Dzvukamanja is better than Lepasa, says Orlando Pirates legend

A concerned Orlando Pirates legend has blamed the club for allowing Terrence Dzvukamanja to leave for SuperSport United without a proper replacement.

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Dzvukamanja left Pirates under controversial circumstances during the off-season, and Pirates brought back Zakhele Lepasa from SuperSport United.

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Lepasa hit the ground running in his first eight matches, scoring 10 goals across all competitions for the Buccaneers.

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However, the goals have seemingly dried up with Pirates failing to score in their last three matches in all competitions.

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Pirates were beaten 1-0 by Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League before losing 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the league a few days later.

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Last weekend, Pirates succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 but they still managed to advance to the final on away goal rule.

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Now, Vilakazi feels Dzvukamanja was doing a better job than Lepasa is doing for Pirates, but he has a solution for them.

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‘Tso’ feels it’s time for Pirates to play Kermit Erasmus instead of heavily relying on Lepasa, saying the diminutive striker’s experience will be key.

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“Pirates put themselves in this position by allowing Dzvukamanja to leave, that was a poor decision. They should have given him a new,” Vilakazi told Sowetan.

Last season, the boy was the only player who scored important goals [like the winner in the Nedbank Cup final against Sekhukhune United] and [Zakhele] Lepasa [who’s scored 10 times in all competitions thus far] wasn’t there. I think Dzvukamanja is better than Lepasa,” he added.

“The way Pirates play needs a player who’s good with his head like Dzvukamanja. They play with width and crosses… how many chances can Lepasa convert with his head? Not many, but Dzvukamanja proved he can score a lot.”

“Now the solution is to start Kermit… his experience can help Pirates now.”