Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round against Namibian champions African Stars FC.
The CAFCL second preliminary first-leg clash between African Stars FC and Pirates will be played at the Botswana National Stadium because stadiums in Namibia do not meet CAF standards.
The NPFL champions played their first preliminary round in South Africa where they defeated Gabon side AS Mangasport based on the away goal rule after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.
While the Buccaneers could turn the away fixture into a home fixture when it comes to supporters as the stands at the Garborone National Stadium are expected to be filled by the colours of the Sea Robbers.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side come to this game with their tails up after a comfortable 3-0 league win midweek over TS Galaxy, which kept them in second place in the Betway Premiership.
Pirates find themselves in the CAFCL second preliminary round after eliminating Mauritius side La Cure Waves 3-1 on aggregate. A win in this tie will book a spot in the CAFCL group stages.
These two sides will be battling against each other for the third time. In the last two fixtures, Pirates won one which was away and drew the home fixture by 0-0.
Here is how they line up:
Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sigomoshe, Ndaba, Mbatha, Selepe, Masilela, Lungu, Moremi, Mbuthuma
Subs: Dladla, Zulu, Hotto, Mthiyane, Dansin, Padime, Kgositsile, Mabuza, Makgopa
African Stars XI: tbc.