Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer relishing the chance to secure maximum points against Mamelodi Sundowns in their next Absa Premiership encounter one 17 March.

The Buccaneers failed to close the gap on log leaders Kaizer Chiefs after playing out to a goalless draw against Golden Arrows at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday.

The draw saw Pirates remain in third place in the league standings with 40 points, while Arrows are in seventh position after 23 matches played so far this season.

Speaking about his sides next Absa Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns, Zinnbauer said: ‘For me it’s a good game in another ten days, Sundowns is a top team, they play very good football, it’s [another] game like today hey,’ Zinnbauer told SuperSport TV after the game.

‘We’re happy to have the game, the supporters came and supported us and we’ll do our best.

‘We want points and it’s a special game for me in the league, we have to focus, I’m happy we can play.’

Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns kicks off at 7:30pm.