Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Going into this match, there was hype around defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi who is said to be close to joining Major League soccer side Chicago Fire. 

The Buccaneers welcome back central midfielder Sihle Nduli who missed their last game against Richards Bay.

The club has also announced that Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula have edged closer to playing competitive football for the first game of this season.

Pirates' possible XI: Chaine, Lebitso, Ndaba, Sibisi, Seema, Mbatha, Nemtajela, Mbule, Appollis, Moremi, Mbuthuma

No Chilli Boys player is suspended for Tuesday's game and that is what coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi needs.

However, Sammy Seabi is just a yellow card away from being suspended for the next game should he be cautioned against the Buccaneers.

Chippa United possible XI: Nwabali, Majadibodu, Fasika, Seabi, Kammies, Konqobe, Modise, Molaoa, Gamildiren, Figuareido, Matrose

Since being dumped out of the CAF Champions League by FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo in October, the Buccaneers have not lost a game.

They have been on a six-match unbeaten run which includes five wins and a draw and that form includes reaching the Carling Knockout final.

Pirates' opponents Chippa are on a seven-game winless run which has seen them at the bottom of the table.

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