Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns

After seeing him in action at training, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro feels Kermit Erasmus will be a wonderful acquisition.

“We’re playing against a very good team, but we have a plan,” said Maela. He’s had a few experiences so far with the team, the group, and the methods, so we need to be patient. We must be patient and understand that he has just had three or four training sessions in our structure. “So that shows me he was taking care of himself so that he is ready to perform. It’s exciting games so we’ll need all of them. We need everyone because there are five league games in October, two semi-finals.

Orlando Pirates' solid defense this season has Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile a bit worried ahead of their MTN8 semi-final first leg at Orlando ...

“What we have to do is convert the chances that we will create, in every match. We respect them and we will go out there and give our best. “And their defense is difficult to score against, but a champion knocks on the door until they score.

Titleholders Mamelodi Sundowns are not going to Soweto to play for a draw in the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal against Orlando Pirates - they are going ...

“They’re a team that does better when they don’t have much of the ball. But, the statistics still say they are still a transitional team. In those meetings, Downs have completely bossed the Bucs, scoring a staggering 13 goals and conceding two goals. We’re too experienced in that space of two-legged matches and we know what is most likely to happen. “We will not go there and sit back and watch them play in front of us. “We always go to a match to win it.

Orlando Pirates will be looking to make home advantage count when they welcome Mamelodi Sundowns to the Orlando Stadium for the first leg of their MTN8 ...

Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2022 MTN8 Semifinal Orlando Pirates Press Conference at the PSL Offices, Johannesburg on the 28 September ...

We are still very hungry for the future and we are going to face the game in a very good condition,” said Riveiro. The boys have been playing well and the team is always improving. We had the chance to enjoy these full weeks before we face our opponent.

GOAL predicts Mamelodi Sundowns' starting line-up ahead of their clash Orlando Pirates in an MTN8 match on Saturday.

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Peter Shalulile, who scored 30 goals last season and leads the charts with six in the league this term for Mamelodi Sundowns, says late goals are proof that ...

“We are not thinking that this will be a first leg game. But the Brazilians, who have seven wins in all competitions, are yet to hit top gear this season. It won’t be an easy game but I believe we’ve managed to create chances all along.

The PSL has confirmed that tickets for Saturday's MTN8 semi-final first-leg tie between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are sold out.

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Tickets for Sunday’s semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs v AmaZulu FC at FNB stadium are still on sale at Ticketpro outlets countrywide. There will be no tickets sold at the stadium. A4 printed tickets will not be accepted.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is not bothered that his club struggled against Mamelodi Sundowns recently as the two sides prepare for a big fight in ...

We try to do things, every time in the same way and this time is not going to be an exception. We are not going to be different because of the opponent. So, probably nothing will be decided on Saturday and we have to understand that it's a 180-minute game.”

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will collide at Orlando Stadium in the MTN8 semi-finals, first leg at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Sundowns, on the other hand, have won this competition on four occasions and are trying to work their way up and catch up with the Soweto giants. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will collide at Orlando Stadium in the MTN8 semi-finals, first leg at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers will be at home and would want to claim a big advantage ahead of visiting the Brazilians later this month.

Cape Town - Undaunted Orlando Pirates may have a poor record against Mamelodi Sundowns, but they are determined to capitalise on home advantage at the ...

The arrival of Kermit Erasmus and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo will enhance the team’s ability to create scoring chances, which has not been a major problem this season. He has had limited game time and on occasion, his form has been a mixture of hot and cold. They should look to take the initiative from the start, and that means taking the game to Sundowns. Attacking midfield ace Thembinkosi Lorch returned from a lengthy injury lay-off six weeks ago, but he is nowhere near his best form. [Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium to once again host MTN8 final](/sport/soccer/psl/durbans-moses-mabhida-stadium-to-once-again-host-mtn8-final-237c7026-65df-42f9-baa0-22fc0907fa77) [Manqoba Mngqithi backs Sundowns' quality to prevail against Pirates](/sport/soccer/psl/manqoba-mngqithi-backs-sundowns-quality-to-prevail-against-pirates-a21da180-2a05-47ce-ac6d-03237784611f) [Shalulile ... Pirates have lost all five of their past five matches across various domestic competitions.

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says their aim is to win both legs of the MTN8 semi-final against Orlando Pirates.

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