Live: Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates — Scores, goals, updates, Betway Premiership result

Welcome to Afrik-Foot’s live coverage of Chippa United against Orlando Pirates, as the defending Betway Premiership champions look to get their title defence back on track with a win at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban.

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Kick-off at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban is set for this afternoon, and we will bring you every key moment as it happens.

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side arrive desperate to respond after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at AmaZulu, when the Buccaneers surrendered a lead and dropped two points in a match they largely controlled. With rivals Kaizer Chiefs already on six points from two games, the champions know they cannot afford another slip-up — particularly against a side they have beaten in each of the last five meetings.

Pirates are, however, dealing with a lengthy injury list. Evidence Makgopa faces around two months out with a knee problem aggravated at the FIFA World Cup, while Thalente Mbatha is also sidelined with a knee issue. Sihle Nduli and goal scorer Tshepang Moremi both picked up knocks against AmaZulu and are doubts, leaving the creative burden squarely on the shoulders of Patrick Maswanganyi and Oswin Appollis.

Chippa United are still searching for their first victory of the 2026/27 campaign, having picked up two draws from their opening two fixtures — a goalless stalemate at Golden Arrows followed by a 1-1 result against Richards Bay. Head coach Brandon Truter has flagged the travel toll on his squad, with the Chilli Boys forced to play away from home for a third straight match after Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Buffalo City Stadium were both closed for pitch maintenance throughout August. Former Pirates midfielder Goodman Mosele will captain the side and will be doubly motivated against his old club, while Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali returns between the sticks to bolster Chippa’s defence.

History paints a bleak picture for the hosts. Pirates have won each of the last five league meetings, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one across that dominant run, with the most recent clash ending 2-0 in November 2025.

Stay with us for team news, build-up and live updates as Truter’s Chilli Boys attempt to snap a dire streak against Ouaddou’s Buccaneers in one of the standout fixtures of matchweek three.