Orlando Pirates will be well represented when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in the Ivory Coast next week. Image: @OrlandoPirates /Twitter

MTN8: Pirates return to Durban – FIVE things we expect

Have we ever had so much football in one month? Orlando Pirates face Royal AM in the MTN8 in what is their 7th game in August.

by Siseko Gwegwe

26-08-2022 12:39

in Premier Soccer League

Orlando Pirates will be well represented when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in the Ivory Coast next week. Image: @OrlandoPirates /Twitter

Rest is scarce for Orlando Pirates players and staff. The mighty Sea Robbers are back on the matchday green grass on Saturday.

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ROYAL AM vs ORLANDO PIRATES IN THE MTN8

Following six league games that have placed Jose Riveiro’s team at the top of the table, the Soweto giants turn to cup football.

It is the MTN8 quarter-finals against Dan Malesela’s AM eThekwini. This means we can’t accept a draw result. There has to be a winner into the semi-finals by Saturday evening.

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So what we should expect from the exciting event?

FIVE THINGS WE EXPECT

The return of Thembinkosi Lorch from rest or injury? It’s not clear
Massive crowd turnout at the Chatsworth Stadium
Royal AM’s Thabo Matlaba to make an appearance against his former club
Zakhele Lepasa to get another start after impressing against Marumo Gallants
Thabang Monare and Ben Motshwari to rest Miguel Timm and Goodman Mosele.