Magesi coach Allan Freese has admitted that surviving relegation is now an uphill battle ahead of hosting title-chasing Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, where a win would see Bucs move top of the table.
Magesi remain rooted to the bottom of the table after losing 2-1 to fellow relegation candidates Orbit College at Seshego Stadium on Tuesday.
Second-placed Pirates are three points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, needing to win against Magesi to occupy the top spot by virtue of a superior goal difference.
“We had an advantage because we were playing at home [against Orbit on Tuesday]. We depended on this home game, but we let ourselves down at home. It’s an uphill battle now … very much so,” Freese said.
“We are going to go out there against Pirates and play … we can’t hide, it’s a fixture and we must prepare for it and play it.”
Freese also confirmed that Siyabonga Ndlozi and Sifiso Luthuli, who are both on loan from Pirates, won’t face their parent club on Saturday as per their loan agreements.
After playing Pirates, Dikwena Tša Meetse will face Siwelele and Richards Bay at home and away, respectively. Freese suggested that his players were not fighting hard enough.
“The last three matches are do or die. Sometimes things are left with the players … they must also fight, I can’t fight alone,” the Magesi coach said.
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