Orlando Pirates have confirmed they will miss Thabiso Sesane for their Nedbank Cup clash with Baroka FC, while Thalente Mbatha will return.
The Buccaneers take on a wounded Bakgakga after head coach Joel Masutha left following a poor run of results, which saw them win only one of their last five matches.
- ALSO READ: Riveiro Remains Coy On Saleng & Squad Updates
- Baroka Boss – We’re Attempting To Kill Our Big Brother
Pirates, meanwhile, will hope to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend.
The defending champions will hope to write further Ke Yona Cup history, becoming the first side to win the competition thrice in a row.
However, they will have to do without the services of Sesane, while Mbatha returns to the squad.
“Bucs defender Thabiso Sesane will likely miss out once more following an injury sustained during Pirates’ victory against Sekhukhune United in Polokwane last week,” the club stated.
“However, the hosts could be bolstered by the return of midfielder Thalente Mbatha, whose foot injury ruled him out of the trip to the country’s capital over the weekend.”
The Round of 16 clash kicks off at 15:00 at Orlando Stadium.
