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Ex-Buccaneer Motale explains where Mamelodi Sundowns are better than Orlando Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Edward Motale believes his old team plays more attractive football but lacks Mamelodi Sundowns' clinical touch in front of goal.

Motale was commenting ahead of Pirates' Caf Confederation Cup clash against Al Ahli Benghazi at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday.

His thoughts are, however, also relevant in the context of next Thursday's Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash between Pirates and Sundowns.

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The former national team defender, a Caf Champions League winner with the Sea Robbers in 1995, says he's impressed by the quality in the Bucs squad but is concerned that something is lacking upfront:

“Pirates have an amazing squad and the difference between them and Mamelodi Sundowns locally is that they score few goals, while Sundowns are lethal in front of goal and do not play beautiful football.