Orlando Pirates Face Golden Arrows in Crucial PSL Clash
Orlando Pirates will travel to Mpumalanga Stadium on Wednesday as they take on Golden Arrows in a crucial Premier Soccer League (PSL) encounter. With the Buccaneers trailing league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by nine points, every match is a must-win if they hope to stay in the title race.
Match Details
- Fixture: Golden Arrows vs. Orlando Pirates
- Date: February 19, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 (SA Time)
- Venue: Mpumalanga Stadium
- TV & Streaming: SuperSport PSL (Channel 202), DStv Now
Team News and Possible Line-ups
Golden Arrows
Co-coaches Musa Bilankulu and Kagisho Dikgacoi will have a full squad available, as no player is suspended. However, midfielder David Lukhele remains a fitness concern.
Possible XI: Watenga, Shitolo, Theron, Phillips, S Cele, Dube, Sibeko, Sibisi, Ndeandwe, B Cele, Van Rooi.
Orlando Pirates
The Buccaneers will be without Thabiso Sesane due to injury, while midfielder Kabelo Dlamini is suspended after accumulating four yellow cards. Coach Jose Riveiro may have a decision to make regarding Monnapule Saleng, who has been out of action in recent weeks.
Possible XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Mako, Sibisi, Xoki, Makhaula, Ndlondlo, Maswanganyi, Nkota, Mofokeng, Mabasa.
Current Form & Head-to-Head
Golden Arrows are struggling, having failed to win any of their last three PSL matches. They currently sit 11th in the league standings.
Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in their last league outing but bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Baroka in the Nedbank Cup.
Head-to-Head (Last Season):
- April 4, 2024: Pirates 7-1 Golden Arrows (PSL)
- December 17, 2023: Golden Arrows 1-2 Pirates (PSL)
What’s at Stake?
For Pirates, this match is an opportunity to close the gap on Sundowns and maintain their title ambitions. Meanwhile, Arrows will be eager to turn their form around and move up the table.
With both teams having much to play for, fans can expect an intense battle at Mpumalanga Stadium.
