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Orlando Pirates fans have every reason to feel concerned looking at their team’s fixtures that lie ahead until the end of the season. Photo: Twitter @OrlandoPirates

Orlando Pirates v Maritzburg United: DStv Premiership – Friday, 17 February

Orlando Pirates will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership on Friday, 17 February.

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Orlando Pirates fans have every reason to feel concerned looking at their team’s fixtures that lie ahead until the end of the season. Photo: Twitter @OrlandoPirates

Orlando Pirates will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership on Friday, 17 February.

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Kick-off at the Orlando Stadium is at 19:30.

The Buccaneers head into the clash on the back of a 1-0 defeat to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, but they remain within three points of the top three.

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The fourth-placed Soweto giants won three in a row prior to their loss to Masandawana and could break into the top three with a victory.

Meanwhile, the Team of Choice are embroiled in a relegation battle as they now occupy 15th position.

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Maritzburg United lost 1-0 against Chippa United prior to their most recent 1-1 draw with AmaZulu and are only three points clear of bottom side Marumo Gallants.

A win would be a huge boost to Maritzburg United as it could launch them up to 10th position, as the bottom seven sides are separated by only five points.

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