Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting lineups for the highly anticipated Betway Premiership match scheduled at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex.
Following a recent win, Richards Bay is seeking to secure back-to-back victories for the first time since September. The team currently occupies 11th position with 26 points garnered from 23 matches, having lost three of their last six encounters, winning two and drawing one.
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A victory tonight would propel them into the top eight and potentially ensure their safety from relegation.
Conversely, Pirates, who are in top form, aim to seize the top spot this evening, presently trailing league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by two points. The Buccaneers are riding high on a six-match winning streak, scoring 19 goals while conceding merely two.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team tops the league in goal scoring with 45 goals, three more than Sundowns, including 11 goals scored in their last two matches.
In their league encounters, these two teams have met seven times; Richards Bay managed a single win, while Pirates secured four victories, including their recent win, with two draws.
RBay Starting XI: Otieno, Sikhakhane, Mabuya, Mcineka, Zulu, Nashixwa, Mthembu, Zikhali, Gumede, Barns, Mahala
Subs: Magoola, Zuke, Ngema, Simelane, Mthethwa, Mbambo, Khumalo, Nzama, Bomelo
Pirates Starting XI: 𝗣𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗜:
Chaine, Sebelebele, Sibisi, Seema, Hotto, Nemtajela, Mbatha Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Subs: Buthelezi, Chabatsane, Maswanganyi, Mbule, van Rooyen, Makgopa, de Jong, Makhaula, Ndaba
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