Orlando Pirates begin the defence of their MTN8 title against Polokwane City on Saturday afternoon.
MTN8
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City
Date: 02 August 2025
Venue: Orlando Stadium
The Buccaneers will be going in search of a fourth successive MTN8, having won it in the last three seasons under former coach Jose Riveiro.
With Riveiro leaving last season to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly, the Soweto giants officially begin the Abdeslam Ouaddou era.
Fans already got a glimpse of their new coach and signings during their pre-season camp in Spain, where they registered one win from four matches.
This afternoon's clash will also new Pirates signing Oswin Appollis come up against his former side, who managed to finish in seventh position last season.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Shandu, Hotto, Nduli, Mbule, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Radiopane
Subs: Dladla, Dansin, Sebelebele, Mariko, Xoki, Dlamini, Moremi, Mbuthuma, Mashiloane
Polokwane City: Bwire, Manthosi, Gwangqa, Nikani, Nkaki, Batlhabane, Maphangule, Mashiane, Moremi, Ramabu, Dlamini
Subs: Makhavhu, Makhubela, Motsa, Mvundlela, Goovadia, Kelepu, Sebone, Malepe, Marema
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