Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa has made a huge claim about the club’s squad following their 5-0 MTN8 win over Sekhukhune United.
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On Saturday, Lepasa netted a hat-trick as Pirates advanced to the semi-finals, and it could have been four had he not missed a penalty.
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Lepasa has now scored five goals in his first three games for Pirates; an impressive record for a striker who was hugely criticised just last season.
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Now, Lepasa believes this is the best Pirates squad he’s ever played with given the goals he’s been able to score so far this season.
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Lepasa didn’t want to take all the credit, saying he’s just lucky to be in the right places at the right time to be able to score.
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“To be honest, this is probably the best team I’ve ever played with,” Lepasa said on SuperSport TV.
“I’m including everyone, even the ones who are not here yet. People are injured. Our squad is just out of this world.”
“I’m just lucky to be at the finishing end of every move. Like I said this is a good squad, a lot of competition, I’m just doing my best to work hard,” added Lepasa.
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