Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

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Jose Riveiro will have to do it without the club's star Patrick Maswanganyi as the left-footed attacking midfielder is ruled out for this match due to suspension. 

Aside from that, and except for injured players such as Bandile Shandu, Thabiso Lebitso, and Goodman Mosele, amongst others, Bucs have all the capable players ready to confront Gallants.

Pirates possible XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Sibisi, Sesane, Makhaula, Mbatha, Dlamini, Mofokeng, Nkota, Mabasa.

Head coach Dan Malesela has been granted a special leave this week. Newly appointed assistant coach Sundra Govinder and Duncan Lechesa will oversee the team against Pirates.

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa will be relying on seasoned players such as Edgar Manaka and Xola Mlambo, amongst others.

Gallants possible XI: Arubi, Sikhosana, Mabotja, Nthatheni, Sithole, Msendami, Mlambo, Manaka, Shai, Mphambaniso, Khumalo.

Domestically, Pirates enter this match following a defeat to Stellenbosch in a league clash, while Gallants recently lost to Polokwane City.

In seven encounters between the two teams throughout history, Pirates have secured four victories while Gallants have achieved one win, with the teams sharing points on two occasions.

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