Orlando Pirates take precious MTN8 semi-final first-leg lead
· The South African
Defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates took another step towards holding onto their title when they beat Sekhukhune United in the first-leg of their semi-final on Saturday.
Visit betsport.cv for more information.
The match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium finished 1-0.
Deon Hotto scored the only goal on the match in the 43rd minute.
AS IT HAPPENED | MTN8: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United
SCORE UPDATE| #WafaWafa
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) August 22, 2026
⏰75’ | @SekhukhuneFc 0 v 1 @orlandopirates
🥅 Hotto 43’
⚫⚪🔴⭐#MatchDay#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/BLKoY0y1T6
The second leg will take place on Saturday, 29 August at 15:00.
The other semi-final first-leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows will take place on Sunday, 23 August at 15:00.
Teams
Sekhukhune United
Buthelezi, Mkhize, Kazeem, Matsimbi, Mobbie, Cardoso, Rammala, Mojela, Tlaka, Mokoena, Ndlovu
Substitutes: Nsabata, Ndlozi, Malivha, Mcaba, Khiba, Ramabu, Nkwana, Phiri, Mahlangu
Orlando Pirates
Chaine, Sebelebele, Sibisi, Seema, Hotto, Mthiyane, Mokobodi, Masilela, Lungu, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Substitutes: Dladla, Kgositsile, Dansin, Msendami, Zulu, Pedersen, Selepe, Rapoo, Makhaula
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.