Orlando Pirates return to league action after their impressive 3-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final. The result secured a 4-0 aggregate win and booked Pirates a place in the final.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opted for a refreshed starting XI as the defending champions look to maintain their strong start to the league campaign. Kick off is at 19:30 at the Mbombela Stadium.
ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING LINE UP
Orlanod Pirates starting line up: Oswin Appollis, Simphiwe Selepe and Yanela Mbuthuma have made way for Tshepang Moremi, Cemran Dansin and Boitumelo Radiopane.
Orlando Pirates starting line up: Chaine, Sebelebele, Seema, Zulu, Ndaba, Mthiyane, Mokobodi, Dansin, Moremi, Lungu, Radiopane.
Substitutes: Dladla, Xoki, Rapoo, Hotto, Selepe, Masilela, Padime, Appollis, Mbuthuma.
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Oswin Appollis and Deon Hotto are also available as options for Ouaddou should Pirates need to change the game from the bench. The Buccaneers will be looking to continue their strong Betway Premiership form and strengthen their position near the top of the table.
KRUGER UNITED LINE-UP
Kruger United starting line up: 1. Ntwari, 18. Mukumela, 4. Sibiya, 26. Mohamme, 13. Seedat, 8. Nel, 44. Tavengwa, 10. Makhubela, 50. Mphothe, 12. Malatjie, 11. Zwane.
Substitutes: 16. Dandjinou, 5. Ndlela, 25. Sibanyoni, 28. Thwala, 35. Matima, 9. Makhubu, 45. Mngonyama, 38. Mahlangu
The newly promoted side face a major test against the defending Betway Premiership champions and will be hoping to produce a memorable result on home soil.
Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, will be targeting another three points as they continue their title defence.
