Orlando Pirates return to DStv Premiership action this afternoon, traveling to the Peter Mokaba Stadium to take on Polokwane City.
Jose Ribeiro's side will be aiming for their first league win in three games. The Buccaneers were 16 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Polokwane City will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership. Rise and Shine will move above Orlando Pirates in the standings if they win today.
Check out the latest inside Buccaneers camp below.
Orlando Pirates team updates
Bucks midfielder Miguel Tim will not be involved in today's game due to suspension. The hard-working midfielder will today serve the second and final of his two-game suspension.
Merci Buthelezi is also expected to be a notable absentee from Jose Ribeiro's side following this week's traumatic hijacking experience.
The match at Peter Mokaba Stadium starts at 15:30. Today's match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL. Unfortunately for many fans of City and Orlando Pirates, today's match will not be broadcast live on the SABC.
In other news, former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo is set to be rewarded with a contract extension with Sekhuhune United.
The midfielder has made just two appearances for United this season. This was due to lingering injury issues.
Despite being plagued by injuries, Mntambo is considered an important member of the club both on and off the field.
According to the latest reports, Sekhuhune United considers Mntambo an 'ambassador'. He will now be rewarded with a contract extension.
Will former Bucks star get paid by United?
“The club is pleased with him and his progress in recovery,” the source said. soccer laduma About the former Orlando Pirates star.
“As you know, he is the captain of the club and they want to keep him as well. So considering his age, it is two years now. He is 34 years old now and in 2027 will be 36 years old, so this is not a bad deal at all.
“He's promoting the team very well. He's also a player that we need to market and promote the team off the field as well.
“He has recovered from his injury. He can play now, but even when he wasn't playing, he was kind of the face of the club. That's also why they want to keep him for two more years.” Sources concluded about the former Orlando Pirates star.
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