Orlando Pirates supporters are buzzing with excitement. Will the Carling Black Label Cup match unleash the next Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis or Mbekezeli Mbokazi?
No fewer than four young lads could make senior debuts against the Carling All-Star XI at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 15:00.
ORLANDO PIRATES VS CARLING ALL-STAR XI
While the first team regulars prepare for Afcon 2025 with Bafana Bafana, coach Adbeslam Ouaddou has included four junior talents in his travelling squad to Durban.
The list includes two midfielders in Lungelo ‘White witch’ Dondolo, who plays for the club’s ABC Motsepe development team in the third division. The second midfielder is Lebo Mohlala, who captains the log-leading reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC).
DDC winger Simphiwe Masilela and the left-back Tshepo Mhlambi also feature.
Another ABC League team player. Sifiso Luthuli, a striker, has also made the list after training with the seniors since the start of the season.
BATTLE AGAINST KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS PLAYERS
As the Carling Knockout champions, Orlando Pirates will battle the Carling All-Star XI, a team that was created by fan votes. It features a strong Kaizer Chiefs presence, headlined by goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and exciting winger Mfundo Vilakazi. Mamelodi Sundowns also feature in the line-up. With Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales among those selected. Kabo Yellow’s former coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, now with Golden Arrows, will lead the bench.
The full All Stars XI is as follows: Brandon Petersen (Kaizer Chiefs); Keabetswe Khonyane (Siwelele FC), Sikhosonke Langa (Sekhukhune United), Vincent Sithole (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabo Nkabinde (Mamelodi Sundowns); Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thulani Mabaso (Kaizer Chiefs); Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs), Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants), Naledi Hlongwane (Kaizer Chiefs); Arthur Sales (Mamelodi Sundowns).
More information to follow!