After the break, Orlando Pirates are rusty but ready to sail to the Premiership summit

Big Blow: Orlando Pirates without talented midfielder for Sekhukhune match

Orlando Pirates will be without midfielder Masindi Nemtajela when they face Sekhukhune United on Saturday. The Buccaneers travel to Polokwane in search of maximum points as they look to reclaim top spot in the Betway Premiership. However, the 24-year-old midfielder will miss the clash after accumulating four yellow cards this season, three in the league and one in the Carling Knockout Cup final. Nemtajela has been instrumental in the heart of mi…

After the break, Orlando Pirates are rusty but ready to sail to the Premiership summit

As Orlando Pirates return to action after a long break, they aim to reclaim the top log spot, while Sekhukhune looks to bounce back from a recent defeat.

Sekhukhune defence defies title hopefuls Pirates

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler hailed his defence after a 0-0 home draw against title challengers Orlando Pirates on Saturday in the South African Premiership. “Our defence won us a point,” said Tinkler, a midfielder in the South Africa team that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations in Johannesburg. The 55-year-old coach singled out centre-backs Bright Ndlovu, who won the player of the match award, and Daniel Cardoso and goalkeeper Renaldo L…

Sekhukhune vs Pirates Line-Ups Confirmed

Sekhukhune United host league leaders Orlando Pirates at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium this afternoon in a mouth-watering Premiership return – here’s how the two sides line-up. Sekhukhune have become somewhat of a hoodoo team and beat Pirates in the reverse fixture at Orlando Stadium – which marked the first league game of their season and head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s league debut for the club. He went on to lose against his former side Marumo G…

Bucs return to action against Sekhukhune as they look to reclaim top spot

Orlando Pirates mark their return to action with a trip to Polokwane, where they will face Sekhukhune United in a Betway Premiership fixture played at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 3:30pm. The mid-season break officially comes to an end for the Buccaneers, who spent the last few weeks fine-tuning ahead of a crucial phase in their campaign. They now return to the site of their most recent competitive fixture, where they…

Big setback for Pirates before Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United

Orlando Pirates have been dealt a major setback ahead of their Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United, raising concerns before the fixture.