Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Orlando Pirates Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Patrick Maswan.. | Matches: 5, Goals: 2 |
| 7 | Deon Hotto | Matches: 7, Goals: 1 |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis | Matches: 7, Goals: 1 |
Polokwane City Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dla.. | Matches: 9, Goals: 2 |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki | Matches: 9, Goals: 1 |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramab.. | Matches: 9, Goals: 1 |
Head To Head Record
Statistics
 PFC |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goal Difference | 6 |
| 7 | Total Goals | 9 |
| 6 | Assists | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
South African Premier News
Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition.
In one of the most eventful Betway Premiership transfer windows in memory, Mamelodi Sundowns made the biggest headlines once again even without a flurry of signings, while Orlando Pirates saw plenty of movement.
After a thrilling start to South Africa's football season, the Carling Knockout could add more twists and turns when it kicks off on Friday, with Stellenbosch taking on Kaizer Chiefs in the pick of the round.
When Mohau Nkota moved from Kimberley to join Orlando Pirates around four years ago, he battled homesickness, but through a period of rapid change, as he shot up to the first team, he leaned on teammate Relebohile Mofokeng.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr says that his team's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains 'very difficult' despite being handed top spot in their qualifying group after South Africa were docked three points by FIFA.