New Season: Orlando Pirates’ first 10 fixtures

Orlando Pirates know how to win the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup. Is it time to taste the Betway Premiership? Let’s look at the opening 10 matches.

ORLANDO PIRATES’ FIRST 10 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES

Following some MTN8 and CAF Champions League action over the past month, the Sea Robbers will kick off the league season next week. Orlando Pirates will host Chippa United on Wednesday, 18 September, at the Orlando Stadium before a flight to the Western Cape to face Cape Town City on 21 September.

FULL LIST:

• Chippa United, Wednesday, 18 September Orlando Stadium, 15:00
• Cape Town City, Saturday, 21 September, DHL Stadium, 15:00
• Polokwane City, Tuesday, 24 September, Orlando Stadium, 15:00
• Richards Bay, Sunday, 29 September, King Zwelithini Stadium, 15:00
• AmaZulu, Friday, 25 October, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
• TS Galaxy, Tuesday, 29 October, Mbombela Stadium, 19:30
• Stellenbosch FC, Sunday, 10 November, Orlando Stadium, 15:30
• Marumo Gallants, Tuesday, 26 November, Toyota Stadium, 19:30
• Golden Arrows, Friday, 6 December, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
• Sekhukhune United, Friday, 13 December, Orlando Stadium, 19:30.

SIPHELO BALONI

Orlando Pirates have managed their overcrowded central midfielder department. Siphelo Baloni has moved to Chippa United.

The 24-year-old star Baloni had a brilliant 2022/23 season with All Stars in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and suddenly signed for Orlando Pirates. After making just nine appearances for the Sea Robbers, the Sasolburg-born player has joined the Chilli Boys on a season-long loan.

“SABC Sport has established that Orlando Pirates midfielder Siphelo Baloni is on the verge of joining Chippa United on loan for the season,” Mazola Molefe reported via SABC Sport.

“It’s understood the paperwork should be finalised before the end of the week, with the 24-year-old searching for regular game time in the Betway Premiership and poised to get more minutes in Gqeberha,” the report added.

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