Thabo Matlaba Looking To Keep A Clean Sheet

Orlando Pirates will be playing against AC Leopards of Congo in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup in the group stages. Read: Rakhale: CAF Football Helps Me Improve Eric Tinkler's side will be without the services of Thamsanqa Gabuza and Rooi Mahamutsa, who are both serving suspensions. Buccaneers left-back Thabo Matlaba told the Siya crew that if they can close their opponents down then half the job will be done. "We have to close them down," Matlaba said. "We have to make sure that then don't score. If we can do then while at the same time we attack them then that will help us to score and win the game. "We know it won't be easy as they are playing at home but we are determined to win." Read: Sangweni: Pirates Are Motivated