Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have announced their starting XIs for the MTN 8 semi-final first leg against Sekhukhune United at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
The Wafa-Wafa defending champions have already confirmed the absence of the duo of Sihle Nduli and Thalente Mbatha from the encounter owing to injury.
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The home side also announced they will be without contract-restricted loanee Tshepo Mashiloane and Vuyo Letlapa, who has picked an injury in a league game two weeks ago.
Pirates are vying to a fifth successive MTN 8 trophy while this is Babina Noko’s second time in the semi-finals in as many seasons.
The two sides needed extra-time to win their respective quarter-final matches and on Saturday, they will battle in the first meeting of three clashes between each other this week.
This is how they line-up for the Saturday’s clash:
Sekhukhune XI: Buthelezi, Mkhize, Kazeem, Matsimbi, Mobbie, Cardoso, Rammala, Mojela, Tlaka, Mokoena, Ndlovu
Subs: Nsabata, Ndlozi, Malivha, Mcaba, Khiba, Ramabu, Nkwana, Phiri, Mahlangu
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Mthiyane, Mokobodi, Lungu, Masilela, Appollis Mbuthuma
Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Dansin, Msendami, Zulu, Pedersen, Selepe, Rapoo, Makhaula