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Orlando Pirates' bloated strike force - Riveiro's Erasmus-Marou-Makgopa-Lepasa-Pule-Mabena conundrum

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will have to make big decisions on his strikers ahead of next season.

The Spaniard currently has eight forwards at his disposal while four others are out on loan at various clubs.

Most of his strikers have not been regularly finding the back of the net, with Terrence Dzvukamanja their top striker with three goals across all competitions.

Even after hiring Scott Chickelday for a brief stint to work with their attackers, the Buccaneers have had to rely much on winger Monnapule Saleng who has 11 goals.

Even those out on loan have not really performed to a level that suggests they are the answer.

GOAL takes a look at the big decisions Riveiro has to make at the end of the season.

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