Tshepang Moremi scored the winner when Orlando Pirates knocked Richards Bay out of the Carling Knockout at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
The Buccaneers advanced to the final after beating Richards Bay 1-0 in the semi-final at the sold-out stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Oswin Appollis’ defence-splitting long pass from his own half set up Moremi towards the end of the first half.
The in-form winger had an excellent first touch and showed composure inside the box before beating the keeper with a world-class finish in the 42nd minute.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges had five efforts on target in the first half, while their opponents had zero. Ouaddou’s side decided to defend their lead in the second half as they sat back, hoping to catch Richards Bay with a counter-attack.
The Sea Robbers were the better side on the day, taking eight shots on target and winning five corners. Their opponents only managed one corner and one shot on target, thanks to Orlando Pirates’ solid defence.
In the Carling Knockout final, Orlando Pirates will meet the winner of the match between Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants.
Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates: Official Lineups
Richards Bay’s Starting XI:
Ian Otieno (G), Gabadinho Mhango, Knox Mutizwa, Moses Mthembu, Lwandle Mabuya, Simphiwe Mcineka, Mfundo Thikazi, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Sanele Zulu, Sbani Mntungwa, and Tshepo Mabua.
Orlando Pirates Starting XI:
Nkosikhona Ndaba, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Masindi Nemtajela, Thalente Mbatha, Deano van Rooyen, Sipho Mbule, Sipho Chaine (G), and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Richards Bay Latest Results
In their last Betway Premiership fixture on 4 November 2025, Richards Bay shared the spoils with Sekhukhune. The Round 12 match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Tshepo Mabua gifted Sekhukhune the lead when he unluckily scored an own goal in the 68th minute. Gabadinho Mhango rescued a point for Richards Bay when he equalised in the 76th minute.
Orlando Pirates Latest Results
In their previous match on 5 November 2025, Orlando Pirates thrashed Golden Arrows 3-1 in Round 12 of the Betway Premiership. Arrows’ Ayanda Jiyane was credited with an own goal after Nkosikhona Ndaba’s effort deflected off him in the 23rd minute.
Thokozani Khumalo levelled the score in the 72nd minute, giving the home side a confidence booster. However, super-sub Yanela Mbuthuma won the match for Pirates. The central forward netted in the 73rd minute and in the 87th minute.
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Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates: Head-to-Head
Orlando Pirates dominated Richards Bay in their last two fixtures. In the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup on 26 January 2025, Pirates thrashed Richards Bay 3-1.
Patrick Maswanganyi found the back of the net twice in the first half, with Relebohile Mofokeng providing assists in both goals. Tshegofatso Mabasa netted the third goal for the Buccaneers in the 90+3 minutes, changing the scoreline to 3-1.
Yanela Mbuthuma, who now plays for Pirates, scored the consolation goal for the hosts in the 47th minute.
In a Betway Premiership fixture on 5 November 2024, the Sea Robbers edged Richards Bay 1-0. Evidence Makgopa scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute, ensuring that Pirates secured maximum points.
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Richards Bay’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Sunday, 23 November 2025, Richards Bay hosts Durban City at Richards Bay Stadium in the Betway Premiership. The clash starts at 18:00.
- On Friday, 28 November 2025, Richards Bay hosts AmaZulu at Richards Bay Stadium in the Betway Premiership. The KZN derby starts at 19:30.
Orlando Pirates’ Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Orlando Pirates host Chippa United at Orlando Stadium in the Betway Premiership. The match kicks off at 19:30.
- On Saturday, 29 November 2025, Orlando Pirates visit Durban City at Chatsworth Stadium in the Betway Premiership. The clash starts at 15:30.
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