While many have written Orlando Pirates off in the title race, Roger de Sa believes his side are still contenders ahead of their clash against Ajax.

De Sa’s troops – on 44 points, eight behind table-topping Kaizer Chiefs – have two games in hand over their Soweto rivals.

“We are one point better than where Pirates were last year at this stage of the season,” De Sa pointed out.

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