Orlando Pirates face a challenging test tonight as they travel to the
King Zwelithini Stadium for a Betway Premiership encounter against a
resurgent Golden Arrows.
The Buccaneers arrive in KwaZulu-Natal buoyed by a solid 1-1 draw against
league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. While that result ended their streak of
six consecutive league wins, it extended their unbeaten run to seven
matches, keeping them firmly in the top three.
A significant boost for Pirates could be the return of Relebohile Mofokeng.
The Bafana Bafana international, who was in fine form before his injury, was
pictured with the travelling squad. His potential availability adds a
dynamic attacking threat as the team looks to maintain its positive momentum
on the road. The travelling party also included other players returning to
fitness, giving the technical team more options as the fixture schedule gets
busier.
However, they face a formidable opponent in Golden Arrows. After a slow
start to the season, Manqoba Mngqithi’s side has hit a rich vein of form,
winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. They storm
into this fixture on the back of a commanding 4-0 victory over Marumo
Gallants, showcasing a free-scoring attack that has netted 11 times in their
last four league games. Their home ground in Umlazi has become a fortress,
with five wins from six Premiership matches played there this season.
With Pirates determined to close the gap at the top and Arrows eyeing a spot
in the top three, this Wednesday night fixture promises to be a high-stakes
battle under the lights.
