Magesi FC face Orlando Pirates without suspended key midfielder Motsie Motima in a PSL match

Motsie Motima suspension will weaken Magesi FC when they face Orlando Pirates today.

The Magesi FC defensive midfielder has been a vital cog for the Limpopo side as they pursue survival in the Betway Premiership.

Dikwena Tsa Meetsi are in the relegation quagmire and have showed signs of improving in the second half of the season but are not completely out as yet.

Magesi are at the bottom of the standings with 21 points, one less than 15th placed Marumo Gallants and two less than 14th placed Orbit College.

So this match against Pirates is a must win of sort.

Maximum points in their last three matches will ensure safety for the Allan Freese men but today against Pirates, they will be without Motima, an important player for them.

Motima is serving suspension for today's match and he missing a crucial game as Pirates are title chasers with maximum points their mission.

Pirates are three points behind Mamelodi Sundowns as the title race intensifies and the match Peter Mokaba is a must win.

The match starts at 8pm.