The DStv Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns took place at Orlando Stadium on September 20, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orlando Pirates bounced back emphatically after dropping points in two consecutive league games, with a 7-1 win over Golden Arrows last weekend.
The win included a hat-trick by Tshegofatso Mabasa and goals by Relebohile Mofokeng, Kabelo Dlamini, Sandile Mthethwa, and Karim Kimvuidi. However, the team will be missing centre-backs Tapelo Xoki and Nkosinathi Sibisi, who are both suspended.
AmaZulu secured their spot in the quarter-finals by defeating Sekhukhune United 2-0 in the last 16, with goals from Junior Dion and Victor Letsoalo. In their last league match, AmaZulu also secured a narrow 1-0 win over Cape Town City, courtesy of a goal by Dion.
The two teams previously played a goalless draw at the same stadium earlier in the season.