Orlando Pirates Seek Revenge Against Ajax Cape Town In Nedbank Cup Clash


Orlando Pirates will take on Ajax Cape Town in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 game at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday. The Buccaneers returned to winning ways in the Absa Premiership when they defeated Maritzburg United 2-1 at home last weekend. Prior to their clash with Maritzburg, Pirates were undefeated in four league matches having recorded three wins and one draw. Meanwhile, Ajax extended their unbeaten run to three matches in the Absa Premiership when they drew 1-1 with Polokwane City away last weekend. The Urban Warriors have tasted one defeat in their last five league games. They have registered two wins, two draws and one defeat during their current run. The last Cup meeting between Pirates and Ajax was on the 4th of August 2015 during the 2015/16 season. The Urban Warriors secured a 1-0 win over the Buccaneers in the MTN8 Cup quarter-final clash at the Orlando Stadium.

Form Guide

Pirates - W,D,W,L,W
Ajax - W,L,W,D,W

Head-to-Head (Cup games)

Matches - 9
Pirates - 3
Ajax - 5
Draws - 1
2018 Nedbank Cup Last 32
Orlando Pirates v Ajax Cape Town
Orlando Stadium Johannesburg, South Africa
Saturday, 10 February 2018
Kick-off is at 20h15 CAT

Published: 02/09/2018