Orlando Pirates head coach, Eric Tinkler has expressed confidence in the preparations undergone by his club during the FIFA international break ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash.
No broadcast for Pirates V URA Confed Clash
The Soweto giants are scheduled to take on Uganda Revenue Authority on Saturday 4 April at the Mandela National Stadium.
During the FIFA round of international friendlies, the Buccaneers played against National First Division side, Witbank Spurs as well as Africa Sport Academy.
"The objective of the friendly matches was two-fold, firstly it was to improve the match fitness of some of the players who came back from injury like Patrick Phungwayo. Pat showed good intensity with his performance and had no complaints of pain coming to the match. I believe his fitness levels are high and that he is available for selection", explained the coach on the club's official website.
"Secondly we wanted to give players like Tshepo Gumede and Ntshikelelo Nyauza who have not been featuring regularly for the team an opportunity to get a game under their belts."
The Bucs mentor further expressed concern for the Bafana Bafana internationals in his side as they have endured a rigorous camp whilst on camp with the national team.
