All Stars FC

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All Stars FC vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel ... (Goal.com)

After other traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns won their opening games of this competition, the Buccaneers now want to follow suit.

While Pirates have been struggling for consistency this season, it is also the same story with All Stars who are sixth on the NFD table. [ Mamelodi Sundowns](https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/public-school-messi-saleng-is-orlando-pirates-left-footed-lorch-fans-impressed-after-stellenbosch-masterclass/blt1b81ab410826ff5a) while All Stars have not recorded victory in their last two games which ended in a draw and a defeat. Both Pirates and All Stars go into this match on the backdrop of being winless in their last respective matches. Midfielder Thabiso Sesane who is on loan at All Stars is allowed to play against his parent club. The Premier Soccer League title appears out of reach for Pirates and Nedbank Cup triumph is still possible. [Round of 32 date ](https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/all-stars-vs-orlando-pirates/news/6a9etsu0ta8zq1ggwuyc24hzo)with National First Division side All Stars FC.

Orlando Pirates beat minnows All Stars to advance in Nedbank Cup (Independent Online)

The Pirates team showed five changes from the side that went down narrowly to Mamelodi Sundowns a week ago. The big news though was the return of creative ...

It was all Pirates in the opening stages of second-half play and All Stars acrobatic goalkeeper Ayanda Mtshali made a raft of saves. The All Stars rear guard offered stout defence and kept their shape when Pirates ran hard at them. As expected Pirates had the better of their Motsepe Foundation Championship opponents and managed a 56% possession first-half advantage.

All Stars FC vs Orlando Pirates: How to watch the match on TV (The South African)

Bucs make a short trip to the Wits Stadium to face Motsepe Foundation Championship side All Stars FC in the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.

Pirates beat spirited All Stars and progress to Nedbank Cup last 16 (TimesLIVE)

Second-half goals by Monnapule Saleng and Thembinkosi Lorch took Orlando Pirates to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

Pirates dim All Stars to advance in Nedbank Cup | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Orlando Pirates avoided a 'cupset' with a 2-0 triumph over second-tier All Stars in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg on ...

Mtshali, Nyembe (Ndwandwe 81’), Mofokeng (Makgalwa 64’), Figareido (Hoala 82’) He replaced Kabelo Dlamini in a change which boosted the attack. Stars saw relatively little of the ball, but their solidity in defence and a rapier-like pace on the counter attack ensured that they did not allow a gradual pressure to build.

Pirates, Chiefs safely through in Nedbank Cup (African Football)

Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the 2023 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between All Stars and Orlando Pirates at the ...

The weekend’s action opened on Friday evening with Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town Spurs securing progression into the next round. At Princess Magogo Stadium, Golden Arrows had to fight off a determined challenge from Pretoria Callies to secure a 2-1 triumph after extra time. Heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have safely avoided upsets in the Nedbank Cup through Friday 10 and Saturday 11 March, with 11 clubs now through to the last 16.

Pirates beat spirited All Stars and progress to Nedbank Cup last 16 (SowetanLIVE)