Royal AM come up against Orlando Pirates in a must-win encounter for both sides in the DStv Premiership this evening at the Chatsworth stadium and here is how both sides will line up for the crucial fixture.
After Monday’s 4-1 win over Maritzburg, Pirates still have two more games to go and will be desperate to secure another victory to keep their hopes of once again competing on the continent alive.
Royal AM, who have 46 points so far, have their own ambitions of playing CAF football themselves and a win would secure them CAF Champions League football in 2022/23, while a draw would most likely mean they will play in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
With three points, Thwihli Thwahla would overtake Cape Town City in second place and push Stellenbosch FC out of the CAF spots, while a draw would put John Maduka’s side level on points with Stellies but they would still leapfrog them based on the better goal difference.
The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are currently on 43 points and a win tonight will push them level on points with Royal AM, which would ultimately end their opponents’ exploits this season.
Here is how the team’s line up:
Royal AM XI:
Subs:
Orlando Pirates XI: Ofori, Nyauza, Ndah, Shandu, Maela, Motshwari, Mosele, Lorch, Dlamini, Hotto, Peprah.
Subs: Mpontshane, Mabaso, Dzvukamanja, Mntambo, Sam, Jooste, Makaringe, Mabasa, Jele.
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