The Nedbank Cup quarter-final match between AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates was held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa on April 13, 2024. Following the match, former Bucs goalkeeper Williams Okpara expressed his support for retaining the current squad for the upcoming season and beyond. Okpara emphasized the importance of squad stability and suggested the addition of an extra striker to enhance competition within the team. In a conversation with Soccer Laduma, Okpara, a member of the 1995 CAF Champions League-winning team, highlighted the team’s improving cohesion and urged against making changes.
He stressed the positive results achieved by the technical team and players working together, advocating for continuity by maintaining the same team for the coming seasons to allow further development and potential league title contention. Additionally, Okpara noted the strategic advantage of strengthening the squad with an additional striker, emphasizing the need for more hungry strikers to score goals and contribute to the team’s success. He also underlined the importance of having capable replacements when strikers are unavailable. Overall, Okpara expressed confidence in the team’s current performance and cohesion while advocating for strategic reinforcements to bolster the squad.