Bucs out to end tour of Spain with victory against Qatari giants
Orlando Pirates are keen to end their tour of Spain with a second win in four matches when they face Qatar Stars League champions on Friday.
Orlando Pirates will hope to keep their unbeaten run intact when they face Qatari champions Al-Sadd in their fourth match in Spain at the Banus Football Centre on Friday.
Pirates have recorded one win and two draws during their tour of Spain and face the Qatar Stars League winners brimming with confidence.
Preview
The Buccaneers’ last match was a 1-1 draw with Granada when new signing Gilberto opened his account after getting on the end of a Patrick Maswanganyi pass and coach Jose Riveiro will be expecting much more on Friday.
Pirates started their off-season build-up with a 2-2 draw against Wayne Rooney's Plymouth before a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over La Liga side Sevilla.
There is confidence in the Pirates camp that a return to winning ways is possible although Al-Sadd, who won the league and Emir Cup double, come into the match on the back of a good result.
Al Sadd recorded an 8-0 win over Gibraltar Football League outfit Manchester and should give the Soweto giants a few problems.
Pirates team news
The Buccaneers had an injury concern early in the clash against Granada, with Evidence Makgopa stretchered out midway through the first half.
The striker will be in a race against time to be fit for the clash, while experienced forwards like Tshegofatso Mabasa and Zakhele Lepasa could step up in his absence.
Time and where to watch
The match will kick off at 19.30 and will be live on SuperSport SPL, Pirates TV as well as the Orlando Pirates' YouTube channel.
Live updates will be shared across Orlando Pirates’ social media platforms.
