Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City match stats & report
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Orlando Pirates beat Polokwane City 2–0 in the MTN 8 (Quarter-finals) on 2 August 2025.
Goals and cards
- 13' Goal O. Appollis (assist B. Radiopane) Orlando Pirates
- 35' Penalty scored P. Maswanganyi Orlando Pirates
- 44' Yellow card R. Mofokeng Orlando Pirates
- 53' Yellow card L. Nkaki Polokwane City
- 57' Yellow card S. Manthosi Polokwane City
- 69' Yellow card S. Nduli Orlando Pirates
- 76' Yellow card N. Maphangule Polokwane City
- 80' Yellow card Levy Mashiane Polokwane City
- 86' Yellow card S. Chaine Orlando Pirates
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Orlando Pirates
- 24 S. Chaine —
- 26 B. Shandu —
- 7 Deon Hotto —
- 30 S. Nduli —
- 5 N. Sibisi —
- 44 M. Mbokazi —
- 28 P. Maswanganyi —
- 23 Sipho Mbule —
- 42 B. Radiopane —
- 12 O. Appollis —
- 38 R. Mofokeng —
Bench C. Dansin , Abdoulaye Mariko , Kabelo Dlamini , Y. Mbuthuma , T. Moremi , S. Dladla , K. Sebelebele , Tapelo Xoki , T. Mashiloane
Polokwane City
- 50 B. Bwire —
- 42 S. Manthosi —
- 43 A. Gwangqa —
- 14 N. Maphangule —
- 4 B. Nikani —
- 34 L. Nkaki —
- 17 B. Dlamini —
- 7 M. Ramabu —
- 28 Levy Mashiane —
- 12 S. Moremi —
- 47 M. Batlhabane —
Bench S. Kelepu , S. Goovadia , P. Marema , S. Motsa , S. Makhubela , K. Sebone , M. Mvundlela , K. Malepe , M. Makhavhu
Form guide
Orlando Pirates at home
7–1–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.7 per game
- Conceded
- 0.5 per game
- Clean sheets
- 6 / 10
- Corners
- 4.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.3 per game
24% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Polokwane City away
2–6–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 0.9 per game
- Conceded
- 1.2 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 3.1 per game
- Shots on target
- 2.7 per game
11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Detailed match statistics aren't available for this competition, so corners, shots and cards can't be shown.
Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates | 0–1 | |
| Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City | 3–0 | |
| Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates | 0–1 | |
| Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City | 1–1 |
Only 4 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.
The full Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City head-to-head record