Orlando Pirates winger Vincent Pule insists he will continue to work hard for the team no matter what position he plays on the field.

The 27-year-old was named Man of the Match after his side secured a 2-1 victory over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium over the weekend.

The Buccaneers have now moved up to second place in the Absa Premiership standings with 36 points from 20 games, trailing log- leaders Kaizer Chiefs by nine points.

However, Pule was reluctant to talk about his side’s title chances and wants to remain focused on helping the team claim maximum points in every game.

‘First of all, I want to thank God for the talent that he gave me, we played well as a team. We knew that it was going to be difficult, an away game is always difficult,’ Pule told SuperSport TV after the game.

‘But we had to pass the ball around, fortunately, we got two goals early and I think it’s working for us to score early. The spirit is good, we’re having fun, he said to us, “Go to the pitch, enjoy yourself and have fun”, but we have to defend well and stay compact. And I think it’s working for us.

‘We know we have to work hard, we have to continue with what we have now. We have to keep going, it’s good now, we won six [five] games in a row. It’s working for us, we work hard and we keep on going.

‘I have to work hard for the team, no matter where I play; I need to work hard and do it for the team. Personally, it’s all about the badge, it’s not about me. I have to do the job for the team.

‘We take it one game at a time and we keep on going.’