Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates

2022 - 4 - 6

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Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Latest INJURY updates! (The South African)

Take a look at the latest team news ahead of this afternoon's DStv Premiership clash between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates!

Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM, hopefully they don’t won’t all of their matches. “Only three points will make sense. Vincent Pule has returned to training but is unlikely to feature today following his long injury layoff.

Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates make a short trip to Emirates Airline Park where they will meet Sekhukhune United in Wednesday's PSL date.

The reverse fixture between Pirates and Sekhukhune ended with the Soweto giants winning 2-1 last November after coming from 1-0 down to overturn the deficit with two quick goals from Linda Mntambo and Kabelo Dlamini. But their league record in the last five matches is not inspiring after posting two wins, as many draws and a defeat. Fresh from completing a Caf Confederation Cup group campaign where they finished on top of their pool, Pirates are out to improve their fortunes on the local front.

DStv Premiership Report: Sekhukhune United v Orlando Pirates 06 ... (Soccer Laduma)

Sekhukhune United host Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash taking place at Ellis Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Sekhukhune currently sit in ninth spot on the log with 30 points from 23 games. Mabasa, 23. Mabaso, 23. In their last five league matches Bucs have two wins, two draws and one loss. Pirates have been busy playing in the CAF Confederation Cup and have now reached the quarter-final stage having drawn their last game 0-0 against Al-Ittihad on Sunday at Orlando Stadium. In their last match on 2 April, Sekhukhune drew 1-1 against Stellenbosch FC in the Cape.

Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune to keep their runners-up hopes alive (TimesLIVE)

Fortune Makaringe scored the winner for Pirates, profiting from a poor clearance by Sekhukhune goalkeeper Ayanda Dlamini in the 82nd minute. Pirates co-head ...

Deon Hotto made things difficult for the Buccaneers when he had his weak penalty saved by Dlamini in the 64th minute. Pirates had possession but it was what they did with it, especially in the final third, that let them down. Such was the poor attacking by both sides that they finished the entire first 45 minutes without a shot on target.

Makaringe strikes late to earn Pirates a vital victory (Citizen)

Fortune Makaringe's late goal earned Orlando Pirates a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in a DStv Premiership match at Ellis Park on Wednesday night.

But, there were moments when Pirates looked dangerous through Paseka Mako and Bandile Shandu on the flanks. Next up for the Buccaneers will be a clash against a struggling Baroka FC on 12 April away from home, with Bakgaga on a mission to escape the relegation zone, while Sekhukhune will play host to TS Galaxy on the 16th of April. Pirates would go on to get a glorious chance after getting a penalty thanks to the great work by Siphesihle Ndlovu, but Hotto stepped up and Ayanda Dlamini guessed the right way to keep the scores level.

Orlando Pirates fortunate as Makaringe scores late winner against ... (Independent Online)

Substitute Fortune Makaringe scored a superb 82nd minute winner as Orlando Pirates claimed all three points from their game against Sekhukhune United on ...

The two teams started the second half with a high tempo, but their defensive units closed down the pockets of spaces at the back. With the progression of the game, Pirates tried to huff and puff. After playing to a 1-all draw in their last meeting, the two teams knew that all that was key from this match were the full points.