Orlando Pirates FC secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Milford FC in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday night, setting up a high-stakes Soweto Derby this weekend. Goals from Thapelo Mokobodi and a brace from Tshepang Moremi sealed a comfortable passage to the competition's quarter-finals at Orlando Amstel Arena. This result from Tuesday 27 October continues a formidable run of four wins and one loss in their last five matches.
Thapelo Mokobodi opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing a through ball from Tshepang Moremi for his second goal in as many games. Moremi then doubled the lead in the 34th minute, beating the offside trap to slot home, before completing his brace in first-half stoppage time. The result extends Orlando Pirates' winning run to four matches across all competitions. Their recent form includes a 4-0 win over African Stars on Friday 23 October and a 3-0 victory against TS Galaxy on Tuesday 13 October.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made two changes to his starting line-up, bringing Deon Hotto and Ghampani Lungu back into the side. The team dominated possession from the outset, with Milford offering little response. Ouaddou later said the win provides a welcome boost ahead of the derby.
The victory maintains the Buccaneers' strong domestic form. They sit second in the Premier Soccer League with 22 points from eight games, a record of seven wins and one draw, just one point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Their impressive goal difference of plus 18, from 19 goals scored and only one conceded, shows their dominance. Their next fixture is the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, who are fifth in the table, at Orlando Stadium on Saturday 31 October. Moremi, now the club's top scorer with four goals this season, will be a key figure.
Orlando Pirates progressed to the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Milford FC on Tuesday 27 October. Thapelo Mokobodi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, with Tshepang Moremi adding a brace. The victory extends the club's winning run to four matches. The Buccaneers, who are second in the Premier Soccer League with 22 points from eight games, now face a Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday 31 October.
The club confirmed the 3-0 Carling Knockout win over Milford FC on Tuesday 27 October was their title defence opener. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou noted the challenge, stating, "the advantage is to play at home but I think it will be a difficult game." The victory extends their winning run to four matches. Orlando Pirates are second in the Premier Soccer League, one point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
The club confirmed the 3-0 Carling Knockout win over Milford FC on Tuesday 27 October was their title defence opener. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou noted the challenge, stating, 'the advantage is to play at home but I think it will be a difficult game.' The victory extends their winning run to four matches.
Orlando Pirates' recent 4-0 win over African Stars has cost the opposing coach his job. African Stars SC sacked head coach Gerald Güther on Tuesday, the club announced. Güther was dismissed four days after the heavy defeat in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Buccaneers, who are second in the Premier Soccer League with 22 points from eight games, have won their last four matches.
