Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Orlando Pirates Preview: Time of kickoff, television channel, and team updates
The two traditional giants competing in the match have had contrasting results this season; the Brazilians are expected to defend their crown while the Soweto giants’ chances are minimal.
All the information you require to watch the Sundowns vs. Pirates game is provided here by GOAL, including TV stations, streaming information, team news, and more.
Kick-off time
Time: February 17, 2024
Start time: 10,00 SA Momentum
Location: Loftus Versfeld
Sundowns squad news and rosters
With Thapelo Maseko out, the Brazilians’ condition regarding player fitness is concerning.
Prior to this game, a number of Bafana Bafana players who were at the Afcon, including Khuliso Mudau, Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane, and Mothobi Mvala, would need to clear late fitness tests.
It remains to be seen if new recruits Thembinkosi Lorch, Matias Esquivel, Zuko Mdunyelwa, and Tashreeq Matthews will receive any playing time under coach Rhulani Mokwena.
Williams, Mudau, Mashego, Coetzee, Kekana, Mokoena, Allende, Lorch, Ribeiro, Zwane, Shalulile are potential sundowners in the starting lineup.
Pirates squad news and rosters
After suffering an injury in October 2023, goalie Sipho Chaine is back with the Buccaneers.
Deon Hotto, goalie Richard Ofori, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabang Monare, Evidence Makgopa, and Zakhele Lepasa are among the players that are glad that Coach Jose Roveiro’s team returned from the Afcon without any injuries.
fresh hires On Saturday, Thalente Mbatha and Thabiso Lebitso might make their debuts.
Chaine, Makaringe, Hotto, Xoki, Maela, Ndlondlo, Timm, Maswanganyi, Saleng, Mofokeng, and Makgopa are potential pirates in the XI.
Head-to-head and recent form
With three games remaining, they lead the log by eight points.
Conversely, Pirates were unable to finish second in the standings after losing two games before the Africa Cup of Nations break.
The Buccaneers, who are now in fifth position, would like to turn things around by giving Sundowns their first league loss of the season.