Where to watch Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Carling TV, livestream

Orlando Pirates turn their attention to cup assignments with a home clash against Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout quarter-final on Saturday.

Pirates and Sekhukhune have already faced off three times this season and therefore this is a clash of familiar foes.

The Buccaneers have come out on top in all three meetings. Pirates won 1-0 in the MTN8 semi-final first leg before securing a 3-0 victory in the return match and in between, they beat Babina Noko 2-0 in the league, all games played over the course of one week in August.

Lebone Seema of Orlando Pirates (left) vies for tha ball with Ngoanamello Rammala of Sekhukhune United. — Photo: Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune’s impressive run under Zothwane

That poor run spelt the end for coach Cedric Kaze with Papi Zothwane taking over and since then, they went on a five-match unbeaten run before Milford FC ended it with a 1-0 win last weekend.

Over that period, Sekhukhune had won three and drawn two, and that run included a 3-1 win over Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout Round of 16.

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates in action. — Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates against Sekhukhune United, Image: Pirates

However, Sekhukhune have their work cut out against a Pirates team that has lost just one game this season, the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns, and before their 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby last weekend, they had gone seven games without conceding, winning six.

How to watch Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Livestream, TV, Afrik Foot

Fans who will not be at Orlando Amstel Arena for the game can watch it live on SuperSport PSL and SABC 1. The match can also be livestreamed on DStv App and SABC Plus. Kick off time is 15:00 on Saturday.

Siphesihle Mkhize and Simphwe Masilela — Siphesihle Mkhize of Sekhukhune United against Simphwe Masilela of Orlando Pirates, Image: Pirates

Afrik Foot will have live updates as well as the Orlando Pirates’ official social media platforms.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune Head-to-Head

Pirates and Sekhukhune’s cup history dates back to 2023, when the sides first met in the Nedbank Cup before renewing their rivalry in the MTN8.

Orlando Pirates players congratulate Boitumelo Radiopane after scoring against Sekhukhune United. Photo: Orlando Pirates

Pirates have enjoyed the upper hand in these knockout encounters, winning both single-match meetings and their most recent two-legged contest to maintain an unblemished record in cup competitions against Sekhukhune.

Saturday’s clash will be their first meeting in the Carling Knockout while their rivalry stretches back to 2021 when the Buccaneers registered the first of nine wins in 15 encounters with Babina Noko across competitions.