    Thembinkosi Lorch - 7/10

    Lorch, affectionately known as 'Nyoso', was all sorts of trouble for Babina Noko, but he was unlucky when it came to goal scoring opportunities. However, it was his effort that won Bucs the penalty.

  • Terrence Dzvukamanja, Orlando Pirates, May 2023Backpagepix

    Terrence Dzvukamanja - 8/10

    Dzvukamanja might have had a quiet game from the start but he came to life when it matters the most and scored the winning goal.

  • Kermit Erasmus, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Kermit Erasmus - 5/10

    Erasmus fluffed a number of chances, particularly in the opening stanza. The striker also could not play combinations with his teammates and lost the ball a couple of times.

  • Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo.Getty

    Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo - 6/10

    Ndlondlo always injects a lot of energy when he comes on for Pirates and it was no different this time around as he caused problems for Sekhukhune.

  • Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates FC.Backpagepix.

    Innocent Maela - 6/10

    Maela came off the bench to consolidate Pirates defence and provided experience in the rear guard. Maela made a couple of well-timed tackle to save the day for Bucs.

  • Kabelo Dlamini, Orlando Pirates, October 2022Backpagepix

    Kabelo Dlamini - 5/10

    Came on late in the game but made an immediate impact as he was involved in the build up to the winning goal.

  • Deon Hotto Orlando Pirates.Backpagepix.

    Deon Hotto - N/A

    He came on too late to warrant a rating.

  • Bienvenu Eva Nga, Orlando Pirates, August 2022Backpagepix

    Eva Nga - N/A

    Nga came on too late to receive a rating