Orlando Pirates are under pressure to claim three points against AmaZulu, which would keep them in the title race.
Orlando Pirates enter the last-chance saloon in the title race
Despite a late equaliser from Lebone Seema against Richards Bay, Orlando Pirates will certainly view that 2-2 draw as two points dropped in the title race. They now trail Sundowns by a point, but have played an extra game. Next up is a must-win home clash against AmaZulu on Saturday, 18 April. Kickoff is at 15:00. The match will show on DStv channel 202.
Remaining Orlando Pirates fixtures
- Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Sunday, 26 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
- Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
Mofokeng buzz could be a distraction for Orlando Pirates
The current buzz around Relebohile Mofokeng is understandable. The 21-year-old winger-cum playmaker bagged a hat-trick in Pirates’ 6-0 rout of TS Galaxy, and is expected to play a central role for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup in the Americas. Not a day goes by that publications aren’t speculating as to where he might be playing his club football next season. Some doomsday Pirates fans half expect Rele to turn out for Sundowns. Most Bucs fans would love to have him stay another season, and then move to Europe for a hefty fee, especially if he shines on the global stage at world football’s biggest tournament.