Orlando Pirates vs Lioli: Lineups, Stats & Preview

Orlando Pirates to face Lioli F.C. from Lesotho this Saturday in the CAF Champions League. Read our in-depth preview here.

Orlando Pirates will face Lesotho Champions Lioli FC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round following a convincing 3-0 win by the Sea Robbers.

Pirates and Lioli are set for a second encounter today, Saturday 27 September 2025, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨☠

🎤 Assistant Coach | Mandla Ncikazi;

"We don't take anything for granted. We have seen these things before."

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— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) September 26, 2025

Idolssa.net hereby gives you a preview of this match as the Buccaneers look forward to progress to the next round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League campaign.

Kick-off time

Match:	Orlando Pirates vs Lioli FC
Date:	Saturday 27 September 2025
Kick-off Time:	15:00 (SAST)
Venue:	Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg

How to watch Orlando Pirates vs Lioli FC: TV channel, online stream

This CAF Champions League match will be shown live in South Africa on SABC 1.

Fans can also stream the game online via SABC+ for free.

Additionally, fans can also follow the action with commentary on live radio via Lesedi FM, Motsweding FM, Ukhozi FM, Radio 2000, Umhlobo Wenene FM, and Thobela FM.

Orlando Pirates Lineup

• Sipho Chaine (Goalkeeper)
• Thabiso Lebitso
• Lebone Seema
• Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Captain)
• Deon Hotto
• Sihle Nduli
• Thalente Mbatha
• Sipho Mbule
• Relebohile Mofokeng
• Tshegofatso Mabasa
• Oswin Appollis

Substitutes: Melusi Buthelezi (Goalkeeper), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bandile Shandu, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Masindi Nemtajela, Kabelo Dlamini, Cemran Dansin, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa

Head Coach: Abdeslam Ouaddou

Lioli F.C. Lineup

• William Huni (Goalkeeper)
• Mpho Hlephole
• Leluma Posholi
• Mphale Mphalaole (Captain)
• Tšoanelo Koetle
• Mokoteli Mohapi
• Hlompho Kalake
• Sihle Maso
• Litšepe Marabe
• Thabang Klaas
• Thejane Thejaane

Substitutes: Teboho Letuka (Goalkeeper), Sechaba Mohapi, Tau Masiu, Jerry Kamela, Tholang Makuru, Motlalentoa Mongali, Hlomelang Lebina, Boitshoko Sekai, Mafa Moremoholo

Head Coach: Bongani Maseko

The Stats for Orlando Pirates vs Lioli

Prediction

Orlando Pirates have to much quality for this Lioli side as we witnessed in the first leg of this fixture that ended 3-0 in favour of the Buccaneers.

Prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-0 Lioli

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