An Orlando Pirates star has reacted to the team's loss in the opening game of the new season.
Pirates were defeated by Stellenbosch FC 1-0 at the Danie Craven Stadium in their opening match of the 2023/24 season on Saturday evening.
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Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki said the team is disappointed that they couldn't get a victory in their first game of the season.
"It's not the way we wanted to start, utterly disappointed with the result but we can take the positives from the game. Looking to the next game on Tuesday and there's no time to feel sorry for ourselves. We just have to pick ourselves up and make sure we are ready for the game on Tuesday," said Xoki, speaking through Pirates media.
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"We've got to stay positive, there's no other way. The games are coming thick and fast, so we need the three points as soon as possible. So, we have to look forward to the game on Tuesday and make sure that we get ready for that game. Now it's time to recover and make sure that we are as fresh as possible for Tuesday," he concluded.
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