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Pirates & Sekhukhune Starting XI’s Announced

Sinethemba Sithole

Sinethemba Sithole

November 7, 2026

Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have named their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal clash at Orlando Amstel Arena.

The two sides are set to meet for the fourth time this season, having already faced each other on three occasions – twice in the MTN8 and once in the Betway Premiership.

The Buccaneers have dominated the previous encounters, claiming victory in all three matches. 

Pirates defeated Babina Noko twice at home – Orlando Amstel Arena and once away at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Sekhukhune head into this encounter looking to bounce back from a disappointing Betway Premiership defeat against Milford United last weekend.

Pirates, on the other hand, are enjoying an impressive run of form, having won their last five matches across all competitions.

Pirates Starting XI: 𝗣𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗜:

Chaine, Lungu, Seema, Zulu, Hotto, Selepe, Mokobodi, Masilela, Padime, Moremi, Mbuthuma.

Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Derbyshire, Luthuli, Mthiyane, Mmolai, Rapoo, Appollis, Sigomoshe.

Sekhukhune Starting XI: Sapunga, Matsimbi, O’Neill, Mcaba, Rammala, Mkhize, Khupe, Mokoena, Muzeu, Ndlovu, Ohizu.

Subs: Buthelezi, Mobbie, Kazeem, Cardoso, Sangweni, Mojela, Makubo, Phiri, Nkwana.