South African giants Orlando Pirates succumbed to a 2-0 defeat in their first preseason friendly match against English club Bolton Wanderers.
As part of preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 football campaign, the Soweto giants locked horns with the English lower-tier outfit on Friday.
Using the match to fine-tune their squad for the impending season, the South African outfit fell short to Bolton as part of their summer tour.
With both coaches exhibiting their tactical prowess in the match, both teams sell good football to their fans. Pirates played both halves with different starting lineup, but still succumbed to defeat.
Bolton clinched victory thanks to goals from Warren in the 38th minute and George Johnston in the 61st minute
Orlando Pirates are expected to lock horns with Cypriot club Pafos as part of their preseason training being held in European country, Spain.
The Soweto giants are keen on making a meaningful impact in the upcoming season following a trophyless run last season.
New coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who recently took charge of the team is poised to prove with worth to the team heading into the new campaign.
