Orlando Pirates will be looking to make it three wins in a row on Saturday, when they travel to Marumo Gallants in a DStv Premiership clash. The Buccaneers are currently fourth on the table and are hoping to build a winning habit to challenge for a CAF Champions League spot. They have been boosted by the return of goalkeeper Richard Ofori and Thembinkosi Lorch from injury, while Miguel Timm is in contention for a return after missing their last match through injury.
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Gallants, on the other hand, are searching for their first win in eight games after they suffered a 3-2 loss at the hands of Golden Arrows on Wednesday. They are currently bottom of the table, four points from 14th-placed TS Galaxy.
The two sides have already met this season, with the Buccaneers securing a 1-0 win. Here’s how they line up:
Marumo Gallants: 16. Watenga, 18. Nonyane, 45. Toure, 30. Kumalo, 24. Mvelase, 32. Makudubela, 5. Mabotja, 17. Mohomi, 11. Otladisa, 10. Ngema, 8. Chivaviro Subs: 36. Arubi, 34. Pheko, 23. Mdlinzo, 6. Soumaro, 33. Moseamedi, 15. Mphambaniso, 28. Nkomo, 7. Nku, 12. Khiba
Orlando Pirates: 34. Chaine, 27. Xoki, 5. Sibisi, 29. Mako, 26. Shandu, 16. Monare, 15. Ndlondlo, 11. Hotto, 14. Saleng, 18. Dlamini, 27. Dzvukamanja Subs: 40. Mpontshane, 50. Mabena, 95. Erasmus, 45. Pule, 9. Nga, 30. Martin, 23. Maela, 20. Mosele, 6. Motshwari
Saturday’s clash between Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates promises to be an exciting one, with both teams desperate for a win. The Buccaneers are looking to make it three in a row and continue their push for a CAF Champions League spot, while Gallants are searching for their first win in eight games.
