Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Orlando Pirates Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Patrick Maswan.. | Matches: 5, Goals: 2 |
| 7 | Deon Hotto | Matches: 7, Goals: 1 |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis | Matches: 7, Goals: 1 |
Polokwane City Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dla.. | Matches: 9, Goals: 2 |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki | Matches: 9, Goals: 1 |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramab.. | Matches: 9, Goals: 1 |
Head To Head Record
Statistics
 PFC |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goal Difference | 6 |
| 7 | Total Goals | 9 |
| 6 | Assists | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
| 4 | Durban City | 9 | +3 | 15 |
South African Premier News
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