Mamelodi Sundowns face stern test in encounter against Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns have swept past all that has come before them, winning 5 of their last 5 encounters.

Amasandawana have also been in great scoring form, bagging 15 goals in their last 5 matches. Although the Brazilians have been ruthless, today presents a test for Pitso Mosimane’s charges who face Orlando Pirates.

Pirates has not had the best of season’s but the Sea Robbers have in recent weeks made progress, rising into the top 8 of the ABSA premiership, a position that will make Eric Tinkler a happy man given the Bucaneers position at the turn of the new year.

Khama Billiat, Leonardo Castro and Keagan Dolly will be players Pirates will have to keep their eye on in an encounter which promises to produce lots of excitement.

Sundowns head into Wednesday evenining’s battle seeking to consolidate their position at the summit, while for Pirates playing catch up will be on the agenda.