Share

Preview: Jomo Cosmos v Orlando Pirates

Cape Town - Jomo Cosmos and Orlando Pirates will renew their rivalry in the Nedbank Cup when they meet at Olen Park on April 3.

Kick-off is at 15:00.

Current form

Cosmos beat National First Division side AmaZulu 3-2 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) in the previous round to advance into the last 16, while their most recent outing in the top flight league saw them claim a 1-0 win away to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Pirates beat the same Chiefs side 2-0 in the previous round of the Nedbank Cup, while their most recent outing in the top flight league was a 1-0 loss away to title-chasing Bidvest Wits.

Head-to-head history

Cosmos and Pirates have clashed in no less than 16 previous cup matches, with the Buccaneers claiming 10 wins compared to five for Ezenkosi. The teams’ most recent cup clash was in the quarterfinals of the 2009/10 Telkom Knockout, with Pirates claiming a 2-1 win.

Across all competitions since 1985, the teams have met in 66 matches. Pirates have 29 wins compared to 21 for Cosmos, while 16 matches have been drawn. The pair have met in two top flight league clashes this season: Ezenkosi won 1-0 at home in January, while the return game in Soweto last month saw the Buccaneers claim an emphatic 5-0 victory against a Cosmos team that played most of the match with just 10 men.

Nedbank Cup pedigree

Cosmos have won the Nedbank Cup just once, defeating AmaZulu in the 1990 final. They were also runners-up no less than four times: 1986, 1991, 1992 and 1996. Last season they reached the last 16 before suffering a 1-0 loss at the hands of Black Aces.

Pirates have won the Nedbank Cup eight times, and were champions as recently as 2014. They were also runners-up in 1971, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1998 and 2006. Last season the Buccaneers were knocked out in the last 16, going down 1-0 at the hands of SuperSport United.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1471 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE