Orlando Pirates and Milford have announced their starting line-ups for tonight’s Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 clash at Orlando Amstel Arena.
The Buccaneers kick off their cup defence against the newbies who they have met and already beaten in the opening match of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men are brimming with confidence after being the only South African side to book their place in this season’s CAF Champions League, walloping African Stars 4-0 for a 5-0 aggregate victory.
The hosts are also looking to put their MTN8 final disappointment behind them after losing 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Milford on the other hand face a daunting task to eliminate the defending champions and their form in the league that has seen them go unbeaten in four matches will be a confidence booster.
Here’s how both teams will square up:
Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, Hotto, Seema, Zulu, Sigomoshe, Mbatha, Selepe, Mokobodi, Selepe, Lungu, Moremi, Makgopa
Subs: Dladla, Sibisi, Ndaba, Mthiyane, Dansin, Padime, Nkota, Appollis, Radiopane
Milford Starting XI: Hleza, Bhengu, Khwanya, Cele, Mdluli, Mkhize, Nomandela, Chili, Zikakayo, Gxakoshe, Ndlabi