Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Sundowns midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Reisinho are suspended and that could make coach Miguel Cardoso hand Bathusi Aubaas a chance to start.

Masandawana still have captain Themba Zwane out recovering from injury while centre-back Mothobi Mvala recently underwent an injury.

Sundowns' possible XI: Williams, Mudau, Modiba, Kekana, Khoza, Aubaas, Allende, Nuno Santos, Matthews, Sales, Shalulile

There is some good news in the Buccaneers camp with the return to full fitness of right-back Deano van Rooyen.

Winger Relebohile Mofokeng remains a doubt, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou might not worry as Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi have been in top form.

Sihle Nduli and Tshegofatso Mabasa who did not feature in the Carling Knockout quarter-final win over Magesi FC could play on Saturday.

Pirates possible XI: Chaine, Lebitso, Hotto, Mbokazi, Seema, Nduli, Mbule, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Moremi, Makgopa

Sundowns are coming from a big 7-1 aggregate victory over Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League.

That gives them confidence going into Saturday's match and that helped them get over the Carling Knockout elimination, the last time they played a domestic match. 

Marumo Gallants kicked them out and Pirates would also be fancying upsetting the reigning PSL champions.

While Masandawana are on a high from convincingly getting into the Champions League group stage, Pirates are licking their wounds after failing to progress in Africa.

However, the Buccaneers have something to smile about after making their way into the Carling knockout tournament. 

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