Relebohile Mofokeng, 2 Other Orlando Pirates Stars Who Could Damage Mamelodi Sundowns

• Relebohile Mofokeng leads the way for Orlando Pirates, as three players were being mentioned to cause problems for Mamelodi Sundowns
• The two Premier Soccer League giants would lock horns in the Betway Premiership in a top-of-the-table clash in the league this season
• A football analyst in an exclusive interview with Briefly News named the Buccaneers players the Brazilians should watch out for when they meet this mid-week

Orlando Pirates are set to host Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of their Betway Premiership tie this season at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The Sea Robbers have the upper hand going into the game as they are six points clear of the Brazilians, who are second on the log, and a win for the Soweto giants on Wednesday could put Abdeslam Ouaddou's team one hand on the league title.

The Buccaneers have been the best team in the Premier Soccer League this season, winning all the domestic cups, starting with the MTN8 title, followed by the Carling Knockout Cup and the Black Label Cup.

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Pirates players are also dominating most stats in the league this season and are looking dangerous going into the game against Sundowns.

3 Pirates stars who could cause problems

Football analyst Uche Anuma, in an exclusive chat with Briefly News, has mentioned three Orlando Pirates stars who could cause problems for Sundowns when they meet at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

"Relebohile Mofokeng is one of the most in-form players in the league presently, and would be key for Pirates against Sundowns," he said.

"Two other players who could cause Miguel Cardoso's side damage in the tie are Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi. The three Bafana Bafana stars have been showing impressive performances for the Buccaneers since the start of the second half of the season.

"Mofokeng topped the list of Orlando Pirates players who could cause problems for the Brazilians as he's become a new player since his position was changed by Abdeslam Ouaddou at the start of 2026."

Winners of the Pirates vs Sundowns clash

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Anuma, while naming the players who could cause damage for Sundowns, shared his predictions on the team he feels would win the mouthwatering Betway Premiership clash.

"The first leg ended in a draw, but I see Pirates winning this second leg for the obvious reason being clear to most of us who follow the recent performance of both clubs in the league," he added.

"The Bucs have been the best team in the Premier Soccer League this season and have shown consistency. They've been getting good results from their recent game and would be playing without so much pressure compared to Sundowns.

"Sundowns would be going all out trying to avoid defeat for the margin between both clubs not being extended, while the Sea Robbers can still afford to lose a game and still stay on top of the league standings."

Ouaddou blasts Pirates stars

Briefly News earlier reported that Abdeslam Ouaddou slammed Orlando Pirates players ahead of their mouthwatering clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

The French-Moroccan is not happy with his players despite their recent positive results in the Betway Premiership, and they are also on top of the league standings.

Source: Briefly News