A conspicuous lack of trophies will be the first talking point for sceptical SA football fans when the 49-year-old little-known German Josef Zinnbauer takes charge of Orlando Pirates as their new head coach.

Pirates have gone without silverware since their last trophy in the Nedbank Cup in May 2014...

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