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Kabelo Dlamini and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face AmaZulu FC: In-form Kabelo Dlamini to start ahead of Patrick Maswanganyi?

Orlando Pirates welcome AmaZulu for a Premier Soccer League match at Orlando Stadium on Friday.

The Buccaneers have managed to stitch four successive league wins to stay neck-on-neck with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

GOAL predicts how coach Jose Riveiro could pick his starting XI as he seeks to lead his side to five straight PSL wins.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    After a horrible showing against Magesi in which he conceded three goals, Chaine was recovered to keep a clean sheet against SuperSport United on Tuesday and would want another flawless match.

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  • Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

    The former Stellenbosch captain has been in good form and has justified being selected ahead of Thabiso Monyane while Thabiso Lebitso is injured.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    The Namibia international was back at left-back in the last two games and he should start in the same position.

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  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    In the absence of Olisa Ndah and with Innocent Maela being benched, Sibisi has the responsibility of captaining the Buccaneers.

  • Thabiso Sesane, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Thabiso Sesane

    Riveiro kept faith in Sesane who scored an own goal and conceded a penalty in the Carling Knockout against Magesi but picked himself to help the Buccaneers keep a clean sheet against SuperSport.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    Makhaula has been executing himself well in the midfield holding role just in front of the defence.

  • Thalente Mbatha and Vincent Pule, Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport UnitedBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    Mbatha was back from injury against SuperSport and when fit, he can be trusted to control play in the middle of the park.

  • Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFILDER: Kabelo Dlamini

    With Patrick Maswanganyi not being at his best in recent matches, Dlamini has stepped up to become a key attacking midfielder.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    The teenager replaced Monnapule Saleng the last time out and is expected to again perform to the level of the Bafana Bafana winger.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, October 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    Mofokeng and Nkota represent the future of South African football and have been performing like veterans.

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa

    The Limpopo-born star has scored three goals in as many league matches to justify why he should start ahead of Tshegofatso Mabasa.

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