The celebration is in full swing as Orlando Pirates prepare to face Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership today. The match will take place at Orlando Stadium on Christmas Eve, marking the second last game of the year for both teams.
This match-up between the two teams is relatively new in the top division, as Gallants make their return to the league after a brief absence. Both teams will be eager to secure three points, with Orlando Pirates aiming to reclaim the top spot and Gallants looking to climb out of the bottom half of the table.
In their previous encounters, Orlando Pirates have had the upper hand, winning three out of the four matches played. The Buccaneers have been dominant at home, winning two games at Orlando Stadium and drawing one. Gallants were the first to score in one of the matches, but Pirates quickly turned it around to secure a 2-1 victory.
The leading goal scorer in this fixture is Kwame Peprah, who scored twice in a previous match. Paseka Mako, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, and Monnapule Saleng have also found the back of the net. Mako’s goal was the fastest in the fixture, coming just three minutes into the game.
Orlando Pirates have controlled the ball possession in all their matches against Gallants, maintaining attacking pressure and limiting their opponent’s chances. Despite the physical nature of the Premiership, the matches between these two teams have been played with good discipline, with only 13 yellow cards issued so far.
The match will kick off at 15:00 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL. Tickets can be purchased online or at select outlets across the country for those looking to attend the game.