Orlando Pirates have named their starting line-up for this afternoon’s Nedbank Cup final against rivals Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Today marks the third Nedbank Cup final and the sixth domestic cup final in the three years under Jose Riveiro. The Buccaneers have been magnificent under the leadership of Riveiro as he has helped the side to win five trophies since he arrived back in June 2022.
The Spaniard revived the sleeping giant of Soweto after he recently reaching the CAF Champions League semi-final, where they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
In the Buccaneers’ revival under Riveiro, they have failed to win the league title, finishing as runners-up for two consecutive seasons behind Mamelodi Sundowns, and likely again this campaign, but their cup run has been brilliant as they have not lost a Nedbank Cup game since he arrived in South Africa.
Pirates beat Richards Bay in the Round of 32 before eliminating Baroka FC in the Last 16. They had a hard-fought victory against SuperSport United in the quarter-final, beating them 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 120 minutes. In the semi-finals, they eliminated Marumo Gallants by 1-0 at Orlando Stadium.
Here is how they line up:
Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Mbatha, Makhaula, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Nkota, Makgopa
Subs: Buthelezi, Selepe, Radiopane, Mako, Xoki, Shandu, Kimvuidi, Mabasa, Dlamini
