Orlando Pirates face Sekhukhune United again in Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United will meet for the second time in four days when they contest a Betway Premiership fixture at Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday evening.

The match, scheduled for 25 August 2026, comes shortly after Pirates secured a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. That result gave the Buccaneers the advantage in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final.

Pirates now turn their attention back to the league, where they begin the fixture at the top of the standings. Their most recent Betway Premiership match ended in victory against Chippa United, leaving them in first place as they prepare for another demanding encounter with Sekhukhune.

Sekhukhune, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their previous league result and claim consecutive wins in the competition. They beat Polokwane City 2-0 in their last league outing.

The Buccaneers will not have attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi available for the match. Maswanganyi has completed a move to Bahrain Premier League club Alkhaldiya Sports Club.

Pirates have named their starting XI for the meeting, while Sekhukhune United’s line-up is yet to be confirmed.

Orlando Pirates starting XI

24. Chaine; 37. Zulu, 36. Seema, 7. Hotto, 36. Sebelebele; 33. Mokobodi, 29. Mthiyane, 48. Masilela; 45. Msendami, 12. Appollis, 45. Radiopane.

Substitutes: 32. Dladla, 43. Chabatsane, 19. Rapoo, 20. Selepe, 26. Mmolai, 47. Ngwato, 49. Kgositsile, 23. Lungu, 31. Pedersen.

Sekhukhune United starting XI

To be confirmed.

The sides’ latest meeting at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium was decided by a single goal, with Orlando Pirates taking a narrow lead into the remainder of the MTN8 semi-final contest. Tuesday’s match will instead count towards the Betway Premiership standings, with Pirates defending their position at the summit and Sekhukhune pursuing another league victory.

The Buccaneers’ success over Chippa United was their latest league result before this return fixture, while Sekhukhune’s 2-0 win over Polokwane City provided momentum ahead of their trip to Orlando Amstel Arena.

The match is listed for live coverage, with the encounter offering both teams an immediate opportunity to strengthen their respective league campaigns after Saturday’s cup meeting.