Durban City FC are preparing for a demanding league fixture against Orlando Pirates on Thursday, building on momentum from their successful continental qualification. The Citizens progressed to the CAF Confederation Cup's Second Preliminary Round last week, defeating Rukinzo FC 3-1 on aggregate after a 2-1 second-leg victory in Burundi.
Midfielder Kyle Jurgens, who scored inside the first minute of that decisive second leg, said the squad is ready for the next challenge. "We’re looking forward to the game," Jurgens said. "It’s another important fixture for us, and after the last match, we’ve had to quickly shift our focus and prepare ourselves for what’s ahead."
Form and focus
The team's recent results provide a solid foundation. They are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, a run of three wins and two draws. That sequence includes the two-legged cup win over Rukinzo and a goalless league draw with Stellenbosch FC at Chatsworth Stadium.
Jurgens believes the positive outcomes have build a strong team spirit. "I think the group is in a good place at the moment," he added. "We’ve had some positive results and there’s confidence within the team, but we also know that every game is a new challenge."
Thursday's match at the Amstel Arena offers a chance to improve a league position of ninth, where the team has six points from five games. A look at the standings shows the scale of the task ahead in the Premiership. The focus now is entirely on Orlando Pirates, with kick-off set for 19h30 as Durban City look to extend their encouraging form.
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