Orlando Pirates playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi has been given the nod ahead of Sipho Mbule in the Betway Premiership clash against Durban City FC.
The Buccaneers get underway at 15:30 at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, with all eyes on the maestro’s return.
Deon Hotto, Lebone Seema and Yanela Mbuthuma have also made way for Nkosikhona Ndaba, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Evidence Makgopa.
ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING LINE UP AT DURBAN CITY FC
Pirates line up: Chaine, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Ndaba, Lebitso, Mbatha, Nemtajela, Maswanganyi, Moremi, Mofokeng, Makgopa.
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Ndah, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbule, Dlamini, Appollis, Mbuthuma
City line up: Keet, Ncanana, Mkhize, Gcaba, Mashego, Jurgens, Jodwana, Maseko, Mokwena, Domingo, Lubumba
Substitutes: Dreyer, Goedeman, Magawana, Koapeng, Nodada, Sifumba, Nyulu, Kamatuka, De Kock.
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Orlando Pirates face City after Makgopa and Appollis scored for the Sea Robbers in the 2-0 win over Chippa United on Tuesday.
The win lifted the Buccaneers to second place and level with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on 25 points. After 11 games, the Sea Robbers have clocked eight wins, a draw and only two defeats. Ouaddou’s men are unbeaten in nine games, including eight consecutive victories, netting 16 goals and conceding just five in their 11 outings.
Gavin Hunt’s City bounce off a 0-0 draw with Richards Bay last Sunday. The Betway Premiership newcomers, promoted after winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season, are placed in seventh place with five wins in 13 games.
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