Masehe: Sekhukhune can learn from three defeats to Orlando Pirates

Sekhukhune United assistant coach Paulus Masehe has praised Babina Noko for their effort during their MTN8 semi-final second leg defeat to Orlando Pirates. Despite losing 3-0 on aggregate, Masehe believes the match provided valuable lessons for his players. He highlighted that Sekhukhune controlled possession and created chances in the second half of their first encounter, and in their league game against Pirates, they also created numerous opportunities.

However, the quality of Pirates in key areas ultimately sealed their victory across the three matches. Masehe also noted that Sekhukhune could have responded better to tactical changes. The defeat follows a difficult run of three straight losses to Pirates in eight days, including a 2-0 loss in the Betway Premiership. The context of Babina Noko's squad changes and the integration of younger players should be considered when assessing their performances, with Masehe emphasizing the importance of patience as they aim to become a more settled and competitive team.