Dondol Stars co-coach Khuliso Rashamuse says they accept the likelihood of losing their top players to more established clubs.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given credit to lower league side Dondol Stars, who pushed the Buccaneers to a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates secured a spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals by defeating Dondol Stars in a thrilling penalty shoot-out.
Having eliminated top-flight sides SuperSport United and AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup so far, Dondol Stars co-coach Vincent Rammoni is not concerned about controlling the hype in his dressing room ahead of facing Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is banking on their experience against lower division teams this season to carry them through the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals against ABC Motsepe League side Dondol Stars.
Dondol Stars landed a dream tie in the Nedbank Cup when they were drawn against Orlando Pirates in the quarterfinals.