Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates
Peter Mokaba Stadium
S. Gasa
2026
Match Report
Orlando Pirates left Polokwane with a narrow but valuable advantage, edging Sekhukhune United 0-1 in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. It was a tight, tense affair with the tie's opening goal proving decisive on the night.
Deon Hotto broke the deadlock with a strike late in the first half, sending the defending champions in front at the break. Sekhukhune had a route back into the game when Zakhele Lepasa stepped up from the penalty spot after a foul on Hotto, but his effort flew just over the crossbar, sparing the hosts and keeping the score at 0-1 through to full time.
The result gives Orlando Pirates, chasing a fifth straight MTN8 title, the initiative heading into the second leg in Soweto. Sekhukhune United, who have never lifted the trophy, must now overturn the deficit away from home to keep their cup dream alive.
Deon Hotto broke the deadlock with a strike late in the first half, sending the defending champions in front at the break. Sekhukhune had a route back into the game when Zakhele Lepasa stepped up from the penalty spot after a foul on Hotto, but his effort flew just over the crossbar, sparing the hosts and keeping the score at 0-1 through to full time.
The result gives Orlando Pirates, chasing a fifth straight MTN8 title, the initiative heading into the second leg in Soweto. Sekhukhune United, who have never lifted the trophy, must now overturn the deficit away from home to keep their cup dream alive.
Match Events
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43'
46'
46'
65'
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67'
75'
76'
76'
89'
15'
43'
46'
65'
65'
67'
75'
76'
76'
89'
Head to Head
4
Sekhukhune United wins
2
Draws
9
Orlando Pirates wins
Goals: 10 - 20
