SEDIBENG. – The Pirates/Chiefs game on Saturday is going to go a long way in deciding who might lift the Betway Cup at the end of the season.

Although Pirates lack the ‘killer instinct’, composure, and distinctive thinking in the third half, they are going to surprise many by coming out on top 2-1 in this game.

Many will believe that the game with Mamelodi Sundowns, a loss last Wednesday, has taken a lot out of the lads, but Chiefs players must not be deceived. Losing the game against Sundowns was a wake-up call for the Buccaneers, and all is on course; nothing changes, the plan is still on, and the league is within reach.

It must be acknowledged that Chiefs have a bunch of talented young players in the likes of Velebayi, Vilakazi, Mayo, and Tshabalala, to mention but a few. But on the other hand, it must also be noted that Mofokeng, Moremi, Nemtanjela, and the ‘Master Chef’ are ready for them.

Since the days of Sebola, Manyathela, Sikhosana, and Lota, Pirates have always been ready.

Preparations are now full steam ahead for the World Cup in America in June, and the Buccaneer boys are not ones to be left out. They know that for them to book their ticket on the flight that will be leaving with the rest of the Bafana Bafana team, they need to perform, not only perform, but win.

The Betway League is within reach, and the boys know it.

It is for them to take; the time is now!

Verdict: Pirates to win 2-1, thereby collecting three necessary and much-needed points from ‘Amakhosikazi’.