Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Orlando Pirates Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tshepang Morem.. | Matches: 7, Goals: 5 |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthum.. | Matches: 7, Goals: 3 |
| 25 | Boitumelo Radi.. | Matches: 5, Goals: 3 |
Mamelodi Sundowns Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners | Matches: 7, Goals: 4 |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matth.. | Matches: 10, Goals: 3 |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Mu.. | Matches: 8, Goals: 3 |
Statistics
 MSU |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Goal Difference | 19 |
| 27 | Total Goals | 21 |
| 16 | Assists | 16 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 2 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
South African Premier News
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.