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The 50-year-old strategist expects a difficult match against the former Angolan champions, who are hoping to cause a surprise.
Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer says he has done his homework at Sagrada Esperanca ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup match.
Esperanca will host the Buccaneers in the first round first leg in Angola on December 22.
The Angolan club advanced to this stage after their preliminary round opponents Mbabane Swallows of Eswatini withdrew from the competition for financial reasons.
Zinnbauer revealed that they have footage of Esperanca in action and has since come up with a game plan.
“We have information about the team and we know what we have to do against them,” Zinnbauer told the media.
“It will not be an easy game for us because away games are always difficult on the continent.
“The opponent is not that bad and it looks good because I have observed them together with the other coaches when we analyze them.”
The Pirates maintained their unbeaten record this season by securing a 1-0 victory over Chippa United in a PSL game at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.
It was the Buccaneers’ last league game of the year and Zinnbauer said they can now focus on their continental meeting with Esperanca.
“We have the information we need. The focus was on the match against Chippa, “added the German mentor.
“And as of Thursday we begin preparations for our next match against them. [Esperanca]. “
Established in 1976, Esperanca is no stranger to continental football, having participated in the Caf Champions League twice in 2005 and 2006.
However, they will make their debut appearance in the Confederation Cup.
The Dundo-based team participated in the former Caf Cup and the Caf Cup Champions Cup, but the tournaments merged to form the Confederation Cup in 2004.
