Orlando Pirates Face Sundowns in Crucial PSL Clash

Orlando Pirates face a critical match against Mamelodi Sundowns on March 16, needing a victory to keep their South African Premiership title hopes alive. Despite trailing Sundowns by 18 points, Pirates have four games in hand, making the title race still feasible. In their last match, Pirates failed to capitalize on a 10-man Stellenbosch, resulting in a 0-0 draw, which heightened the stakes for the upcoming clash. Patrick Maswanganyi is expected to start after returning from injury, while Sundowns have recently signed striker Lebo Mothiba, who is still recovering. Historically, although Sundowns defeated Pirates 4-1 in their previous matchup, Pirates have shown resilience in past encounters, including a victory in last year's Nedbank Cup final. The match will take place at FNB Stadium and is crucial for Pirates to challenge Sundowns' dominance in the league.