Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has implemented four changes to his starting lineup for the Betway Premiership clash against Durban City FC, which kicks off at 15:30 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The most notable inclusion is playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi, who returns to the starting eleven, taking the place of Sipho Mbule.
The other three changes see:
- Nkosikhona Ndaba replacing Deon Hotto.
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi replacing Lebone Seema.
- Evidence Makgopa replacing Yanela Mbuthuma.
⚽ Starting Lineups
| Orlando Pirates | Durban City FC |
| Chaine (GK) | Keet (GK) |
| Sibisi | Ncanana |
| Mbokazi | Mkhize |
| Ndaba | Gcaba |
| Lebitso | Mashego |
| Mbatha | Jurgens |
| Nemtajela | Jodwana |
| Maswanganyi | Maseko |
| Moremi | Mokwena |
| Mofokeng | Domingo |
| Makgopa | Lubumba |
| Pirates Subs: Buthelezi, Ndah, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbule, Dlamini, Appollis, Mbuthuma | City Subs: Dreyer, Goedeman, Magawana, Koapeng, Nodada, Sifumba, Nyulu, Kamatuka, De Kock. |
Current Form and Context
Orlando Pirates enter this match in strong form following a 2-0 victory over Chippa United on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Makgopa and Appollis.
- This win lifted the Buccaneers to second place in the league, level with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on 25 points after 11 games.
- Ouaddou’s side boasts a nine-game unbeaten run, including eight consecutive victories. They have scored 16 goals and conceded only five in their 11 outings (8 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats).
Their opponents, Durban City FC, are the Betway Premiership newcomers, promoted after winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season. Coach Gavin Hunt’s team sits in seventh place with five wins in 13 games, and are coming off a 0-0 draw with Richards Bay last Sunday.
