JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 25: Warm ups prior to the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alche Greeff/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates’ perfect start to the Betway Premiership will be tested when they visit TS Galaxy on Tuesday evening at Mbombela Stadium.
Betway Premiership
Teams: TS Galaxy v Orlando Pirates
Date: 29 October 2024
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Time: 19h30
Pirates extended their 100 percent winning record since the start of the season to five matches after edging AmaZulu 2-1 last Friday thanks to a brace by 19-year-old Mohau Nkota.
The Buccaneers are currently three-points clear at the top of the table after rivals Mamelodi Sundowns, who are second, lost to Polokwane City on Sunday.
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The Soweto giants will have a chance to stretch their lead at the top to six points, before Sundowns host Cape Town City on Wednesday.
TS Galaxy, meanwhile, are still searching for their first victory in the league, after they halted their losing streak of three games, with a 1-1 draw against ten-man Marumo Gallants on Saturday.
Sead Ramovic’s charges are languishing 15th on the table with one point from four matches.
Strikers Dzenan Zajmovic and Victor Letsoalo will both be serving their second and final match suspensions for the Rockets.
Here’s how they line up:
TS Galaxy: 16. Ira, 21. Sebelebele, 4. M. Mahlangu, 25. Ndamane, 5. Kabini, 12. Khiba, 2. Mvelase, 15. Dithejane, 35. Mbatha, 19. Sibanyoni, 11. Mahlangu
Subs: 32. Ciupa, 8. Mbunjana, 28. Mgaga, 23. Munyai, 45. Seema, 14. Radebe, 33. Doyiza, 7. Sibande, 27. Masiya.
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 36. Sesane, 5. Sibisi, 2. Monyane, 7. Hotto, 16. Mbatha, 8. Makhaula, 18. Dlamini, 33. Nkota, 38. Mofokeng, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 31. Rasebotja, 29. Mako, 25. Kimvuidi, 23. Maela, 21. Tshobeni, 19. Mabasa, 15. Ndlondlo, 11. Gilberto.
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