Predicting Orlando Pirates' starting line-up to face Marumo Gallants

20:09 GMT 27/01/2023

Orlando Pirates players celebrate, January 2023

Bucs have been boosted by the return of several players from their respective injuries. But will they walk straight into the team?

Orlando Pirates are hoping to continue their resurgence in the PSL when they take on a struggling Marumo Gallants side on Saturday evening.
Richard Ofori and Miguel Timm have both resumed training according to the Houghton-based giants, while Thembinkosi Lorch and Olisa Ndah are working on their match fitness.
GOAL takes a look at how coach Jose Riveiro's side could line-up against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa who are winless in their last seven league games.

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GOALKEEPER - Sipho Chaine

With Ofori back in training, Chaine will be under a bit pressure to keep his maiden clean sheet as a Pirates player.
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RIGHT-BACK - Bandile Shandu

The attack-minded full-back's defensive skills will be tested as he faces Gallants' dribbling wizard Katlego Otladisa.
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LEFT-BACK - Innocent Maela

The Pirates captain is one yellow card away from suspension and he will be cautious in order to avoid a booking with Bucs set to take on Mamelodi Sundowns next weekend.
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CENTRE-BACK - Nkosinathi Sibisi

The tough-tackling player will have to find a way to neutralise Ranga Chivaviro who has scored in each of his last two matches for Gallants.
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CENTRE-BACK - Tapelo Xoki

The former AmaZulu FC captain has been a consistent performer in central defence for Pirates with Ndah missing due to an injury.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Thabang Monare

The veteran midfield maestro, who has re-cemented his place in the team, will be oozing with confidence having grabbed his first-ever goal for Pirates last weekend.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

The hard-working midfielder will be looking to haunt his former club by playing an instrumental role in helping the Buccaneers secure their third consecutive win.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER - Kabelo Dlamini

The left-footed playmaker silenced his critics by producing a good performance against Stellenbosch and he remains a regular under Riveiro.
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LEFT FORWARD - Deon Hotto

The Namibia international scored in Pirates' last away game which was against Cape Town City and he will be eager to grab another goal on the road.
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RIGHT FORWARD - Monnapule Saleng

The in-form attacker will be eager to inspire the Buccaneers to another win and scoop his third consecutive Man of the Match accolade.
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CENTRE FORWARD - Kermit Erasmus

The 32-year-old frontman ended his seven-match goal drought last weekend and he will be confident of finding the back of the net once again.