Sekhukhune United welcome Orlando Pirates to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium for the first-leg of their MTN semi-final encounter on Saturday afternoon.
The Buccaneers are looking to make it five consecutive MTN8 Cup triumphs by lifting the title this season however, standing in their way today is a tricky test in Cedric Kaze’s Babina Noko side.
Sekhukhune booked their place in the semi-finals via a thrilling 4-3 victory over AmaZulu while Orlando Pirates narrowly snuck past Durban City in their quarterfinal fixture.
Sekhukhune vs Pirates: Starting lineups
Sekhukhune XI: Buthelezi, Mkhize, Kazeem, Matsimbi, Mobbie, Cardoso, Rammala, Tlaka, Mojela, Mokoena, Ndlovu.
Subs: Nsabata, Ndlozi, Malivha, Mcaba, Khiba, Ramabu, Nkwana, Phiri, Mahlangu.
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Mthiyane, Mokobodi, Lungu, Masilela, Appollis Mbuthuma.
Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Dansin, Msendami, Zulu, Pedersen, Selepe, Rapoo, Makhaula.
Key match details
Action at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium is scheduled to get underway at 15:00. Today’s fixture is the first of two legs, meaning no extra-time will be played should the match end in a draw.
The blockbuster MTN8 semi-final will be televised live on SuperSport PSL as well as SABC1. The second semi-final will take place tomorrow between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows and the second-legs will be played next weekend.
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