Lioli FC vs. Orlando Pirates: Lineups, Kickoff Time, TV Channel
– Lioli FC vs. Orlando Pirates – Predicted Lineups, Kickoff Time, and TV Channel.
– Orlando Pirates to face Lesotho Champions Lioli FC as the Sea Robbers open up their 2025-2026 CAF Champions League campaign.
Lioli Football Club from Lesotho and South Africa’s Orlando Pirates are set for a clash in the CAF Champions League today (Saturday 20 September 2025) at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State Province of South Africa.
Lioli F.C., like the Lesotho national team during their FIFA World Cup qualifiers, are playing their home match against the Buccaneers in South Africa due to a lack of suitable football venues in their home country.
The Orlando Pirates squad is still fresh celebrations after winning the MTN8 2025 trophy in Mbombela last Saturday where they defeated Stellenbosch FC by 3 goals to nil at Mbombela Stadium in the Ehlanzeni District of Mpumalanga Province.
Even though they are clear favorites to win this game due to their superior squad and experience in this continental tournament, Orlando Pirates cannot underestimate their opponents.
Lioli F.C are clearly the underdogs in this match but lets not forget that they have won the Lesotho Premier League twice in a row (the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 seasons) and therefore cannot be taken for granted.
Mzansi Mirror hereby gives you the details to follow this highly anticipated game of continental football as the Buccaneers kick off their 2025-2026 CAF Champions League season.
Kick-off time
| Match: | Lioli FC vs. Orlando Pirates |
| Date: | Saturday 20 September 2025 |
| Kick-off Time: | 15:00 (SAST) |
| Venue: | Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State |
Where to watch Lioli FC vs. Orlando Pirates today
| Online Streaming | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| DStv.com / DStv Now App | SuperSport, SABC |
Lioli F.C. Starting 11 Lineup
- William Huni (Goalkeeper)
- Mpho Hlephole
- Leluma Posholi
- Mphale Mphalaole (Captain)
- Tšoanelo Koetle
- Mokoteli Mohapi
- Hlompho Kalake
- Sihle Maso
- Litšepe Marabe
- Thabang Klaas
- Thejane Thejaane
Substitutes: Teboho Letuka (Goalkeeper), Sechaba Mohapi, Tau Masiu, Jerry Kamela, Tholang Makuru, Motlalentoa Mongali, Hlomelang Lebina, Boitshoko Sekai, Mafa Moremoholo
Head Coach: Bongani Maseko
Orlando Pirates Starting 11 Lineup
- Sipho Chaine (Goalkeeper)
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Lebone Seema
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Captain)
- Deon Hotto
- Sihle Nduli
- Thalente Mbatha
- Sipho Mbule
- Relebohile Mofokeng
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Oswin Appollis
Substitutes: Melusi Buthelezi (Goalkeeper), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bandile Shandu, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Masindi Nemtajela, Kabelo Dlamini, Cemran Dansin, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa
Head Coach: Abdeslam Ouaddou
Lioli FC vs. Orlando Pirates prediction today
We expect Orlando Pirates to win this game by 3 to 0.
Useful links
➜ Orlando Pirates Football Club page
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