Orlando Pirates vs Al-Ittihad: How to watch the match on TV

Orlando Pirates wrap up their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign with a clash against Al-Ittihad on Sunday.

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Kick-off at Orlando Stadium is at 18:00.

The Buccaneers head into this encounter already certain of a place in the quarter-finals as they sit top of Group B with 12 points from five games.

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All they need is a draw against Al-Ittihad to finish top of the group, and if they lose on the night, Pirates would drop to second with the Libyan club topping the group.

Now, for Pirates to perhaps avoid facing the big guns in the quarter-finals, they need to avoid defeat and one should expect them to field their strongest possible line-up.

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However, a few of their fringe players could be given a run in the second half provided Pirates are in control of the game and the scoreline.

Pirates have confirmed the absence of two of their midfielders in Vincent Pule and Goodman Mosele for this encounter against Al-Ittihad.

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Pule is yet to fully recover from a grade III tear of the quad injury suffered in October 2021 while Mosele is suspended for the clash.

ORLANDO PIRATES VS AL-ITTIHAD: HOW TO WATCH THE GAME ON TV IN SOUTH AFRICA

This match between Pirates and Al-Ittihad will be screened LIVE on SuperSport Variety 3 channel 208, the South African club confirmed.

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The game will also be available on SABC Sport on DTT channel 4, Openview 124 and on Telkom ONE, the public broadcaster said.

What this means is that those who don’t have access to both the DStv and Open View will not be able to watch the game.

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However, The South African will bring you a live blog to ensure that you don’t miss any action from the Orlando Stadium.