Riveiro Faces Tough Decisions in Squad Selection Before Pirates Showdown

Orlando Pirates will be looking to boost their position on the log when they take on AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers, who are currently 14th on the standings, have had a few matches to catch up on, but could now have a selection headache as more players have recovered from injuries while others have returned from international duty.

Enterprising midfielder Monnapule Saleng and defender Nkosinathi Sibisi have been back at training with the rest of their teammates after the international break, as well as Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who has been a notable absentee in recent matches. Furthermore, Zakhele Lepasa, who has been delayed on his impressive start to the season by injury, is said to have made progress.

The Buccaneers have had Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule back in the line-up for the Carling Knockout match against Cape Town Spurs on Friday. However, there have been doubts about the availability of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine who was replaced by Melusi Buthelezi against Spurs after picking up an injury.

Pirates will be hoping to make the most of the new players available to them as they look to improve their position on the standings and make a push for the top eight.