Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions have confirmed their starting line-ups for the Nedbank Cup last 16 clash at Orlando Stadium this evening.
Fresh from their massive win in the Soweto derby, the Buccaneers welcome Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hungry Lions – ‘Kwesikamabinzela Isgodi’.
The Sea Robbers’ quest to defend their Nedbank Cup trophy is still on track after eliminating SAFA side, Crystal Lake, in the last 32 by 6-1 away from home.
Meanwhile, MFC title challengers Lions look to create new history by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time.
The seventh-placed MFC side knocked out their fellow MFC competitors JDR Stars in the last 32 by 1-0 in extra time.
This is the first time these two sides face each other in a competitive fixture.
Here is how they line up:
πΆπππππ π π·ππππππ πΏπ°: Buthelezi, Maela, Monyane, Xoki, Sibisi, Timm, Makhaula, Saleng, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Mabasa
Subs: Ofori, Mbatha, Mthethwa, Marou, Kimvuidi, Kapinga, Dlamini, Ndlondlo, Hotto
π―πππππ π³ππππ πΏπ°: Baadjies, Peters, Monaheng, Mogotlane, Gamede, Masisi, Khotso, Dondolo, Daniels, Pitso, Modise
Subs: Mothibedi, Vaaltyn, Ndlovu, Makhubela, Tau, Van Neel, Khan, Maritshe, Mahapa