TS Galaxy face a tough away trip to Orlando Pirates on Tuesday while searching for a new head coach. The club confirmed the demotion of Bernard Parker and is actively seeking a more qualified successor ahead of the Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto, which kicks off at 19:30 SAST.
Owner Tim Sukazi stated the club's position clearly. "Galaxy are looking for a more qualified coach, and no successor has been announced," Sukazi said. The team's immediate task is to halt a poor run of form that has left them 12th in the Premier Soccer League with just six points from eight games. Their goal difference stands at minus five, having conceded 12 goals and scored only seven. They have accumulated 90 goal minutes so far this season.
Pirates' strong form
Orlando Pirates present a formidable challenge, sitting just one point off the league leaders and unbeaten in the Premiership this season. They have collected 17 points from their eight matches. They will be eager to respond after a recent MTN8 final defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, their first loss of the 2026/27 campaign. The Buccaneers will be without the injured Kamogelo Sebelebele, with Bulelani Sigomoshe or Ghampani Lungu likely to step in. Pirates' next fixture after this match is a home game against Cape Town City.
Galaxy's difficult start
TS Galaxy's season has been a struggle, with a recent run of three consecutive defeats, including a 3-0 loss to these same opponents just days ago. That result, where Boitumelo Radiopane, Tshepang Moremi and Simphiwe Masilela scored for Pirates, extended a difficult head-to-head record for Galaxy. The Rockets have won just one of their opening eight league matches. For now, the squad must focus on halting their slide and finding a first positive result under a new coaching structure, with striker V. Letsoalo, their top scorer with four goals this term, needing to lead the line. The full squad details are available on our squad page.
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