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Diskiafrika · 7 November 2026

Pirates face Sekhukhune with Carling Knockout semi-final spot at stake

By Christopher Dube · Published 7 Nov 2026, 05:58 · Updated 7 Nov 2026, 05:58

At a glance

Defending champions Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 7 November. Kickoff is at 15:00 SAST. The sides have already met three times this season, twice in the MTN8 semi-finals and once in the Betway Premiership. Pirates won all three, but Sekhukhune have another chance to […]

Defending champions Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 7 November. Kickoff is at 15:00 SAST.

The sides have already met three times this season, twice in the MTN8 semi-finals and once in the Betway Premiership. Pirates won all three, but Sekhukhune have another chance to turn that record around with a place in the last four on the line.

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Pirates opened their title defence with a 3–0 win over Milford. Sekhukhune earned their place in the quarter-finals by beating Richards Bay 3–1, though their five-match unbeaten run subsequently ended with a 1–0 league defeat to Milford.

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side come into the tie after a 2–1 Soweto derby win over Kaizer Chiefs. Sekhukhune are chasing their first semi-final appearance in the competition.

The match will be broadcast on SuperSport PSL and SABC 1.

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