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Head coach Fadlu Davids has paraded his Orlando Pirates starting XI to face the Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;

 Orlando Pirates XI vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Makaringe out, Motshwari returns

He is making his 15th league start as Richard Ofori's absence continues.The experienced custodian would hope to keep a clean sheet against Peter Shalulile and his attacking partners.

Goalkeeper - Siyabonga Mpontshane

Shandu&nbsp;scored&nbsp;against Swallows, and was yellow-carded in the&nbsp;added&nbsp;minute of the first half before he was withdrawn for&nbsp;Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama in the 61st minute.&nbsp;However, he has been retained in the starting XI.

Right-back - Bandile Shandu

Mako has been a consistent starter for Bucs and this shows growing confidence by his coaches, and a good performance against the champions would go a long way in boosting his morale.

Left-back - Paseka Mako

As captain Happy Jele is still sidelined, Nyauza has made another start ahead of Thulani Hlatshwayo.

Centre-back - Ntsikelelo Nyauza 

The Nigerian - yellow-carded against Swallows - has established a promising defensive&nbsp;partnership with Nyauza, but they are about to face a potentially&nbsp;tougher challenge posed by Sundowns' lethal frontline.

Centre-back - Olisa Ndah 

Motshwari has returned to the starting team after missing games against TS Galaxy and Swallows.

Midfielder - Ben Motshwari  

He replaced Terrence&nbsp;Dzvukamanjai in the 71st minute during Pirates' last game but he has been given a start this time around.

Midfielder - Goodman Mosele

The 27-year-old is a beneficiary of the changes made to the first team as he will be involved against the Pretoria club from the start.

Midfielder - Ntsako Makhubela 

One of the experienced stars in the Pirates squad, he will be looked upon to deliver in one of their toughest games of the season.&nbsp;

Forward - Deon Hotto

After he was sidelined by an injury, Lorch slowly worked his way into the team to the point where he has been considered for a starting place in recent games.

Forward - Thembinkosi Lorch

The Ghanaian has been unable to score in the recent past despite enjoying quite a regular starting position. A goal against&nbsp;Masandawana would go a long way in diffusing the pressure that comes with the goalless run.

Striker - Kwame Peprah

 Orlando Pirates XI vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Makaringe out, Motshwari returns | Goal.com English Qatar

This is Orlando Pirates&apos; squad to face Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld for a PSL game on Friday.