Orlando Pirates and Chippa United have announced their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at Kings Park Stadium.
The Chilli Boys are out to cause an upset and secure their first win of the season after playing to consecutive draws in both of their opening league fixtures. They played to a 0-0 stalemate against Golden Arrows before a 1-1 draw with Richards Bay.
Brandon Truter’s charges currently find themselves in ninth place but a rare win will move them above the Buccaneers into fifth place.
The defending Betway Premiership champions will equally be looking to get back to winning ways after dropping their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu FC midweek. This is after they had won their league opener 2-0 over rookies Milford FC.
Pirates have hugely dominated this fixture over the years, winning 19 of the 23 meetings, losing just three and playing to one draw.
Here’s how both sides will line-up:
Chippa Starting XI: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele (c), Figareido, Mohlometsi, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Mobara, Kammies, Majadibodu
Subs: Msibi, Sam, Bonani, Dlamini, Mbhele, Makara, Seabi, Tshabalala, Diakite
Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, Sibisi (c), Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Dansin, Mokobodi, Lungu, Maswanganyi, Appollis Mbuthuma
Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Masilela, Msendami, Zulu, Mthiyane, Radiopane, Rapoo, Mariko
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