However, as always, the best place to follow the action will be right HERE on The South African website! The game is scheduled to kick off at 19:30, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL. READ | CAPE TOWN CITY REWARD PLAYERS IN GLITTERING END-OF-SEASON CEREMONY The two first-half goals were all that would be celebrated throughout the 90 minutes as the two sides settled for a share of the spoils. The hosts on the day had to claw their way back after falling behind through a 32nd minute goal from Levy Mashiane, with Linda Mntambo providing a timely equaliser on the stroke of halftime with a stunner of a goal. Orlando Pirates and Royal AM have had one prior meeting, and it took place at Orlando Stadium in October last year. READ | NCIKAZI: I’M THE ONE WHO’S NOT HELPING ORLANDO PIRATES WIN MATCHES
Letsoalo has mainly operated as a centre-forward, but is versatile enough to take up any position in the front three, and his side’s fluidity on attack has allowed him more opportunities to pose a formidable threat to the opposition. Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM): The 29-year-old attacker has been central to Royal AM’s remarkable run in the league, providing over a third of their goals scored this season. The 28-year-old is fresh off a remarkable showing from earlier in the week, where he had a hand in all four goals scored by his side in the emphatic win over Maritzburg. Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates): While Lorch’s quality has never been in doubt, it has been at its most evident over the past week, where he has churned out back-to-back Man-of the Match performances for the Buccaneers, justifying his recent national call-up. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS: KHANYE NAMES 4 PLAYERS AND COACH AMAKHOSI SHOULD SIGN However, each side has had notable absentees over the past few weeks, with Paseka Mako sidelined since April for the Buccaneers, while Thwihli Thwahla have been missing the services of central defender Wandile Mabuza, who picked up an injury earlier in the month.
READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LATEST: ZWANE TALKS EVA NGA AND VICTOR LETSOALO TO NATURENAīoth teams head into the fixture with near full-strength squads to call upon, with neither missing players through suspension. However, this would require a sharp turnaround in fortunes after disappointing results in recent weeks, where they have failed to win in each of their last five games, collecting a mere three points through stalemates.Īs is the case with Orlando Pirates, Royal AM will be running onto the field for the second time in the week, following a 3-2 defeat against champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Monday night. CAF spot up for grabs for both Orlando Pirates and Royal AMĪ spot in the CAF Champions League is also within reach for Thwihli Thwahla, who have to beat the Soweto giants in what is their final league fixture to cap off what has been a remarkable season for the rookies. Orlando Pirates have collected eight points in their last five league matches, climbing up to sixth in the standings, with the potential of finishing in second place should they grab all six points available to them in the remainder of their campaign.