Upcoming Clash
Sekhukhune United will face reigning champions Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the MTN8 semi‑final on 22 August 2026 at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The match will feature starting lineups that include Cedric Kaze’s 11‑man squad and Orlando Pirates’ 11‑man lineup.
Recent Form
Orlando Pirates entered the semi‑final after a 3‑2 win over Durban City in the first round, a match that went to extra‑time. They then drew 0‑0 with AmaZulu FC before defeating Chippa United 2‑0 in the league last weekend. Sekhukhune United also had a dramatic campaign, winning 4‑3 over AmaZulu after extra‑time to reach the semi‑finals. They followed that with a 2‑0 league victory over Polokwane City the previous weekend.
Starting XI
Sekhukhune United
1. 30. Buthelezi – Goalkeeper 2. 2. Mobbie – Right‑back 3. 4. Cardoso – Centre‑back 4. 15. Mkhize – Centre‑back 5. 29. Kazeem – Left‑back 6. 28. Matsimbi – Defensive midfielder 7. 11. Rammala – Central midfielder 8. 21. Mojela – Central midfielder 9. 45. Tlaka – Attacking midfielder 10. 31. Mokoena – Right‑winger 11. 3. Ndlovu – Left‑winger
Orlando Pirates
1. 24. Chaine – Goalkeeper 2. 5. Sebelebele – Right‑back 3. 6. Sibisi – Centre‑back 4. 7. Seema – Centre‑back 5. 7. Hotto – Left‑back 6. 29. Mthiyane – Defensive midfielder 7. 36. Mokobodi – Central midfielder 8. 48. Masilela – Attacking midfielder 9. 23. Lungu – Right‑winger 10. 12. Appollis – Central striker 11. 9. Mbuthuma – Left‑winger
Substitutes
Sekhukhune’s bench includes 16. Nsabata, 36. Ndlozi, 24. Malivha, 26. Mcaba, 12. Khiba, 7. Ramabu, 5. Nkwana, and 8. Phiri. Orlando Pirates’ substitutes feature 40. Dladla, 49. Kgositsile, 46. Dansin, 45. Msendami, 37. Zulu, 31. Pedersen, 20. Selepe, 19. Rapoo, and 8. Makhaula.
Next Encounter
This will be the first of three successive matches between the two sides, as they also meet in the Premiership on Wednesday. The outcome of the semi‑final will set the tone for the league clash later in the week.
