Apr 6th features a match where Sekhukhune United plays host to Orlando Pirates in a meeting of these two closely matched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 9th placed Sekhukhune United, recorded a 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch. Justin Shonga struck first for Sekhukhune United in the 12th minute, then Juan Ortiz got the equalizer for Stellenbosch in the 61st minute on a feed from Sibongiseni Mthethwa earning Stellenbosch at least a draw. Sekhukhune United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10, while orlando Pirates is fresh off their 3-2 win against SuperSport United. Kegan Johannes scored the first goal for SuperSport United in the 7th minute, then Ghampani added another in the 18th minute But luckily in the 94th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Goodman Mosele. Orlando Pirates is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Tue Nov 2nd, Orlando Pirates was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Seth Parusnath struck first for Sekhukhune United in the 41st minute on a feed from Tshediso Patjie, then Mntambo tied it up for Orlando Pirates in the 76th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 77th minute on a goal by Kabelo Dlamini to cap off a wild match.
Kwame Peprah has been the most effective weapon for Orlando Pirates lately. The Ghanaian attacker has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches. Sekhukhune United is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Ohizu and Justin Shonga each having 2 goals in their last 5.