Insider Insights: Chaine or Buthelezi? Pirates Line-Up News Revealed

On Friday, 27 Oct 2023, an insider has hinted on what could be expected in the line-up for Orlando Pirates for tonight’s match against Polokwane City. Following their disappointing 0-0 draw against AmaZulu on Tuesday, the Buccaneers will be back in action and at home against Rise and Shine tonight.

According to an insider, there are still doubts on the readiness of number one goalkeeper Sipho Chaine due to the injury he picked up in the Carling Knockout match against Cape Town Spurs last Friday. As a result, Melusi Buthelezi who replaced him as Bucs progressed to the quarter-finals of the inaugural competition, was in goals against Usuthu for his first official start for the club.

Indications are that the former TS Galaxy shot-stopper is likely to start again tonight as Chaine hasn’t fully recovered yet. “Buthelezi has done well so far and he is likely to start again. There is no need to rush Chaine when there is another equally good goalkeeper like Buthelezi. Yes, Chaine has done well since joining Pirates but he can take his time to heal properly without any pressure,” said the source.

The source also added that the technical team is not worried about the goalkeeping department as they have other quality goalkeepers in the team in Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane. “You must remember that there are other quality goalkeepers in the team in Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane and there are no major concerns for the technical team with regards to that department,” the source said.

In addition, Bucs could also have Nkosinathi Sibisi back in the matchday squad after he missed the last two matches.