Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates lineups are confirmed for their South African Premiership meeting at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026. Emile Lako starts in goal for Gallants, while Sipho Chaine starts for Pirates; both sides are set up in a 4-2-3-1.
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates lineups put Mbhazima Rikhotso and Nkosinathi Sibisi in the captain’s roles. Gallants start Katlego Otladisa and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, while the Buccaneers name Tshepang Moremi and Yanela Mbuthuma in attack. Kick-off is at 15:00 South African time.
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Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates match details
| Match information | Details |
| Competition | South African Premiership — Round 7 |
| Date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 SAST |
| Venue | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg |
| Formation | Gallants 4-2-3-1 | Pirates 4-2-3-1 |
The sides meet with different selection options in midfield and attack. See our Orlando Pirates club guide for the Buccaneers’ wider squad and season coverage.
Marumo Gallants starting XI
Marumo Gallants have named Emile Lako behind a back four of K. Ncube, captain Mbhazima Rikhotso, Mlungisi Sikakane and Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya. Simo Mbhele and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo form the midfield pair, with Etemesi Injili leading the line.
| No. | Player |
| 30 | Emile Lako (GK) |
| 13 | K. Ncube |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso (C) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya |
| 8 | Simo Mbhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 27 | M. Seketso |
| 18 | M. Ndlovu |
| 31 | Etemesi Injili |
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Orlando Pirates starting XI
Orlando Pirates select Sipho Chaine in goal. Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi starts alongside Lebone Seema, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Nkosikhona Ndaba, while Simphiwe Selepe and Thapelo Mokobodi are the two deeper midfielders. Yanela Mbuthuma starts up front.
| No. | Player |
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi (C) |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 20 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 49 | Kabelo Kgosietsile |
| 48 | Simphiwe Masilela |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
Pirates’ recent CAF Champions League campaign adds context to the club’s busy opening weeks, but these are the selected players for today’s league match.
Substitutes and selection notes
Both managers have named nine substitutes. Marumo Gallants have Thabiso Kutumela and Thapelo Dhludhlu available from the bench, while Orlando Pirates can call on Oswin Appollis, Ghampani Lungu and Masindi Nemtajela.
Marumo Gallants substitutes
11 Thapelo Dhludhlu; 93 Thabiso Kutumela; 24 Yanga Madiba; 20 Prince Manku; 16 Kagisho Mlambo (GK); 43 Thato Mohlamme; 9 Onke Moletshe; 19 Thatho Pheeha; 37 Nelson Ralenkoane.
Orlando Pirates substitutes
12 Oswin Appollis; 32 Siyabonga Dladla (GK); 23 Ghampani Lungu; 29 M. Mthiyane; 15 Masindi Nemtajela; 38 Mpho Padime; 31 Sebastian Pedersen; 19 Neo Rapoo; 37 S. Zulu.
Live score, match odds and FAQs
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What time is Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
The match kicks off at 15:00 SAST on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Where is Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates being played?
Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg hosts the Premiership match.
Who starts in goal for Orlando Pirates?
Sipho Chaine is in the starting XI, with Siyabonga Dladla named among the substitutes.
Who captains Marumo Gallants?
Mbhazima Rikhotso is captain in the confirmed starting team.
Conclusion
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates lineups confirm Lako and Chaine in goal, with Rikhotso and Sibisi captaining their sides. Both teams begin in a 4-2-3-1. Follow the game on SP Score and find available odds on SportPesa South Africa.
