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Football: Orlando Pirates eliminate Sekhukhune 1-0 in Carling Cup

By , based on Sowetan and SABC News

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Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 in Soweto on Saturday to qualify for the Carling Cup semi-finals, securing a fourth consecutive win against the opponents. The defending champions have now recorded six straight victories in all competitions, reports Sowetan.

Orlando Pirates took the lead in the 30th minute through Mpho Padime and held on to eliminate Sekhukhune United in the Carling Cup quarter-finals, according to Sowetan. Padime was named man of the match.

Sekhukhune had an opportunity early in the match, but Nigerian striker Chibuike Ohizu won a whistle after falling in the box, with the referee not awarding a penalty.

Update of 8 November 2026: Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his team must improve its attacking efficiency after its 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United in the Carling Cup quarter-finals. Read: Football: Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates still too inefficient.

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