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

GOAL provides all the information you need to know about Bucs' clash against Pyramids in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Orlando Pirates are the only unbeaten side in this year’s Caf Champions League, and coach Jose Riveiro will be urging his team to maintain that streak as they face Pyramids in the semi-final first leg at FNB Stadium.

The Egyptian side has struggled on the road, losing twice away from home in the competition, and the Buccaneers will be aiming to take full advantage of that poor travel form.

GOAL brings you all the key details ahead of this massive showdown between the Pirates and Pyramids.

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  • Orlando Pirates fans at FNB Stadium on March 16Backpage.

    Kick-off time

    Game:

    Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids

    Date:

    19 April 2025

    Kick-off:

    18h00

    Venue:FNB Stadium
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  • How to watch Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202

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

  • Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, January 2025.Orlando Pirates

    Orlando Pirates news & squads

    Jose Riveiro and his troops head into the clash full of confidence after booking a spot in yet another cup final this season.

    They’ll be aiming for a strong start at home against the visiting Egyptian side, Pyramids.

    However, the Buccaneers won’t be playing at their usual fortress, Orlando Stadium, as the match has been moved to FNB Stadium due to a scheduled event.

    Possible Pirates XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Xoki, Mbokazi, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Makgopa

  • Fiston Mayele, Pyramids FC, August 2024Pyramids FC

    Pyramids news & squads

    Krunoslav Jurcic has picked a strong squad to face Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

    The Pyramids coach will be hoping his side can get a positive result at the iconic FNB Stadium.

    However, he will have to do without his star forward, Ibrahim Adel, who has been in superb form this season.

    Adel has contributed 12 goals and 12 assists in just 27 appearances across all competitions.

    Possible Pyramids XI: Shenawy, Chibi, Samy, Marei, Hamdy, Karti, Fathi, Lasheen, El Sayed, Hafez, Mayele

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, April 2025Orlando Pirates

    Head-to-head and recent form

    Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC meet for the first time ever in all competitions, setting the stage for a thrilling Caf Champions League semi-final.

    The Buccaneers enter the clash full of confidence after securing a spot in the Nedbank Cup final.

    In contrast, the Egyptian side are licking their wounds following a League Cup loss and will be eager to bounce back.

    With both teams chasing continental glory, fireworks are expected at the FNB Stadium.

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