Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 36': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 36'
- 46': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 46'
- 59': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
- 62': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 62'
- 63': Thabo Nkwana (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Thabo Nkwana (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 67'
- 75': Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Karabo Tlaka (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Bohlale Ngwato (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Sebastian Pedersen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 82': Thabang Mahlangu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 82'
- 84': Matome Mmolai (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 90': Sbangani Zulu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+5': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 90'+5'
Statistics
 SEK |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 6 |
| 49.9 | Possession | 50.1 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 364 | Accurate Passes | 372 |
| 443 | Passes | 459 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 16 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu  |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 48 | Simphiwe Masilela |
| 29 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 25 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 45 | Daniel Msendami |
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 29 | D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem |
| 36 | Siyabonga Ndlozi |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 12 | Thato Khiba |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.