Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & Squad News

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Despite needing to bounce back from the recent loss to Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League, chances are high that coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will rotate his squad.

Among those who might benefit are Sipho Mbule, Daniel Msendami and Andre de Jong.

However, defenders Tapelo Xoki and Thabiso Lebitso are not available for selection due to injuries,, while influential midfielder Thalente Mbatha remains an injury doubt.

Pirates' possible XI: Buthelezi, Chabatsane, Seema, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Mbatha, Nemtajela, De Jong, Moremi, Appollis, Msendami

The visitors will have to do without two players, Nhlanhla Ntuli and Thabang Ernest Rakwena, who are suspended.

The second-tier outfit haven't confirmed any recent injuries ahead of the task at the Orlando Amstel Arena, but they hope to defy the odds and make the quarter-final.

They will rely on former Pirates defender Justice Chabalala as well as Mfundo Thikazi and Hlayisi Chauke in their bid to cause an upset.

Casric Stars possible XI: Mthombeni, Meveni, Lekhatla, Chabalala, Mtshweni, Marebane, Mlilo, Mogale, Moukete, Zwane, Chauke

Pirates' 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions was ended on Wednesday after their 2-1 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.

To reach the Round of 16, they beat another lower-tier outfit, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 4-1 in a one-sided affair.

Casric Stars beat Army Rocket 3-0 to set a date with Bucs; as a matter of fact, they have won two games in the last five outings and drawn three. They drew 2-2 with Hungry Lions in the league fixture last weekend. 

In the head-to-head record, this is the first time the teams have met. 

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