Orlando Pirates set January International club Friendly Details revealed! – Orlando Pirates are preparing to play later this month after confirming their participation in the club’s international friendly match. Following the announcement that Kaizer Chiefs will take on Indian second division side Sreenidi Deccan, Pirates are also expected to take part in the Connect tournament.
In addition to the Chiefs match, Pirates will face newspaper leaders Mohammedan Sporting, with all matches being part of the Connect Tournament. The tournament is the brainchild of two companies, Niniva Capital and Bhattacharjee, which aim to bring teams together in the spirit of football. According to FARPost, organizers revealed more details about the plan.
The Connect competition was conceived as a response to the events of the July 2021 riots in KZN, with over a year of planning behind it. The tournament is not just a one-off event, as the hosts have expressed their intention to make it an annual event. Furthermore, they are looking to expand the tournament to include more teams from BRICS countries, promote ties between football communities and develop trade fairs between South Africa and India as part of the same initiative. Sibaphiwe Khanyile, CEO of Niniva Capital, highlighted the long-term vision and positive results they aim to achieve through this football program.
Orlando Pirates set January International club Friendly Details revealed!
Orlando Pirates will be eager to bounce back from their recent struggles as they aim to get back to winning ways in 2024. The team ended 2023 on a losing streak, suffering a come-from-behind defeat in the Carling Knockout Cup. , Stellenbosch FC, and a 3-1 defeat against SuperSport United.
The next match against Mohammedan Sporting provides a good opportunity for Pirates to regain confidence and momentum. Despite not having six members due to CAN commitments, the team remains tight. Coach Jose Riveiro is faced with a strategic decision: give the uncapped players a chance in this match or use the game to build momentum with his starting Pirates team.
The match, scheduled for January 27 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, promises to be an important moment for Pirates. Ticket prices for the double-header are set at R80, giving fans the chance to witness the team’s resurgence and set the tone for a great start to the new year.
