But the Buccaneers should have revenge in mind going into their match against the Lily Whites at Mbombela Stadium after the north London club embarrassed them 3-0 in the final of the 2007 instalment of the famous close-season tournament.
New Bucs coach Brazilian Julio Leal is happy with their preparations for the match, according to club publicist Mickey Modisane yesterday.
"So far so good in terms of the preparations for the match and the coach is upbeat about our chances against Spurs," Modisane told Sowetan yesterday.
"But I want to emphasise that we are not under any pressure to win the match. The coach and the rest of the technical staff, including players, watched the Spurs match against Chiefs on Saturday on television and we know what to expect from them."
The Ghost will have an opportunity to see Pirates's new signings tomorrow as Leal is likely to give Siyabonga Sangweni, Sameehg Doutie, Lizo Mjempu and Rudolf Bester game time.
Young goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo, who has been promoted from the development side, has also been considered.
But Moeneeb Josephs, who is fresh from a lengthy injury spell, is likely to start between the poles ahead of Senzo Meyiwa.
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"Of course losing to Chiefs was not a nice thing but I'm happy that we did not sustain any injuries from the match," Bond said.
According to Bond Bafana Bafana star Steven Pienaar is behind everybody in the team in terms of fitness after recuperating from an injury he sustained last season.
Pirates engage perennial foes Chiefs in the third match of the tournament in Port Elizabeth on Thursday night..
Source -http://Sowetanlive.co.za
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