Caf Champions League: Former Golden Arrows starlet could make Orlando Pirates debut against Al Ahly following Thabiso Monyane injury

Orlando Pirates starlet Siyabonga Ndlozi could make his competitive debut for the Soweto giants in the Caf Champions League match against Al Ahly on Saturday.

The PSL side have already secured their place in the tournament's quarter-finals after defeating CR Belouizdad at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday.

Although experienced players Thabiso Lebitso and Deano Van Rooyen are available for selection, Riveiro might field some of his fringe players, including Ndlozi.

With Thabiso Monyane having sustained a hamstring injury during the league match against Cape Town City last week, Ndlozi, who is a right-back and right-winger, could potentially make his debut for Pirates this weekend.

Ndlozi, 22, previously played for Golden Arrows and Pirates reserve teams before being promoted to the Bucs first team.

The young talent, nicknamed Maspala Wetheku, was also loaned out to National First Division club Orbit College by Pirates last season, where he only appeared in five matches.

If given an opportunity, he will look to impress coach Jose Riveiro and demonstrate that he deserves to play alongside renowned players at the Bucs.

It will be interesting to see if Riveiro, who has stated he would not risk making too many changes to his team against the 12-time Champions League winners, will rest some of his players.

The winner between Pirates and Al Ahly will finish at the top of Group C standings.