Pirates With A Chance To Go Top

Orlando Pirates will have the chance to go top of South Africas Betway Premiership when a trio of matches is played across the country on the evening of Wednesday 8 January 2025.

Pirates will look to take advantage of log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns absence their scheduled clash against TS Galaxy on Tuesday has been postponed and go to the top of the standings if they can defeat hosts Cape Town City.

The Buccaneers continued their fine form this past weekend with a 3-0 home win over Stade dAbidjan of Ivory Coast, a result which has taken them to within touching distance of a quarterfinal berth in the CAF Champions League.

I think it was an extraordinary performance in every phase, not allowing our opponents to play at all, said Pirates coach Jose Riveiro. We managed to do our pressing very well throughout 90 minutes and played well from the build-up. I think its a really positive game for the team.

As for Cape Town City, they defeated Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 on Sunday in their first match under new coach Muhsin Ertugral. The veteran tactician wants his team to forget their result against the Amakhosi as they prepare to take on the Buccaneers.