Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have confirmed their starting lineup for this evening’s DStv Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium.
The Buccaneers return to league action after being knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal by Richards Bay on Saturday.
It’s been a difficult moment for the Buccaneers faithful after failing to win a match in the last four matches in all competitions.
Jose Riveiro’s side will be without their top goalscorer Zakhele Lepasa this evening as he is serving a suspension following his fourth yellow card.
Babina Noko on the other side have a situation where they find themselves without head coach Brandon Truter after he was sacked after the exit in their quarterfinal exit.
United is sitting in 11th place two points above 13th placed Pirates.
These two sides are facing each other for the second time this season after Riveiro’s charge hammered Babina Noko 5-0 in the MTN8 quarterfinal clash in August.
Having met six times, United won only once, Pirates claimed four wins and drew once – this includes all competitions.
Pirates XI: Buthelezi, Monyane, Ndah, Sibisi, Hotto, Monare, Ndlondlo, Maswanganyi, Lorch, Kimvudi, Makgopa.
Subs: Ofori, Pule, Mofokeng, Nga, Shandu, Xoki, Saleng, Timm, Otladisa.
Sekhukhune Utd XI:
Subs:
