Fresh off an impressive win in Algeria against Belouizdad, Orlando Pirates return to the bread and butter of the Betway Premiership.
Upcoming fixtures for Orlando Pirates
Jose Riveiro’s men have two league encounters to prepare for in the next two weeks and they’ve also got the visit of African champions Al Ahly on 06 December. Get that in the diary. Pirates’ most imminent challenge is a meeting with Stellenbosch, undefeated in their last four matches, conceding only one goal in that sequence. Pirates have already beaten Stellies this season with a 3-1 triumph in the MTN8. Scorers that day were Monnapule Saleng, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Relebohile Mofokeng.
- Pirates vs Stellenbosch: Sat, 30 November, 15:30
- Gallants vs Pirates: Tue, 03 December, 19:30
- Pirates vs Al Ahly: Fri, 06 December, kickoff time TBC
Injury updates on 10 players
Injured trio Olisa Ndah, Zakhele Lepasa and Goodman Mosele all remain on the sidelines for Jose Riveiro’s side. However, seven players have returned to training. Next up for the Sea Robbers is a Betway Premiership clash with Stellenbosch on Saturday 30 November at 15:30. Pirates remain atop the standings with a flawless record of seven wins from seven matches.
Nkota comes up clutch for Pirates on the big stage
Talented teenage winger Mohau Nkota bagged himself a brace as Pirates got themselves off to the perfect start in the Caf Champions League with a 2-1 win at Belouizdad. Nkota scored in the 5th and 27th minutes while Khanyisa Mayo pulled one back for the Algerian hosts. Relebohile Mofokeng, now a relative veteran at 20 years old, assisted both of Nkota’s strikes.
Champions League fixtures
Jose Riveiro’s side will relish a home match against defending African champions Al Ahly on the weekend of 6-8 December before rounding out 2024 with a trip to Côte d’Ivoire to face Stade D’Abidjan on the weekend of 13-15 December. Stade D’Abidjan visit Pirates on the weekend of 3-5 January 2025 before Belouizdad lands in Soweto for a meeting on the weekend of 10-12 January. Matchday 6 is arguably the toughest assignment of the entire group when Pirates meet Al Ahly in Egypt on the weekend of 17-19 January.
Will the Ses Robbers go all the way in the league this season?
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