Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 24': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 24'
- 28': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 28'
- 45': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Yanelisa Nomandela (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Mjabulise Mkhize (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Tonny Likhona Mbunga (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
- 66': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Olwethu Cele (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 67'
- 75': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 85': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
- 87': Phakamani Ngxongo (Milford FC) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
 MIL |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 10 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 53.7 | Possession | 46.3 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 427 | Accurate Passes | 364 |
| 501 | Passes | 432 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 21 | Tackles | 31 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 14 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi  |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
Milford FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphamandla Hleza (GK) |
| 22 | Olwethu Cele |
| 5 | Vusumuzi Mthabela |
| 55 | Cebolenkosi Mthethwa |
| 14 | Sifiso Mdluli |
| 23 | Thobani Nkululeko Bhengu |
| 4 | Bhekani Mthiyane |
| 10 | Menzi Chili |
| 35 | Thabana Mabena |
| 11 | Mvelo Zikakayo |
| 50 | Khanyisani Radebe |
South African Premier News
South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana players have secured several noteworthy moves abroad.
African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host Saudi Pro League giants and Asian champions Al-Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash on Saturday.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Stanley Nwabali are back in the Nigeria squad, with coach Eric Chelle also recalling defenders Ola Aina and Benjamin Fredrick for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.