All eyes will be on Orlando Pirates this weekend as they take on Durban City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
The two sides met in one of the most significant matches of last season when Durban City frustrated the Buccaneers with a disciplined defensive display at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Pirates needed victory to wrap up the Betway Premiership title, but City held firm for a hard-earned 0-0 draw, forcing the Soweto giants to wait until the final day of the campaign.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side eventually secured the league title by defeating Orbit College in their last match of the season, but they will be eager to avoid another frustrating afternoon against the Durban outfit.
When do Orlando Pirates play Durban City?
Orlando Pirates host Durban City at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.
Ouaddou is expected to stick with the side that claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over Milford in the opening league match. However, the Buccaneers will be without midfielder Tito, who is unavailable for the encounter.
Orlando Pirates enter the match as favourites, but they know Durban City have already shown they can frustrate them. A win would book the Buccaneers a place in the MTN8 semi-finals and keep alive their hopes of adding another piece of silverware this season.
The Sea Robbers edged out Milford FC in their opening league match and will look to sustain their momentum on Saturday.
Here’s how Orlando Pirates can lineup against Durban City: Sipho Chaine, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto, Camren Dansin, Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Bohlale Ngwato, Evidence Makgopa.
