Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena says they used the Fifa international period to fine-tune their tactics, leading to Saturday’s Telkom Knockout quarter-final victory over Stellenbosch.
Thembinkosi Lorch’s goal helped the Soweto giants edge Stellenbosch 1-0 at Orlando Stadium to advance to the last four of the tournament.
Pirates have been struggling for form this season in which they were dumped out of the Caf Champions League and MTN8 Cup.
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They have also been inconsistent in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign where they are placed mid-table, having conceded the second-highest number of goals.