Orlando Pirates are firmly on track for a historic three-peat in the Nedbank Cup after a dramatic 5-4 victory over SuperSport United in a penalty shootout, following an intense 2-2 draw over 120 minutes.
The Nedbank Cup quarter finals features a highly anticipated clash between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates, two teams with a rich history of cup rivalries.
SuperSport United’s assistant and goalkeeper coach Andre Arendse has admitted that their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash against Orlando Pirates came at the time where the club is dealing witha fair share of struggles.
19-year-old Centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi looks to have solved Orlando Pirates’ defensive scraps for Jose Riveiro with regular starters Thabiso Sesane and Olisa Ndah currently sidelined due to injuries.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has heaped praise on the club’s rising stars, particularly 19-year-old Mbekezeli Mbokazi, after his solid debut performance in the team’s 1-0 victory over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates face a crucial Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United, with the Mighty Buccaneers in desperate need of a victory to keep their title hopes alive.