All Eyes on Orlando Stadium: Pirates Face Gallants in Crucial PSL Clash
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
Orlando Pirates will host Marumo Gallants at Orlando Stadium on December 24, 2024, for a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match that is expected to be exciting and full of importance.
After losing to Stellenbosch recently, the Buccaneers are hoping to bounce back and unseat Mamelodi Sundowns as the league's best team. After a challenging start to the season, Gallants are attempting to get into the top eight slots.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Kick-Off Time: 15:00 (SA Time)
- Venue: Orlando Stadium
- Live Stream: DStv Now App
- TV Broadcast: SuperSport PSL Channel 202
Team Updates
Pirates will be without suspended star Patrick Maswanganyi, as well as injured players Bandile Shandu, Thabiso Lebitso, and Goodman Mosele. However, coach Jose Riveiro still has a strong squad ready to deliver.
Probable XI (Pirates):
Chaine, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Sibisi, Sesane, Makhaula, Mbatha, Dlamini, Mofokeng, Nkota, Mabasa.
For Gallants, head coach Dan Malesela is on special leave, leaving assistants Sundra Govinder and Duncan Lechesa in charge. Veterans Edgar Manaka and Xola Mlambo are expected to lead the team.
Probable XI (Gallants):
Arubi, Sikhosana, Mabotja, Nthatheni, Sithole, Msendami, Mlambo, Manaka, Shai, Mphambaniso, Khumalo.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
- Pirates: Loss to Stellenbosch in their last league outing.
- Gallants: Loss to Polokwane City.
- Last 7 meetings: Pirates 4 wins, Gallants 1 win, 2 draws.
Previous Encounters This Season:
- January 28, 2023: Gallants 0-2 Pirates (PSL)
- August 24, 2022: Pirates 1-0 Gallants (PSL)
The Buccaneers have a history of doing well against the Gallants, but they can't get too comfortable. The Gallants are determined to change their luck. Fans should expect a very exciting match as both teams try hard to win important points.
