Bucs have the 'best players'

Johannesburg - Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios says no team can challenge his championship-seeking side in terms of player quality.

"We have the best players here at Pirates," Palacios said on Wednesday.

"No-one can challenge us in that department."

The Buccaneers are looking to defend their league crown and secure a successive trophy treble by the end of the season.

Pirates could secure the Premiership crown on Saturday, should they beat Bloemfontein Celtic and their fellow challengers - Moroka Swallows, Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United - draw or lose their respective matches.