Simon Ramabu of Sekhukhune United FC challenged by Thapelo Mokobodi of Orlando Pirates players during the Betway Premiership match as the two sides meet again in the MTN8 semi-final second leg on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates will host Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semi-final second-leg clash on Saturday afternoon (3pm), determined to prove their ambition of reaching the final and winning the competition for a record-extending fifth consecutive time.
By their own standards, Pirates have not been entirely convincing since the start of the tournament, needing extra time to defeat Durban City in the quarter-finals and relying on a single goal to secure an advantage in the semi-final first leg against Babina Noko in Polokwane.
Given those struggles, we look at three key match-ups that can help Pirates deliver a complete performance against Babina Noko at Orlando Amstel Arena:
Radiopane put in an impressive performance during his first start of the season against Sekhukhune in the league. He scored the opening goal and provided an unselfish assist for the winner. Mobile and quick to react, he displayed clear chemistry with his attacking partners.
