Mandla Ncikazi: Orlando Pirates won't take last two fixtures lightly

The Buccaneers confirmed their qualification for next season's CAF Champions League with a 1-0 win over SuperSport United in the Betway Premiership, thanks to a decisive goal from Mohau Nkota.

The result guarantees a second-place league finish for Pirates, ensuring their return to continental football.

While many believe the team is now simply playing out the remainder of the season, with a record 19th win also achieved, Ncikazi disagrees.

"Contrary to what people are saying that we have nothing to play for, I think there is so much to play for, one, like you said, records are important in the club," said Ncikazi.

"These players must be part of the history of having done what has happened in game number 19.

"There are still individual awards, the Goalkeeper of the Season might come out from our club, a Defender of the Season [Nkosinathi] Sibisi has a big opportunity and [Deon] Hotto as well.

"Tshego [Tshegofatso Masaba] is chasing the top goalscorer, there is still a possibility. Nothing is confirmed until the end. I think for me, there is still a lot to play for. No game has no impact, especially if you play for a team like Pirates."

The Buccaneers will face AmaZulu (24 May) and Magesi (28 May) in their final two Betway Premiership fixtures of the campaign.