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Lioli vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Bucs' CAF continental assignment this weekend agaisnt the Basotho outfit.

Orlando Pirates are set for a massive CAF Champions League test against Lesotho heavyweights Lioli on Saturday.

Bucs asked for their Premier Soccer League game against Magesi to be postponed for the players to be fresh and fit for this fixture.

Both teams are aware that a positive result in the first preliminary round will be vital in their bid to advance.

GOAL provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the clash between Lioli and Pirates, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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    Kick-off time

    Game:Lioli  vs Pirates
    Date:September 20, 2025
    Kick-off:15h00
    Venue:Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
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  • How to watch Lioli vs Pirates online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now App, SABC+SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202, SABC

    Or you can follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here

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    Lioli team news

    Ahead of the match, Lioli coach Bongani Maseko did not update on any concerns about players, but insisted all are psyched and ready for the fixture.

    “Our players have responded very well in training. The focus and intensity have been excellent because they know what a big clash against Orlando Pirates means," he said as quoted by SABC.

    "We are building momentum, and the atmosphere in camp is very positive. Our plan is to make sure we take advantage of every moment of the game and give ourselves the best possible chance going into the second leg," he concluded.

    Lioli Probable XI: Huni, Hlephole, Mphalaole, Tsoanelo, Posholi, Sechaba, Mohapi, Klaas, Marabe, Mokoqola, Makuru

  • Pirates news & squads

    It is not yet clear whether Tapelo Xoki is fit again after being involved in an accident recently.

    Olisa Ndah is still training but it is not clear whether he is ready to be involved. But Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi is ready to start.

    Pirates Probable XI: Chaine, Lebitso, Hotto, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Nduli, Mbatha, Mbule, Sebelebele, Mofokeng, Mabasa

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    Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates are growing from strength to strength; they have won their last three Premier Soccer League games and recently beat Stellenbosch to win the MTN8 for the fourth consecutive time.

    Lioli started their Lesotho top-tier with a massive 5-0 win over Members FC, meaning they can't be underrated.

    In the head-to-head record, this is the first time the two teams are meeting in the competition.

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