Orlando Pirates are chasing a spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals this weekend. Here are all the details.
Orlando Pirates edge Chippa to stay in the title race
A first-half injury time goal from Nkosinathi Sibisi helped Jose Riveiro’s Pirates side to an important three points on Wednesday night. They now trail leaders Sundowns by 16 points and have four games in hand. Next up for the Sea Robbers is a Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash at SuperSport on Saturday 08 March at 15:00. Regular goalkeeper Sipho Chaine missed the Chippa clash through suspension but will return at the weekend. Will we potentially see Saleng make a surprise appearance after his withdrawal from the Bafana camp?
R73.4 million payday still on the cards
The eventual winners of the 2024-2025 Caf Champions League will win prize money of $4 million (R73.4 million). It’s a massive inventive, over and above the prestige and bragging rights that come with being the continent’s best team. Pirates face Algeria’s MC Alger over two legs in the quarter-finals in early April.
Toure’s disciplinary record doesn’t deter Pirates
According to the latest reports from Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates have reignited interest in the imposing central defender Ismaël Toure from Stellenbosch. The 27-year-old doesn’t have the best disciplinary record this season with six bookings in 15 league outings. That’s an average of one yellow card every 2.5 games.
“He (Toure) is still on the club’s (Pirates’) radar, and it’s just a matter of when the club will be taking the interest forward by making a formal offer,”
“If you look around the league, you will notice that he is one of the reliable and consistent defenders, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed as interest in his services is growing.”
Will Pirates reach the final four of the Nedbank Cup?
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