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

GOAL gives you all the details of the Nedbank Cup clash between Supersport and Pirates, including TV channels, streaming details, team news and more

José Riveiro and Orlando Pirates are aiming to defend their Nedbank Cup title, but Gavin Hunt's stubborn side stands in their way.

With a hectic schedule, Pirates are juggling league catch-up and cup ambitions, hoping to add another trophy to their 2024/25 season after winning the MTN 8.

Meanwhile, Matsatsantsa have endured a season to forget, currently sitting in 12th place.

They will be eager to reclaim their 'cup kings' tag by eliminating the Buccaneers and pushing for silverware.

The two sides enter this knockout clash with contrasting form—Pirates secured a win over Chippa United, while Hunt’s team drew with AmaZulu.

Here, GOAL provides all the details on how to watch Matsatsantsa vs the Buccaneers, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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  • Kick-off time

    Game:

    SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates

    Date:

    March 08, 2025

    Kick-off:

    15:00

    Venue:Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
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  • Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates and referee Akhona MakalimaBackpage

    How to watch SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates 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

  • Gavin Hunt, SuperSport UnitedBackpage

    SuperSport United news & squads

    Gavin Hunt has endured a frustrating season by his standards. Even reaching the last eight was a challenge, as his side needed extra time to overcome a resilient Cape Town Spurs, who are battling in the NFD.

    He will be hoping his team has recharged and can cause an upset against Pirates. However, the Pretoria side will be without Hunt on the bench, as he is suspended.

    SuperSport United Possible XI: Goss, Mobbie, Ikon, Ndebele, Lakay, Poggenpoel, Ndlovu, Lungu, Maboe, Saile, Nurkovic

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi and Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Orlando Pirates vs Chippa UnitedBackpage

    Pirates news & squads

    Pirates welcome back goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, who served his suspension in the last game.

    However, Patrick Maswanganyi is unlikely to feature as he continues to battle for fitness.

    The club has also reported progress on Olisa Ndah and Zakhele Lepasa’s recoveries.

    Meanwhile, Nkosinathi Sibisi, whose goal secured victory against Chippa United, will be unavailable due to suspension, and his leadership will be missed.

    Pirates Possible XI:Chaine, Van Rooyen, Mbokazi, Xoki, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Dlamini, Nkota, Mofokeng, Mabsasa

  • Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates have already defeated SuperSport United in a cup game this season and also secured three points in their league encounter.

    The last time United beat Pirates was in 2023, and they come into this match as underdogs.

    Bucs had a strong result in their last league outing and will be aiming to build on that momentum.

    Head-to-head record

    DateMatchCompetition

    October 10, 2024

    Pirates 2- 0 United

    PSL

    August 03, 2024

    Pirates 3 - 1 United

    Cup

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