Orlando Pirates will be looking to continue their resurgence when they face Maritzburg United at home on Friday. The Buccaneers have been bolstered by the return of some of their stars from injury, and head coach Jose Riveiro could be tempted to make changes to his line-up.
Pirates have shown massive improvement since the start of the year, and are set to welcome back influential captain Innocent Maela after he missed the previous match due to suspension. Thembinkosi Lorch, who returned from injury in style with a goal in the team’s 2-0 victory in the Nedbank Cup against All Stars, could be set for his first start in a long time, while Cameroonian striker Souaibou Marou could make his debut after being an unused substitute.
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Experienced striker Kermit Erasmus could also return to the starting line-up on Friday, having been an unused substitute last Saturday. Maritzburg United have improved greatly under former Pirates coach, Fadlu Davids, and the Buccaneers will be looking to maintain their impressive form.
