Orlando Pirates make a long-awaited return to domestic action this week. How many changes will coach Ouaddou make to the side which played in Mauritius?
Will Pirates make wholesale changes on their return to the league?
Pirates’ predicted XI vs Durban City: Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Zulu, Ndaba; Mthiyane, Dansin; Kgositsile, Selepe, Appollis; Mbuthuma.
Reminder of the Starting XI vs La Cure Waves: Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Zulu, Rapoo; Mthiyane, Mokobodi; Kgositsile, Masilela, Appollis; Mbuthuma.
Pirates vs Durban City key details
The defending champions had time off from domestic affairs with a CAF Champions League qualifying clash with La Cure Waves FC. The Sea Robbers came from a goal down to win 3-1 thanks to strikes from Kabelo Kgositsile, Kamohelo Sebelebele and Yanela Mbuthuma. Pirates face Durban City in the league on Thursday, 17 September. Kickoff is at 19:30. 24-year-old Mbuthuma has scored three goals in his last three outings.
The situation atop the Betway Premiership
Sundowns remain top with 20 points after eight matches. Pirates are second with 13 points, but have three games in hand on the Brazilians. AmaZulu’s impressive start sees them third on 13 points after six games, while Chiefs sit fourth with 12 points after six outings.
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Ouaddou won’t accept showboating
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says results come first and would walk away from the club if flair became more important than scoring goals and finishing matches off. Pirates claimed a 3-1 win over La Cure Waves FC to progress to the next stage of CAF Champions League qualifiers. However, the Sea Robbers took their foot off the gas after taking a two-goal lead. The Sea Robbers came from a goal down to win 3-1 thanks to strikes from Kabelo Kgositsile, Kamohelo Sebelebele and Yanela Mbuthuma.
