Good afternoon and welcome to the Toyota Stadium in the Free State for our coverage of this Betway Premiership clash between Siwelele FC and Orlando Pirates.
The Sea Robbers are coming off three wins, where they beat their opposition with 3-0 scorelines. They beat Chippa United 3-0 in a league fixture in August, outplayed Stellenbosch 3-0 to lift the MTN8 trophy a few days later, and outshined Lioli 3-0 in the CAF Champions League.
Siwelele, on the other hand, has endured a lean patch. They are winless in their last six matches, with five losses and a single draw to their name. The draw, a 0-0 tie at home, came against Richards Bay in August.
Their issues in front of goal will not be helped by the absence of their main striker, Samir Nurkovic, who is serving a suspension after being red carded in their 2-0 loss to Magesi.
The Buccaneers' defence, led by Mbekezeli Mbokazi, has been outstanding. They are one of the teams that has conceded the least goals this season. Pirates has not conceded in four straight matches and will be looking to extend the streak to five in a row.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Good afternoon and welcome to the Toyota Stadium in the Free State for our coverage of this Betway Premiership clash between Siwelele FC and Orlando Pirates.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
One of the PSL's oldest clubs, Orlando Pirates, crosses swords with the league's newest addition. The two sides have never gone up against each other.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Eighth-placed Pirates are looking to climb a few rungs on the log. They have won three of their five encounters, and lost two.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
The Sea Robbers are coming off three wins, where they beat their opposition with 3-0 scorelines. They beat Chippa United 3-0 in a league fixture in August, outplayed Stellenbosch 3-0 to lift the MTN8 trophy a few days later, and outshined Lioli 3-0 in the CAF Champions League.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Siwelele, on the other hand, has endured a lean patch. They are winless in their last six matches, with five losses and a single draw to their name. The draw, a 0-0 tie at home, came against Richards Bay in August.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Siwelele's debut season in the topflight is not going according to plan. They have yet to find the back of the net this season.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Their issues in front of goal will not be helped by the absence of their main striker, Samir Nurkovic, who is serving a suspension after being red carded in their 2-0 loss to Magesi.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
The Buccaneers' defence, led by Mbekezeli Mbokazi, has been outstanding. They are one of the teams that has conceded the least goals this season. Pirates has not conceded in four straight matches and will be looking to extend the streak to five in a row.
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
This is how the teams line up today:
Siwelele FC VS Orlando Pirates
Siwelele XI: 13. Ricardo Goss, 6. Gape Moralo, 27. Keabitswe Khonyane, 22. Yandisa Mfolozi, 29. Aphiwe Baliti, 16. Tebogo Potsane, 4. Pogiso Sanoka, 15. Relebogile Mokhuoane, 17. Gamphani Jones Lungu, 10. Vincent Pule, 20. Chibuike Ohizu.