Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands has praised his side, saying it’s amazing to be part of the current crop of players at the club.

The Buccaneers claimed their sixth consecutive win in the Absa Premiership when they secured a late victory over Black Leopards at the Thohoyandou Stadium through a late own goal from Thabiso Mokoena.

Pirates have now replaced Mamelodi Sundowns in second place with 39 points, six points behind rivals Kaizer Chiefs after 20 matches played so far this season.

Sandilands, who kept a clean sheet in their last game, is enjoying life at Pirates this campaign and praised the club for what they have accomplished so far this season.

‘I don’t know where to begin, it’s just amazing what this team is doing, it’s just amazing to be a part of this team. I mean it’s not just me to deserve this [award], it’s the whole team,’ Sandilands told SuperSport TV post-game.

‘The effort from the top to the bottom – the coaches, the players, everybody. Orlando Pirates, this is the place to be, we just gotta continue, remain humble. We know that this is such a hard place to come.

‘Like I said, it’s just amazing what’s happening in the team right now, we can come here and get the three points.

‘Credit should go to our goalkeeper coach, we push each other in training, like I said, it’s a team effort. I’m just grateful for the three points today, hopefully, we can continue to push on. Very grateful.’