Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have named their starting line-ups ahead of tonight’s Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
The two sides once again renew their rivalry after meeting in the MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium this past Saturday, with Pirates winning the tie 1-0.
The Buccaneers currently occupy top spot in the Betway Premiership following a dominant 3-0 away win over Chippa United at Kings Park Stadium and will be looking to open a three-point gap on Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu.
Babina Noko on the other hand sit in fifth spot with six points having picked up two wins from their first three league starts including a 2-0 victory over Polokwane City in the Limpopo Derby.
A win for Cedric Kaze’s charges eSgodini will see them move into second spot momentarily with the likes of Chiefs, Sundowns and Usuthu all in action tomorrow.
This has been an evenly contested fixture over the years with each time garnering four wins with two draws in 10 meetings.
Here’s how both sides will square up:
Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, Sebelebele, Seema, Zulu, Hotto, Mokobodi, Mthiyane, Msendami, Masilela, Appollis, Radiopane.
Subs: Dladla, Chabatsane, Rapoo, Selepe, Mmolai, Ngwato, Kgositsile, Lungu, Pedersen
Sekhukhune Starting XI: Buthelezi, Ndlozi, Matsimbi, Cardoso, Kazeem, Khiba, Mkhize, Ramabu, Rammala, Mojela, Ndlovu.
Subs:
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