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Swallows & Pirates Starting XIs For Soweto Derby Announced

Swallows FC and Orlando Pirates’ starting XI for the upcoming Soweto Derby have been announced.

The two sides have a similar record against each other since the Dube Birds returned to the DStv Premiership last season – each winning once, while they drew two games.

The Buccaneers will be keen collect another win after beating TS Galaxy 2-0 in their last DStv Premiership game against TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium.

Meanwhile, Swallows, have lost their last clash to Marumo Gallants at home on the past weekend.

Pirates are unbeaten in five games, while Swallows have won just one of their last 14 DStv Premiership games. The victory came after they switched coaches from Brandon Truter to Dylan Kerr and the new coach will hope they can collect a result against the Buccaneers tonight.

The game will take place on Tuesday at 19:30 Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto.

Here is how they line up:

Swallows XI: February, Sasman, Langerman, Matlaba, Letlabika, Margeman, Mokoena, Saleng, Makgalwa, Mahlatsi, Gamildien

Subs: Thela, Thibedi, Nene, Musonda, Ndlovu, Wambi, Sibiya, Muwowo, Basadien

Pirates XI: Orlando Pirates XI: Mpontshane, Nyauza, Ndah, Shandu, Mako, Monare, Makaringe, Hotto, Lorch, Dzvukumanja, Peprah

Subs: Sandilands, Radiopane, Mngonyama, Makhubela, Maela, Mosele, Sam, Dlamini, Mhango.

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