Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has announced the starting line-up for the MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
After getting their first league win midweek against Stellenbosch FC, the Buccaneers have a further chance to turn things around.
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Pirates lost two, drew one, and won two in the first five matches of the season something that many didn’t expect from new coach Ouaddou. This includes the MTN8 quarterfinal 2-0 win over Polokwane City.
The Sea Robbers managed to score five goals in the first five matches of the campaign and need to get onto the score sheet to overcome the 1-1 first leg draw, which gives Sundowns a crucial away goal.
The Buccaneers need to win or high-scoring draw in the game if they are to advance to the final and keep their chances to win the MTN8 for the fourth consecutive time alive.
Pirates have enjoyed playing against Sundowns in cup competitions, as they managed to beat them three times and drew twice in their last five encounters.
Here is how they line up:
Pirates XI: Chaine, Seema, Mbokazi (c), Hotto, Sebelebele, Nduli, Mbatha, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Makgopa
Subs: Buthelezi, Mariko, Kwayiba, Xoki, Shandu, Mbule, Mabasa, Moremi, Ndaba
