Is this Jose Riveiro’s best starting 11?

Orlando Pirates have a wealth of options ib virtually all positions. So, is this Jose Riveiro’s best XI when everyone is fit?

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Best Orlando Pirates XI when everyone is fit

Chaine; Monyane, Xoki, Sibisi, Mako; Ndlondlo, Timm; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Lepasa

We’ve based this selection off Riveiro’s team sheets for the season so far, as well as performances from a few new recruits. No space in the side for skipper Innocent Maela at the moment, nor is there a spot for goal-scorer against Chippa, Bandile Shandu.

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Fortune Makaringe and Katlego Otladisa must earn their places in the side, while Kabelo Dlamini is still returning from injury. There’s also the exciting prospect of a debut for Karim Kimvuidi, when he’s available. Kermit Erasmus and Vincent Pule will also add depth in attack when they return.

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For all the talk of an excellent start to the campaign punctuated by goals and entertaining matches, Pirates have picked up just a single point from their two away games in the league this term. A defeat to Stellies was a surprise on the opening day, while a 1-1 stalemate with Chippa wasn’t the result they were looking for.

Bucs fans, what is your strongest Orlando Pirates XI? Let us know in the comments section below.

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