'They have the potential to challenge Sundowns to the wire'

With former Orlando Pirates captain Benson Mhlongo backing the side to be part of a title race that will go down to the wire, readers have shared their honest thoughts on the matter. Check it out!

What's the story? 

Mhlongo stated that Jose Riveiro's side are capable of pushing leaders Mamelodi Sundowns until the end of the DStv Premiership in a title battle. 

Check out what the KickOff readers had to say about it!

"Inconsistency is Pirates biggest problem. They have the potential to challenge Sundowns to the wire only if they can improve on that. Mhlongo's both clubs legend so what he's saying isn't farfetched because the closest team to Sundowns currently but like I said, they should bring home more positive results," says Eric Vuso

"Let's be honest this League campaign is already done and dusted... Coaches need to use this season as a platform to try out new combinations and to scout for possible fresh recruits SUNDOWNS have already bagged this campaign PERIOD... better luck all other 15 teams next season...." says Simphiwe Dlamini. 

"Not when they’re playing draws against Cape Town Spurs…These guys are dreaming," says Kele Waha Mokoena. 

"For as long as they play seriously against the champs only and go on to loose against the likes of spurs, they must forget about the league and focus on cups. Win 3 games and be in the Final that's it," says Victor Luyanda Hlatshaneni. 

"Let's stop dreaming guys. Out team lacks consistency. Come next game it's a lose or draw. They are still celebrating the derby win. They don't learn from past mistake. If they fail to beat Cape Town Spurs...come on," says Wandile Ngema. 

"I'm a Pirates fan but no Benny it's not happening anytime soon we are too inconsistent. We should have