The Orlando Pirates are gearing up to take on Orbit College at the Mbombela Stadium, with a 15:00 kick-off time. Youngster Simphiwe Selepe has earned his second consecutive start, as the Buccaneers aim to secure the Betway Premiership championship.
Team Line-Ups for the Big Match
Orbit College’s starting line-up consists of Nkomo, Sethlodi, Mkhize, Mgeshane, Ngiba, Potsana, Noyo, Disemelo, Masangane, Wagaba, and Modimeng. Their substitutes include Moraine, Mariko, Cwinyane, Vilakazi, Mabele, Ganabo, Khoto, Malatsi, and Matshotyana.
On the other hand, Orlando Pirates’ starting line-up features Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Ndaba, Selepe, Mbatha, Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis, and Mbuthuma. The substitutes for the Buccaneers are Buthelezi, Dansin, Chabatsane, Mariko, Maswangwanyi, Shandu, Makgopa, De Jong, and Hotto.
Betway Premiership: Orbit College vs Orlando Pirates
The final match of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is upon us, with Orbit College and Orlando Pirates set to clash at a sold-out Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This is not just any ordinary match, as one team is fighting for survival, while the other is chasing their first league title in 14 years.
The two teams met earlier in the season at Orlando Stadium, where the Pirates emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, courtesy of a second-half strike from defender Lebone Seema. Orbit College pushed the Buccaneers all the way in that match, and they will be looking to do the same again, with even more at stake this time around.
Orbit College’s Fight for Survival
Orbit College are currently sitting in 15th place on the table, with their survival hanging in the balance. The team has had a difficult first season in the top flight and are coming off a defeat to Stellenbosch FC. To make matters worse, key players Yanga Madiba and Thuso Moleleki are suspended, which will further hinder their chances.
However, the atmosphere at the Mbombela Stadium could still give them hope, as the match is sold out, and the hosts know that one result can change everything. Defeat could lead to automatic relegation trouble or the promotion/relegation playoffs, so the stakes are high for Orbit College.
Orlando Pirates’ Pursuit of History
For the Orlando Pirates, the equation is simple: win. The team is currently in second place and is chasing their first league crown since 2012. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side has already collected two domestic cups this season and remains in strong form heading into the decisive weekend.
Although their recent draw against Durban City slowed their momentum slightly, the assignment remains the same: three points are mandatory. Anything less could hand the title to their rivals and end their dream, but victory would keep the Pirates alive and pile pressure on the top of the table until the final whistle of the season.
