Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants have named their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s highly anticipated Christmas Eve’s Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium.
The Buccaneers are looking to return to winning ways after they saw their 100% unbeaten run to the new campaign ended by Stellenbosch FC who left eSgodini with a hard fought 1-0 victory at the beginning of December.
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A win for Jose Riveiro’s charges will see them move level on points (24) with league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns having played a match more.
Gallants on the other hand find themselves in a precarious position in 12th spot, just two points from the dangerzone having narrowly been beaten 1-0 by Polokwane City in their last league clash.
Here’s how both sides will line up:
Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, van Rooyen, Sibisi, Sesane, Hotto, Mbatha, Makhaula, Nkota, Dlamini, Mofokeng, Mabasa.
Subs: Buthelezi, Radiopane, Moleleki, Rasebotja, Mako, Xoki, Tshobeni, Gilberto
Gallants Starting XI: Arubi, Nthatheni, Mabotja, Mathiane, Khumalo, Msendami, DhluDlhu, Nange, Mhango, Manaka, Mphambaniso.
Subs: Mlambo, Sithole, Chabatsane, Nhlapo, Nemtajela, Shai, Mokobodi, Mahlatsi, Sibiya,
