THE PSL Big Three of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are growing into the culture of European pre-season tours.
If there is one team that has mastered the art of turning overseas pre-season tours into domestic dominance recently, it is Orlando Pirates. As they return to their familiar "cooking" grounds in Marbella, Spain, the Sea Robbers will be looking to dish out their best brand of football yet again next season.
Pirates have steered themselves into the calm waters of Marbella for the last four seasons, a strategy that has yielded immeasurable success at home in the form of eight trophies. This impressive haul included capturing the coveted Betway Premiership title last season.
With the pre-season whistle blowing once more, Pirates are set to jet off to Spain in the coming days. They are scheduled to play a series of high-profile friendlies against Cordoba, Cadiz, Al Ittihad, Las Palmas, and NEOM SC.
Given the magnitude of their opponents, the Buccaneers will be tested across all departments. However, consolidating their formidable defensive unit and sharpening their attacking prowess will be the ultimate keys to defending their domestic treble.
