Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Mako and Hotto superb against JS Saoura

Produced a solid display - dominating his area.

Ofori pulled off several important saves including a fantastic stop denying Aimen Lahmeri in the first-half and another fine save to deny Ismail Saadi in the dying minutes of the game.

Produced one of his best displays as a Bucs player.

Most of Bucs' attacks were launched through Mako's left flank and he linked up with Deon Hotto to a deadly effect. Mako also did a great job man-marking Oussama Bellatreche.

Deployed as a right-back and he put in a good performance.

Nyauza played well defensively - making vital interceptions and clearances. The bulky defender didn't offer much going forward, but he broke the deadlock when he headed home Deon Hotto's set-piece.

The ever-reliable Nigerian was in good form once again.

Ndah went about his business as usual - dominating his aerial duels and making crucial interceptions while playing some accurate passes into midfield.

Played well on his return to the team.

Jele mopped up all the loose balls around his area, and looked tidy in possession as he captained the Buccaneers to their third successive win across all competitions. 

Caught the eye while operating as a holding midfielder.  

Mabaso helped keep possession and knit passes together while also making well-timed tackles to ensure that the Bucs defence is protected. 

A key to the balance of the team on the night. 
Mosele carried the ball forward with elan and displayed his ability in attacking transition. However, he was sent off was after collecting two yellow cards within seven minutes. 

It was a terrific performance from the Namibian star.
Hotto was at the heart of everything good stemming from the Buccaneers offensively as his penetrative runs and delivery from set-pieces created big problems for Saoura. 
His well-taken free-kick was headed home by Nayuza for the opening goal. 

Redeployed to right-wing and he flourished.
Shandu kept Saoura left-back Abderrazak Khelifi busy with his pace and directness which saw him provide the assist for Pirates' second goal. 

Continues to establish himself as a key attacker for Bucs.
Dlamini was strong on the ball and had a lively attacking presence. The former Bloemfontein Celtic star also showed good composure in front of goal when he scored Bucs' second goal. 

Did not have a good game against the Eagles.
Peprah struggled to make an impact offensively, but he did make important clearances when Bucs were defending set-pieces and he was substituted towards the end of the game.

Introduced in the 70th minute and he spent most of his time in Bucs' half as the visitors contained the Saoura and he never offered much going forward.

Fought hard for possession in midfield and played some accurate passes having been introduced in the 77th minute.

Came on in the 84th minute and it was too late to warrant a rating.