Orlando Pirates have announced a strong starting XI for their much-anticipated MTN8 title-defence opener against SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium this afternoon.
Jose Riveiro and his technical team come into this clash with at least seven first-team players currently nursing respective injuries.
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Riveiro has gone for a tried and tested experienced squad, with teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng the only youngster handed a starting berth.
Here is how they line up:
Pirates XI: Chaine, Sesane, Ndah (c), Monyane, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Saleng, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Mabasa.
Subs: Buthelezi, Moleleki, Baloni, Kimvuidi, Maela, Dlamini, Makgopa, Ndlondlo, Sibisi
SSU XI: Goss, Mobbie, Rapoo, Hlatshwayo (c), Grobler, Poggenpoel, Margeman, Ayer, Pule, Dzvukamanja.
Subs: Xulu, Baloyi, Baliti, Moralo, Matsio, Lakay, Makubo, Mahlangu, Muthewi.
The match kicks off at 18:00 from Orlando Stadium.
