Orlando Pirates are counting the cost of several key injuries. Who’s available for their Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United?
Orlando Pirates meet Chippa with a depleted squad
Orlando Pirates meet Chippa United on Sunday, 16 August at 15:00 with a squad minus several injured players. Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa are out long-term. Meanwhile, there are doubts over the availability of Tshepang Moremi and Sihle Nduli. The match will be aired on DStv channel 202.
Predicted Pirates XI vs Chippa
The base of the Buccaneers’ midfield is depleted, with both Mbatha and Nduli out. Could this XI be the one that takes the pitch from the start against the Chilli Boys?
Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Dansin, Mthiyane; Kgositsile, Maswanganyi, Appollis; Mbuthuma
Big exits confirmed
Orlando Pirates will be a new-look outfit next term after several high-profile departures, notably Relebohile Mofokeng. The following players have left the club:
- Thabiso Sesane
- Selaelo Rasebotja
- Siyabonga Ndlozi
- Gomolemo Khoto
- Sonwabo Khumalo
- Blessing Ngiba
- Seth Green
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Bandile Shandu
- Sipho Mbule
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Relebohile Mofokeng
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