Orlando Pirates will be aiming to keep their title hopes alive when they host Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns this afternoon.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns
Date: 16 March 2025
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Time: 15h30
The Buccaneers' title hopes suffered a blow after being held to a goalless draw by Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday.
On the same night, Sundowns defeated AmaZulu 2-0 and extended their lead over the Soweto giants to 18 points.
Pirates can take comfort from the fact that they have four games in hand but they know nothing less than three points will suffice today.
The two sides recently met at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, as the Brazilians ran out 4-1 winners in February.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: 34. Chaine, 5. Sibisi, 27. Xoki, 44. Mbokazi, 3. Van Rooyen, 7. Hotto, 8. Makhaula, 16. Mbatha, 18. Dlamini, 38. Mofokeng, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 42. Radiopane, 33. Nkota, 29. Mako, 26. Shandu, 23. Maela, 20. Mosele, 9. Mabasa, 15. Ndlondlo
Mamelodi Sundowns: 30. Williams, 25. Mudau, 20. Kekana, 32. Suarez, 6. Modiba, 4. Mokoena, 11. Allende, 44. Adams, 10. Ribeiro, 13. Rayners, 38. Shalulile
Subs: 1. Onyango, 42. Khoza, 27. Morena, 13. Lunga, 15. Aubaas, 35. Maema, 46. Letlhaku, 17. Matthews, 9. Sales
