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01/10/2026, Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa
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Orlando Pirates Vs Express FC

Orlando Pirates play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Cele (GK) , M Bekker (CB) , J Kiangudi (CB) , E Kassongo (RB) , V Kotei (LB) , K Busasa (CDM) , Y Louw (CAM) , M Asamoah (RM) , T Modjeka (LM) , A Khumalo (ST) , K Quaye (ST) And the subs are: M Panyin (CB) , K Bapela (CB) , U Otu (CM) , M De Beer (CM) , N Attoh (ST)

Express FC play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: M Uganda (GK) , E Udoma (CB) , G Mroue (CB) , H Shaheen (RB) , F Batuma (LB) , S Kibaki (CM) , G Kauzya (CDM) , D Semwanga (CDM) , E Chepyegon (RW) , M Achieng (LW) , A Khatib (ST) And the subs are: D Meskin (CB) , W Group (CB) , D Gahakwa (CM) , F Bigombe (CM) , M Pbitek (ST)

Welcome to Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa where Orlando Pirates will face Express FC.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 11832.

1' - Orlando Pirates kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Ewan Kassongo plays the ball to John Kiangudi.  John Kiangudi finds Kenzie Busasa with a short pass.  Kenzie Busasa slides the ball to Ewan Kassongo.  Ewan Kassongo takes the ball past Ewan Udoma with a turn of pace.  

5' - Ewan Kassongo spots a run from Yann Louw.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Yann Louw has strayed offside!  

8' - Edward Chepyegon plays a short pass to Glynn Kauzya.  Glynn Kauzya plays a long pass to Dominic Semwanga.  Dominic Semwanga runs with the ball, beating Kenzie Busasa.  

17' - Ewan Kassongo passes to Kenzie Busasa.  Kenzie Busasa spots a run from Mykelti Asamoah.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mykelti Asamoah is able to control the ball.  Mykelti Asamoah tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

23' - Orlando Pirates attempt a quick counter attack.  Kenzie Busasa spots a run from Yann Louw.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Yann Louw is able to take the ball.  Yann Louw tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Yann Louw for Orlando Pirates!  The ball went in off the upright!

24' - Express FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Felix Batuma plays a short pass to Dominic Semwanga.  Dominic Semwanga finds Haider Shaheen with a short pass.  Haider Shaheen plays the ball to Edward Chepyegon.  Edward Chepyegon curls in a cross, finding Stuart Kibaki.  Stuart Kibaki gets his head to the ball towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

37' - Gregor Cele plays a long ball to Kenzie Busasa.  Kenzie Busasa sees a run from Yann Louw.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Yann Louw takes the ball.  Yann Louw reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Khalon Quaye overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Ewan Udoma passes to Glynn Kauzya.  Glynn Kauzya finds Felix Batuma with a long ball.  Felix Batuma finds Dominic Semwanga with a short pass.  Dominic Semwanga runs with the ball, beating Yann Louw.  

38' - Dominic Semwanga sees a run from Stuart Kibaki.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

41' - Tshepo Modjeka plays a long ball to John Kiangudi.  John Kiangudi passes to Yann Louw.  Yann Louw spots a run from Kenzie Busasa.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kenzie Busasa takes the ball.  Kenzie Busasa looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

46' - Vul Kotei passes to Kenzie Busasa.  Kenzie Busasa finds Malcolm Bekker with a long ball.  Malcolm Bekker spots a run from Yann Louw.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Yann Louw takes the ball.  Yann Louw tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Express FC kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dominic Semwanga is going to be taken off.  William Group is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ali Khatib is going to be taken off.  Mike Pbitek joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ewan Udoma will come off.  Danyaal Meskin is going to be brought on.  

57' - Felix Batuma hits the ball long to Stuart Kibaki.  Stuart Kibaki crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

58' - Ewan Kassongo speeds past William Group.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Amon Khumalo is going to be taken off.  Ulan Otu is going to be brought on.  

69' - Mykelti Asamoah slides the ball to Khalon Quaye.  Khalon Quaye attempts to beat Danyaal Meskin using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

70' - Khalon Quaye attempts to outskill William Group, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Orlando Pirates.  

71' - Tshepo Modjeka will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Gus Mroue gets there first and clears the ball.  

72' - With a turn of pace, Kenzie Busasa beats William Group.  

75' - Kenzie Busasa runs with the ball, beating William Group.  

75' - Kenzie Busasa spots a run from Ulan Otu.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mykelti Asamoah is going to be taken off.  Mark De Beer is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Kiangudi is going to be taken off.  Manu Panyin joins the game from the bench.  

84' - Ewan Kassongo chips a long ball to Yann Louw.  Yann Louw looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Michael Uganda!  



The match has ended Orlando Pirates 1 - 0 Express FC.