The DStv Premiership match between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates took place at Harry Gwala Stadium on April 28, 2024 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Orlando Pirates, lying third on the table, are three points behind second-placed Stellenbosch.
Meanwhile, Royal AM extended their winless streak in the league to nine matches after a 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows over the weekend. Darwin Gonzalez scored for Royal AM before Nduduzo Sibiya equalized for Golden Arrows.
The Citizens, who are sixth on the log, are eight points behind Pirates. Orlando Pirates will be aiming for a league double over Royal AM after their previous 2-0 victory, with goals from Zakhele Lepasa and Maswanganyi.
The lineup for Royal AM consisted of Keet, Mkhize, Cupido, Van Heerden, Gordinho, Petrus, Slatsha, Gonzalez, Rhodes, Mayo, and Mpandle. The substitutes were Sifumba, Fisher, Goedeman, Ah Shene, Leshaba, Sereetsi, Mokhuane, Chaine, Xoki, Sesane, Hotto, Timm, Mbatha, Monyane, Kapinga, Mofokeng, Dlamini, Buthelezi, Mthethwa, Baloni, Kimvuidi, Maela, Makgopa, Ndlondlo, Otladisa, and Mthethwa.