Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City live match report

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 2, 2022 | 5:35 PM GMT

UPDATE – Orlando Pirates are now winless in their last two matches in the Premier Soccer League after drawing 0-0 with Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The big news coming into this game was Happy Jele’s relegation to the bench as the Pirates technical team rested the veteran defender ahead of Saturday’s clash against Kaizer Chiefs. Ntsikelelo Nyauza filled the void left Jele in the starting line-up as co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids made one change to the team which faced and defeated Eswatini’s Royal Leopards on Sunday.

The Buccaneers were up against a City side that had defeated Lamontville Golden Arrows on February 20. Former coach Eric Tinkler made two changes to the team which took on Arrows with Tashreeq Morris and Fabrice Ambina replacing Mogamat May and Craig Martin in the starting line-up.

We are fast approaching the first 15 minutes of the game, and it’s been Pirates all over with Deon Hotto and Bandile Shandu presented with good goalscoring opportunities.

Another attack by Pirates from the right-hand side with a cross played into the Cape Town City box but Hugo Marques pulls a great save to deny Kwame Peprah.

Peprah tried a cheeky backheel from inside the small box but Marques made himself big to keep the scoreline at 0-0 after 18 minutes.

Pirates get behind the Cape Town City defence yet again as Peprah combine with Shandu after 30 minutes.

However, Marques goes down to his right to make a very impressive save.

STARTING XI: ORLANDO PIRATES VS CAPE TOWN CITY

Orlando Pirates XI: Mpontshane, Nyauza, Ndah, Shandu, Mako, Makaringe, Monare, Mosele, Dlamini, Hotto, Peprah.

Substitutes: Sandilands, Dzvukamanja, Mntambo, Lepasa, Maela, Jooste, Mhango, Motshwari, Jele

Cape Town City XI: Hugo, Fielies, Fasika, Mkhize, Mashego, Mokeke, Mdantsane, Ambina, Nodada, Morris, Gonzalez

Substitutes: Mpandle, Fisher, Rhodes, Mokhoune, Cupido, Martin, Goedeman, Mayo, May

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.