Orlando Pirates play hosts to Sekhukhune United in their Betway Premiership opener on Saturday evening.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United
Date: 09 August 2025
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Abdeslam Ouaddou made a winning start to his reign with the Buccaneers, who registered a 2-0 win over Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals last weekend.
New Pirates signing Oswin Appollis also introduced himself to the fans in style by picking up a goal and an assist against his former side.
Sekhukhune were also involved in MTN8 action last weekend after rallying back from two goals down to win 3-2 against TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Bradley Grobler played a starring role on his debut for Sekhukhune by netting two goals on the night.
When these two sides last met in the league, Sekhukhune secured a 1-0 win at Orlando Stadium.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 2. Mashiloane, 5. Sibisi, 44. Mbokazi, 7. Hotto, 30. Nduli, 23. Mbule, 28. Maswanganyi, 38. Mofokeng, 12. Appollis, 42. Radiopane
Subs: 40. Dladla, 36. Sebelebele, 46. Dansin, 32. Mariko, 17. Makgopa, 18. Dlamini, 11. Moremi, 9. Mbuthuma, 3. Ndaba
Sekhukhune United: 16. Leaner, 4. Cardoso, 19. Thokolo, 25. Letlapa, 28. Matsimbi, 23. Mntambo, 15. Mkhize, 8. Monare, 7. Makgalwa, 18. Mncube, 17. Grobler
Subs: 40. Ratisani, 14. Langa, 3. Ndlovu, 31. Mokoena, 22. Mnandi, 24. Malivha, 6. Timm, 34. Ohizu, 20. Mampuru
