The Orlando Pirates aim to kick off a triumphant title pursuit against Sekhukhune in what promises to be a thrilling start to the season.
The Pirates are determined to unseat the consistent champions, Sundowns, who they will face in the MTN8 semi-finals.
The Sea Robbers begin their campaign against another team from the MTN8, Sekhukhune.
Pirates vs Sekhukhune key details
The matchup will take place at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 9 August at 17:30. The Sea Robbers also have a new captain this season.
Sibisi to captain Orlando Pirates
Nkosinathi Sibisi, aged 29, is set to don the captain’s armband for the Pirates in the 2025-2026 season. He played a vital role last year, teaming up with emerging talent Mbekezeli Mbokazi in central defense after Thabiso Sesane suffered a significant injury. It will be intriguing to see what unfolds when Sesane makes his return, as he could challenge the new captain for his position.That’s a nice problem for new boss Ouaddao to have, though.Sibisi made 42 appearances across all competitions last term, including 25 in the league.
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