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Deon Hotto, Makhehleni Makhaula and Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

Nedbank Cup: Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Baroka FC - Will Jose Riveiro turn to Mohau Nkota after the Buccaneers struggled for goals against Mamelodi Sundowns?

Orlando Pirates will be seeking to recover from last weekend's 4-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns when they host Baroka FC in a Nedbank Cup Last-16 match at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

With Baroka being a National First Division side, Jose Riveiro might not want to experient by sending a second-string side to battle.

GOAL predicts how the Spaniard could line up his men on Saturday.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, February 2025.Orlando Pirates

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    After conceding four goals against Sundowns, Chaine would not want that to affect him going into the Baroka game.

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  • Deano van Rooyen, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

    Van Rooyen has made himself a regular for Pirates and has been impressive although he struggled a bit against Sundowns.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    The Namibian grabbed Pirates' only goal in the heavy defeat to Sundowns but was not playing as a left-back, a role Paseka Mako played in.

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  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The Buccaneers central defender has been a trusted leader in this team.

  • Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-BACK: Tapelo Xoki

    Another leader in the Pirates rearguard, Xoki would like to partner with Sibisi and recover from the defeat by Sundowns.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    This is an experienced player in the middle of the part for Pirates and could be key on Saturday.

  • Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

    With Thalente Mbatha doubtful and Kabelo Dlamini struggling in what was his unusual role, Ndlondlo could have a rare start.

  • Patrick Maswanganyi Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    Maswanganyi disappeared against Sundowns and failed to rise on a big occasion but would want to pick himself on Saturday.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    Nkota last started during the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs earlier this month and could be the man who might deliver them victory on Saturday.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    In a week Mofokeng was honoured by the Gauteng Department of Sports, and he will be in high spirits facing Baroka.

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa

    While he fired blanks against Masandawana, Makgopa could be given another chance this weekend.

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