BackpagePSL log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns resume their title march by welcoming Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld.
It is a contest between two traditional giants who have been experiencing different fortunes this season with the Brazilians likely to defend their title as the Soweto giants' chances look slim.
Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between Sundowns and Pirates, including TV channels, streaming details, team news and more.
BackpagePix| Game: | Sundowns vs Pirates |
| Date: | 17 February 2024 |
| Kick-off: | 20h00 SA Time |
| Venue: | Loftus Versfeld |
Backpagepix| Online Streaming | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| DStv.com/DStv Now App | SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202/SABC 1 |
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SundownsThe Brazilians have a worrying fitness situation in their camp with Thapelo Maseko ruled out.
Other Bafana Bafana players who came from Afcon like Themba Zwane, Mothobi Mvala, Teboho Mokoena, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau will have to pass late fitness tests ahead of this match.
It is to be seen if coach Rhulani Mokwena will give some playing minutes to new signings Thembinkosi Lorch, Matias Esquivel, Zuko Mdunyelwa and Tashreeq Matthews.
Sundowns possible XI:Williams, Mudau, Mashego, Coetzee, Kekana, Mokoena, Allende, Lorch, Ribeiro, Zwane, Shalulile
BackpagePixThe Buccaneers welcome back goalkeeper Sipho Chaine who was injured in October 2023.
Coach Jose Roveiro is also happy that his players Deon Hotto, goalkeeper Richard Ofori, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabang Monare, Evidence Makgopa and Zakhele Lepasa came back from Afcon uninjured.
New signings Thabiso Lebitso and Thalente Mbatha could make their debut on Saturday.
Pirates possible XI:Chaine, Makaringe, Hotto, Xoki, Maela, Ndlondlo, Timm, Maswanganyi, Saleng, Mofokeng, Makgopa
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