Orlando Pirates fixtures is confirmed and set. The Soweto Giants are ready to embark on the PSL 2024/25 season with a packed schedule of fixtures across various competitions. The Buccaneers will be competing on multiple fronts, including the Betway Premier League, the CAF Champions League, and domestic cup competitions.
Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League Fixtures:
The Buccaneers will kick off their season with the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. They will face CNaPS Sport from Madagascar in a two-legged tie.
- Preliminary Round 1st Leg: CNaPS Sport vs. Orlando Pirates – Sunday, August 18, 2024
- Preliminary Round 2nd Leg: Orlando Pirates vs. CNaPS Sport – Friday, August 23, 2024
MTN8:
The MTN8 competition commenced before the start of the Betway Premiership.
- Quarter Final: Orlando Pirates defeated SuperSport United 3-1 on August 3rd, 2024
Orlando Pirates Betway Premiership Fixtures:
- Matchday 1: Orlando Pirates vs. Chippa United – Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Matchday 2: Orlando Pirates vs. Chippa United– Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Matchday 3: Cape Town City vs. Orlando Pirates – Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Matchday 4: Orlando Pirates vs. Polokwane City – Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Matchday 5: Richards Bay FC vs. Orlando Pirates – Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Matchday 6: Orlando Pirates vs. AmaZulu – Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Matchday 7: AmaZulu vs. Orlando Pirates – Friday, October 25, 2024
- Matchday 8: Orlando Pirates vs. TS Galaxy – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Matchday 9: Saturday, November 10, 2024
- Matchday 10: Wednesday, November 26, 2024
- Matchday 11: Monday, December 03, 2024
- Matchday 12: Friday, December 06, 2024
- Matchday 13: Friday, December 13, 2024
- Matchday 14: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Matchday 15: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Matchday 16: Wednesday, January 03, 2025
- Matchday 17: Monday, January 08, 2025
Orlando Pirates Fixtures: Other Competitions
Orlando Pirates will also participate in other domestic cup competitions, such as the Nedbank Cup and the Telkom Knockout. The fixtures for these competitions will be announced later in the season.
Expectations:
The team has been actively engaged in pre-season preparations, including a tour in Spain, where they played four friendly matches to fine-tune their tactics and build team chemistry. Fans have high expectations for Orlando Pirates in the upcoming season. After a period of rebuilding, the team is looking to challenge for top honours in all competitions. Their performance in the CAF Champions League will be of particular interest, as they aim to make a mark on the continental stage.
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