Orlando Pirates legend reveals players that must start in order to beat Stellenbosch in MTN8 final - 'Bucs is not a defensive team; we don't play with two defensive midfielders'

Orlando Pirates legend Bruce Ramokadi has suggested the players Abdeslam Ouaddou should deploy to beat Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final.

Bucs and Stellies are set for a blockbuster encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, and to defend the trophy, Ouaddou has been told which players must not miss from his starting XI.

"I wish the Pirates coach would play an attacking game like he did the last time against Orbit College FC. Pirates are not a defensive team. We don't play with two defensive midfielders at Pirates," Ramokadi told KickOff.

"The coach must start with Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha in midfield and Oswin Appollis and Mike Sebelebele on the sides," he added.

“Or you can start with Relebohile Mofokeng if you want. I believe he is part of the coach's plan for this game."

Ramokadi has tipped the Soweto giants to emerge as champions, given their recent performances.

"It's obviously going to be a different ball game in Mbombela. We've got new players, and they also have a new team," he added.

"It's difficult to say exactly what is going to happen in this one. I wish I knew the Pirates' starting line-up, but with the way the Pirates are performing at the moment, obviously, Stellenbosch doesn't stand a chance."

Among Pirates' new signings, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Oswin Appollis, and Sihle Nduli have been brilliant.

They have also formed part of regular figures in Ouaddou's starting line-ups, and it is widely believed the Moroccan will deploy them against the Maroons.

Stellies stand between Pirates and historical achievement in the MTN8 competition.

The cup-defending champions are hoping to win again and become the only team to have lifted it on four straight occasions.