Marumo Gallants coach Alexandre Lafitte says he hopes to win his first trophy in South African football on Saturday, when he faces Orlando Pirates in what will be the biggest game of his time in South Africa.
Marumo Gallants played to a 1-1 draw against Magesi in their Betway Premiership encounter at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
AmaZulu claimed a 2-0 win over Siwelele in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, before Marumo Gallants and Sekhukhune United shared the spoils at Thohoyandou Stadium.
Marumo Gallants midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo has defended coach Alexandre Lafitte after Golden Arrows boss Manqoba Mngqithi criticised the Frenchman’s tactics in their Carling Knockout semifinal.
Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has hit out at Marumo Gallants’ defensive tactics after Bahlabane Ba Ntwa dumped his side out of the Carling Knockout via penalties on Sunday.
Marumo Gallants advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Golden Arrows 4–2 on penalties at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon.