Overview
- Kickoff is 18:00 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, with live coverage on SABC1 and SuperSport PSL.
- Orlando Pirates start Chaine, Lebitso, Mbokazi, Seema, Ndaba, Makhaula, Mbatha, Nemtajela, Appollis, Mofokeng and Makgopa, with Hotto, Mbule and Moremi named among the substitutes.
- Marumo Gallants’ XI features Arubi, Sikhosana, Chabatsane, Nhlapho, Otladisa, Eroine, Mabuza, Ndlondlo, Ncube, Sithole and Bance, reinforcing a spine that has excelled in pressure moments.
- Pirates arrive as form favourites after lifting the MTN8 and sustaining a long league unbeaten run, seeking a second trophy this season.
- Gallants reached the final by ousting Mamelodi Sundowns and winning two penalty shootouts, while Pirates’ Mbekezeli Mbokazi is reported to be set for a farewell before a move to Chicago Fire, with R6.85 million at stake for the winners.