Orlando Pirates are set to make some changes to their line-up as they prepare to face Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit All Stars FC in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 fixture at the Bidvest Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Buccaneers are looking to add a second trophy to their cabinet this season, having already won the MTN8 in November. However, they will be without their influential captain Innocent Maela, who is suspended for the match after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season in their previous league match against Mamelodi Sundowns.
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⚽️ All Stars FC vs Orlando Pirates
11 February 2023
WITS Football Stadium
8pm
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Pirates have hinted on possible debuts for their January signings Souaibou Marou and Makhehleni Makhaula, while the likes of Ndumiso Mabena and Craig Martin could be up for their first starts in the club’s colours.
“The switch to cup football could also present coach José Riveiro with the opportunity to rotate his squad,” the club said in a statement on their official website.
The Buccaneers will be hoping for a perfect start in the competition as they look to go all the way and bag a second trophy this season.
