It’s getting to the business end. Here are details of the massive Orlando Pirates fixtures coming up for your diary.
Orlando Pirates prep for Champions League semis
Next up for the Sea Robbers is the first leg of a massive Champions League semi-final against Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC. This clash takes place at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 19 April at 18:00. The second leg is on Friday, 25 April in Egypt.
Sunderland chase Orlando Pirates superstar duo
Northeast English giants Sunderland, currently scrapping to fight their way back into the Premier League, are keen on two Bucs stars. The ‘Black Cats’ were relegated from the top-flight in 2016-2017. However, they’ve been there and thereabouts in the promotion places from the Championship ever since. They’re currently fourth with four games to play and already guaranteed a semi-final playoff place.
Makhaula will be key for Orlando Pirates in the big games
Speaking on SuperSport TV at the weekend, Gavin Hunt believes Teboho Mokoena is the best player in the land, but his favourite Orlando Pirates player might surprise you. Meanwhile, he’s not convinced Lucas Ribeiro would shine at a smaller club.
“Ribeiro scores goals, but if you put him in Magesi, he will struggle. He would need to work harder there,” Hunt said on SuperSport TV.
“Teboho Mokoena is the best player in South Africa.
“At [Orlando] Pirates, the best player is the boy in the middle. I can’t say his name. It starts with an M. Makha… something. [Makhehleni Makhaula]. He is the best at Pirates. He is the glue.”
Can Pirates claim a first-leg aggregate lead against Pyramids?
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