While not at the same level of crisis that Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs find themselves in, Orlando Pirates have challenges of their own.
Cup competitions can sometimes 'lie'. In that they are not always a truthful reflection of a team's form or ability.
There's a certain amount of luck or good fortune which plays its part. Or in the MTN8 competition's case (a tournament Bucs won this season), a team only needs to win three or four matches (depending on the results of a two-legged semi-final) to lift the trophy.
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Conversely, the league table hardly ever paints a false picture, certainly not once the latter stages are reached.