Orlando Pirates face a challenging month ahead as they continue their pursuit of a long-awaited Betway Premiership title, their first in 13 years. After a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium, the Buccaneers will turn their focus to their next away fixture against Sekhukhune United. The match will take place at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday evening.
Pirates will have a tough road ahead, as four of their five upcoming fixtures are away games. Following the clash with Sekhukhune, they will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in what could be their most difficult test of the season. The Sea Robbers will travel to Loftus Versfeld to face the current log leaders on Saturday, 8 February, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30. A victory in this match could see Pirates catch up to Sundowns at the top of the table, while a loss could widen the gap between the two teams.
After the showdown with Sundowns, Orlando Pirates’ schedule remains demanding. Later in the month, they will compete in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 against Baroka, followed by an away match against Golden Arrows on 19 February. The dates and venues for the Nedbank Cup fixtures are yet to be confirmed.
Here’s a look at Orlando Pirates’ confirmed upcoming fixtures:
- Sekhukhune United (5 February) – Away
- Mamelodi Sundowns (8 February) – Away
- Golden Arrows (19 February) – Away
- Cape Town City (22 February) – Home
- Marumo Gallants (1 March) – Away
Pirates will need to stay focused and deliver strong performances to maintain their push for the title as they face a series of tough encounters this month.
