Arthur Zwane on Orlando Pirates: They are the best team in the country currently with the best football on display so far in the Betway Premiership

Arthur Zwane sees himself as an Orlando Pirates fan.

The AmaZulu coach said the Sea Robbers have been impressive this season and that he is envious of how Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men have lifted the standard in the Betway Premiership.

“What makes Pirates difficult to face is their tactical flexibility; it’s unstoppable. I’m a fan of those. I’ve always been a coach who likes players that can play as number 10s, wingers, or a top man,” Zwane said after his side lost 3-0 to Pirates last Saturday.

“It causes a lot of confusion and unlocks opponents; they have mastered that. They know when to overload, how to overload. And it’s their strength. This is where the modern game is. It’s not about the size of the players, but the dynamic players you have.

“They are very dynamic. When they overload with full-backs, they are very comfortable. So, anyone from Pirates can score at any given time. They don’t rely only on the strikers to score goals, and they keep the ball very well; they shape it nicely inside the box because they know how to use players like Yanela Mbuthuma and Evidence Makgopa.

“So the identity is there, and that’s the reason they are the best team in the country right now.”