Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 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 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 16 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
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
The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.
Ligue 1 club Lille announced the signing of South Africa left-back Thato Sibiya on loan with an option to buy from Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
After Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum that SAFA put in place a viable plan for the rollout of VAR technology or face a recall of funds, the association acknowledged delays, but said the money remains secure.
South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).
After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.