BackpagepixOrlando Pirates are out to defend their 1-0 lead from the Caf Champions League quarter-final, first-leg when they host MC Alger at Orlando Stadium.
The Soweto giants enjoy a huge advantage of an away goal and would want to avoid a sensational collapse on home turf.
Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between Pirates and MC Alger, including TV channels, streaming details, team news and more.
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BackpageGame: | Pirates vs MC Alger |
Date: | 9 April 2025 |
Kick-off: | 18h00 SA Time |
Venue: | Orlando Stadium |
BackpageOnline Streaming | TV Channel |
|---|---|
DStv.com/DStv Now App | SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202/SABC 3 |
You can also follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here.
BackpagePlaymaker Patrick Maswanganyi is back from injury and is expected to be pulling the strings in the middle of the park.
Central defender Tapelo Xoki is expected to start for the Buccaneers after being handed just seven minutes of action in the 1-0 win over Polokwane City last weekend.
Pirates possible XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Mako, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Makhaula, Mbatha, Dlamini, Mofokeng, Hotto, Makgopa
BackpageCoach Khaled Ben Yahia has no player suspended for Wednesday's encounter and that is what he would need for such a big game.
MC Alger possible XI: Ramdane, Abdellaoui, Halaimia, Ghezala, Khelif, Benkhemassa, Tabti, Bouras, Naidji, Zunon, Bangoura
BackpageThe Buccaneers are on a six-match unbeaten streak in all competitions and they are also yet to taste defeat in the Champions League this season.
They face MC Alger who have not won their last two games and are under pressure to redeem themselves.
Head-to-head PSL record this season
Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
April 1, 2025 | MC Alger 0-1 Pirates | Caf Champions League |
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