Leal's record takes a back seat

Orlando Pirates coach Julio Cesar Leal has lost only once in seven matches against Kaizer Chiefs, but he ignores that and chooses instead to focus on building Bucs winning foundation ahead of Saturday's MTN8 Final.

Leal believes it is important to build on the winning foundation that has already been set through the success that Bucs enjoyed last season when bringing home three trophies.

"It is important in football to build a winning structure," says Leal who is seeking his first official trophy for Pirates.

"So we expect to start the season by winning the first official trophy as that will give the impression that we are on the right track which is what we want. Pirates is a winning club, the importance of which was shown last season. Our confidence is in the capacity to win trophies," says the Brazilian.