Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari wants to improve on his debut performance against SuperSport United in the MTN8 on Saturday.

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The 27-year-old made his official debut over the weekend for the Buccaneers, despite crashing out of the competition by SuperSport United.

Motshwari played the full 120 minutes of a captivating encounter which saw Pirates lose 4-3 in the dreaded penalty shootout.

The versatile players says he is pleased to have made his first appearance for Pirates, but he has vowed to improved on his debut performance.

‘One cannot be happy after such a disappointing result. Especially if you consider how well we played on the night,’ Motshwari told his club’s official website.

‘On a personal level however, I am pleased to have finally made by debut for the club. Wearing that iconic Pirates jersey for the first time under the Orlando Stadium lights is stuff of dreams.

‘This is only the beginning, I aim to build on this performance and look to play more consistently in the team. At Pirates you cannot relax for a moment because of the quality of players in the team.

‘I welcome such competition though because it forces you to push yourself at all times – this can only make me a better player.’

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Orlando Pirates will next welcome Bidvest Wits to the Orlando Stadium when the two sides square off in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday with kick-off set for 19:30pm

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