Share

Preview: SuperSport United v Orlando Pirates

Cape Town - SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates will battle for a place in the final of the Telkom Knockout when they meet in the second semi-final, set for Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

SuperSport have made their way into the last four thanks to a 1-0 win over Ajax Cape Town and a penalty shootout triumph against outgoing TKO champions and cross-town rivals Mameloldi Sundowns in the last 16 and quarter-finals respectively.

Matsatsantsa are looking to qualify for a second final in the space of two years, having won their first and only Telkom Knockout title in 2014.

As for Pirates, they overcame both Golden Arrows and Highlands Park 2-1 in the last 16 and quarter-finals respectively.

The Buccaneers are looking to return to the final for the first time since a 2-1 loss to Platinum Stars in the 2013 edition. Their one and only TKO triumph arrived in 2011.

This will be the teams’ 20th cup meeting. The previous 19 have seen Pirates claim nine wins to SuperSport’s five (plus two wins on penalties for each team), but Matsatsantsa have won their last three successive knockout matches against Pirates, including a 3-2 triumph in the final of last season’s Nedbank Cup.

United also scarred the current Bucs side by handing them a stunning 6-1 whipping at the start of the month in a league clash: it equalled Pirates’ heaviest-ever defeat and saw the end of Muhsin Ertugral’s brief reign as coach.

In all, SuperSport and Pirates have crossed swords in 70 league and cup matches - the Soweto giants have recorded 31 wins and scored 95 goals compared to 22 wins and 74 goals for the Tshwane side.

In terms of current form, United come into the match on the back of two successive 1-1 draws, the most recent of which came away to Kaizer Chiefs in a league clash on Wednesday, while Bucs have won three successive matches since their humbling at the hands of Matsatsantsa.

Kick-off is at 18h00.

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!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 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