Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC Match Preview: Kick-off, venue, squad news and how to watch the Bucs open their PSL title defence
Orlando Pirates prepare to face newly promoted Milford FC in their opening match of the Premier Soccer League season. The Buccaneers are looking to defend their title with a revamped squad featuring nine new signings.
Why it matters
This match marks the start of the South African football season and tests the integration of Pirates' significant roster changes.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League game between the Buccaneers and the Stallions at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men start their defence of their first league crown in 14 years against Dr. Xanti Pupuma's newly promoted team.
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Abdeslam Ouaddou's team will be playing their first official match without star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng but will be boosted by a strong pre-season and multiple new signings.
Pirates have signed nine new players to supplement the squad that won a domestic treble last season: Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti, Matome Mmolai, Bohlale Ngwato, Sbangani Zulu, Ghampani Lungu, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sebastian Pedersen and just this week Thapelo Mokobodi.
Ouaddou has already revealed that Norwegian striker Pedersen will not feature but several of the other new acquisitions will be hoping to play a part.
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