Orlando Pirates FC aim to continue their unbeaten start to the domestic season when they host Durban City on Thursday. The Buccaneers sit second in the Premier Soccer League with 13 points from five games, seven points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Confidence is high following their 3-1 victory over Mauritian side La Cure Waves last week, a result that secured their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The squad is further boosted by the return of Tshepang Moremi, who missed that continental fixture through suspension. The team's recent form is strong, having won four and drawn one of their last five matches across all competitions.
Their opponents, Durban City, are ninth in the table and also arrive with confidence after their own continental success, a 2-1 win over Burundi's Rukinzo FC in the CAF Confederation Cup. The last meeting between these sides was a tight affair, with Pirates needing extra time to secure a 2-1 win in the MTN8 quarter-final in Orlando last month.
With 12 goals scored and just one conceded in the league this season, the Pirates defence has been formidable. Their average of 2.4 goals per game is a key factor in their strong league position. The match kicks off on Thursday, 17 September.
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Orlando Pirates defeated Durban City 2-0 on Thursday, according to our verified live data. The Buccaneers' goals came from Lebone Seema in the 57th minute and Tshepang Moremi in the 69th. The result extends Orlando Pirates' unbeaten start to the league season, with the club now second in the Premier Soccer League with 16 points from six games. Midfielder Kyle Jurgens told Durban City Media his team had to quickly shift focus after their continental win. "We're looking forward to the game," Jurgens said. "It's another important fixture for us."
