Orlando Pirates take on Chippa United in the Betway Premiership looking to end on a high before the international break.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Chippa United v Orlando Pirates
Date: 31 August 2025
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The Soweto giants returned to winning ways on Tuesday evening after defeating Orbit College 1-0 at Orlando Stadium.
The Buccaneers currently sit in ninth position, but they could rise as high as fourth spot if they secure victory.
Chippa, meanwhile, find themselves in early-season trouble as they are winless in their opening four matches.
The Chilli Boys are set to be under management as Luc Eymael takes charges this afternoon.
Since drawing with Mamelodi Sundowns on the opening day, Chippa have suffered three straight defeats.
Here's how they line up:
Chippa United: 23. Nwabali, 25. Kammies, 4. Fasika, 30. Molaoa, 27. Modise, 21. Seabi, 8. Mfecane, 17. Philander, Sithole, Mini, 9. Figuareido
Subs: 1. Sithole, 45. Ntsundwana, 19. Peters, 18. Magwaza, 15. Tshobeni, 35. Majadibodu, 10. Matrose, 28. Madingwana, 2. Gamaldien
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 33. Seema, 44. Mbokazi, 7. Hotto, 37. Lebitso, 30. Nduli, 16. Mbatha, 28. Maswanganyi, 36. Sebelebele, 12. Appollis, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 27. Xoki, 3. Ndaba, 26. Shandu, 15. Nemtajela, 23. Mbule, 38. Mofokeng, 11. Moremi, 19. Mabasa
