LIVE: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United – Scores, goals, updates, CKO quarter-final result

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LIVE: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United – Scores, goals, updates, CKO quarter-final result
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Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout quarter-final at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 SAST.

The holders have won all three meetings with Sekhukhune this season, scoring six and conceding none. The winner goes through to the semi-finals.

Follow Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United LIVE here:

How Orlando Pirates arrive

Pirates are second in the Betway Premiership with 25 points from nine games, one point behind Mamelodi Sundowns with a game in hand, and have conceded only twice in the league.

Abdeslam Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou, Image – Orlando Pirates

They have won their last five matches in all competitions, scoring 13 goals, including a 2-1 Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs and a 3-0 win over Milford in the last 16. Their last defeat was the MTN8 final against Sundowns. They are also in the CAF Champions League, where they beat African Stars home and away in October.

Tshepang Moremi of Orlando Pirates and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs in a past Soweto Derby.
Tshepang Moremi of Orlando Pirates and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs in a past Soweto Derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Tshepang Moremi leads the league scoring with five goals in seven appearances, and Thapelo Mokobodi has four league assists. No injuries or suspensions are confirmed, and captain Nkosinathi Sibisi is available. Abdeslam Ouaddou won the league title, the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout last season.

How Sekhukhune United arrive

Sekhukhune are sixth with 14 points after nine games. They have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions, the defeat a 1-0 loss at Milford on 31 October. Their cup win in the last 16 was 3-1 over Richards Bay. Mpho Rammala has two goals and an assist in eight league appearances, and Bethuel Muzeu has scored late in two recent wins. No injuries or suspensions are confirmed.

Richards Bay coach Papi Zothwane
Richards Bay coach Papi Zothwane. Photo: Richards Bay

Papi Zothwane replaced Cedric Kaze in early September and has Carling Knockout success from his time at Magesi. Sekhukhune have four former Pirates in their squad: Melusi Buthelezi, Gomolemo Khoto, Siyabonga Ndlozi and Tshepho Mashiloane.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Head-to-Head

The sides have met 15 times in all competitions, with nine Pirates wins, four for Sekhukhune and two draws. This season Pirates won an MTN8 semi-final first leg 1-0 on 22 August, a league match 2-0 on 25 August and the second leg 3-0 on 29 August. Sekhukhune won both league visits to Orlando in 2025 by a single goal, and Pirates beat them 2-1 in the 2023 Nedbank Cup final.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: The context

Pirates are the defending Carling Knockout champions, having beaten Marumo Gallants after extra time in last season’s final. Line-ups are expected about an hour before kick-off.

Stay with us for updates, goals and the final result from Soweto.

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