Orlando Pirates interim coach Rhulani Mokwena says he is focused on being a better coach following their recent form.

The Buccaneers have managed one win in their six matches across all competitions since Mokwena took over from Milutin Sredojevic, while playing to four draws and two defeats.

Since being appointed interim coach, Mokwena has endured a tough time at Pirates, seeing his side being eliminated from the MTN8 and Caf Champions League competition, respectively.

Speaking after their thrilling 4-3 defeat by Bidvest Wits at Moses Mabhida Stadium at the weekend, Mokwena said: ‘I cannot control people’s beliefs. I can’t control people’s perceptions [referring to his naysayers],’ Mokwena told the media.

‘I focus on trying to be a better coach every single day. The group [players] know that. The club knows how hard I work and that’s the only thing that I can control. I am feeling the love.’

The Buccaneers have conceded a total of 12 goals across all competitions so far this season, and Mokwena is disappointed that his side have conceded as many goals.

‘Before the [recent] Fifa break, we had that challenge of conceding a lot of goals and not scoring. We focused a lot on our offensive schemes, trying to find a little bit more balance and we stabilised things,’ he added.

‘We played a 0-0 draw against AmaZulu and kept a clean sheet against Golden Arrows. So, it’s disappointing we left the flood gates open [at Wits].’