The DStv Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows took place at Orlando Stadium on April 6, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The game began with early exchanges as Victor Letsoalo of AmaZulu had a close shot that hit the post within the first eight minutes.
Shortly after, AmaZulu was reduced to ten men after Abbubaker Mobara denied Pirates a clear goal-scoring opportunity. The game remained open, with AmaZulu coming close to breaking the deadlock before halftime.
However, on the stroke of half-time, Ethan Brooks almost gave the visitors the lead with a low shot that was saved by goalkeeper Sipho Chaine. A tactical substitution by the Pirates brought new energy as Monnapule Saleng replaced Dlamini.
Saleng played a critical role in setting up Tshegofatso Mabasa for a goal, putting the Soweto giants ahead 15 minutes before the end of the match. Following the goal, the Buccaneers controlled the game with long spells of possession and managed to secure a narrow win by running down the clock in the dying minutes.
The players involved in the match were – Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Xoki, Sesane, Makhuala, Lebitso, Timm, Dlamini, Hotto, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Buthelezi, Maela, Monyane, Mbatha, Ndlondlo, Kimvuidi, Kapinga, Saleng, Mothwa, Sikhakhane, Hanamub, Mphahlele, Fielies, Mobara, Motshwari, Ekstein, Brooks, Letsoalo, and Mulenga. Golden Arrows: Mzimela, Ngobeni, Jooste, Gumede, Ngema, Mbanjwa, Moremi, Dion.