Orlando Pirates are at the Moses Mabhida Stadium to battle Richards Bay FC in the Carling Knockout semifinals. Kick-off is at 15:00.
The Sea Robbers come into this occasion on the back of a fine 3-1 display against Golden Arrows in the same city midweek.
CARLING KNOCKOUT: RICHARDS BAY FC VS ORLANDO PIRATES
Coach Ronnie Gabrielle’s Natal Rich Boyz sealed the semis slot following a 3-1 win over Durban City, while the Buccaneers advanced with the 2-1 victory over defending champions Magesi FC.
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Standout changes see Bucs coach Ouaddou replacing Thabiso Lebitso with Deano Van Rooyen at right-back, Thalente Mbatha in central midfield for Sihle Nduli, while Yanela Mbuthuma starts ahead of Evidence Makgopa up front.
FULL LINE-UPS
Richards Bay: Otieno, Mabuya, Mcineka, Mntungwa, Mabua, Zulu, Mthembu, Zikhali, Thikazi, Mhango, Mutizwa.
Substitutes: Mtshali, Vilakazi, Zuke, Mangolo, Nzimande, Ndelu, Nombengula, Mahala, Ngema.
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Ndaba, Mbatha, Mbule, Nemtajela, Moremi, Appollis, Mbuthuma.
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Seema, Lebitso, Hotto, Dansin, Kwayiba, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Makgopa.
Form Guides
Orlando Pirates are looking formidable despite the shock exit from the CAF Champions League. In addition to winning the MTN8 title in style against Stellenbosch FC (3-0 at Mbombela), Orlando Pirates are the second-highest scorers in the league with 14 goals in 10 games. While Sundowns lead with 19 goals and three points at the summit, the Buccaneers have played two matches less. Additionally, the Soweto giants have the best defensive record in Mzansi, having conceded only five goals in 10 games.
Richards Bay, sitting in 12th place after only three victories, come out this afternoon after two consecutive 1-1 draws against Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United.
