LIVE: Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC score, goals, updates, team news & full-time result

Welcome to Afrik-Foot’s live coverage of Orlando Pirates against Milford FC, as the Buccaneers open the defence of their first league title in 14 years.

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Kick-off at Orlando Stadium in Soweto is set for 15:00 SAST, and we will bring you every key moment as it happens.

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side go into the match without star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng, but they arrive boosted by a strong pre-season campaign and a fresh wave of signings.

Pirates have added nine new players to a squad that swept a domestic treble last season, including Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti, Matome Mmolai and, just this week, Thapelo Mokobodi.

Milford FC, meanwhile, are newly promoted and know they face a steep adjustment, with chairman and coach Dr Xanti Pupuma admitting it could take four or five matches before his side finds its feet in the PSL.

The Stallions did reach the final of the pre-season KZN Premier’s Cup, however, where they lost 2-0 to AmaZulu after beating both Richards Bay and Golden Arrows along the way.

The two clubs have never met before, so there is no head-to-head history to lean on, only the contrast between champions looking to defend their crown and newcomers looking to survive their first taste of the top flight.

Stay with us for team news, build-up, and live updates as Ouaddou and Pupuma put their sides to the test.