Pirates Starting XI Announced – iDiski Times

Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s DStv Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB stadium. 

Two years and twenty-six days, that’s the last time the sea robbers managed to beat Kaizer Chiefs in an official Soweto derby. Pirates have been struggling over the years to beat their rivals, having only won 38 in history.

The current Buccaneers’ form might come in handy when it comes to this fixture having won their last four league games and losing two. Ezimnyama Ngenkani will have to battle without their head coach Jose Riveiro who’s still serving a suspension.

A win for the Bucs would push them closer to the continental football qualification spots for next season and most possibly CAF Champions League as they are five points behind second-placed SuperSport United.

Monnapule Saleng and Zimbabwe international Terrence Dzvukamanja are players who need to be watched with keen interest as they can decide the game. Saleng won most Man Of The March within the Pirates team this term.

Here is how they line up:

Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Xoki, Maela, Mako, Timm, Ndlondlo, Pule, Lorch, Saleng, Dzvukamanja

Subs: Mpontshane, Erasmus, Ndah, Makhaula, Marou, Dlamini, Hotto, Motshwari, Monyane