Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face AmaZulu in the Buccaneers' penultimate PSL fixture - Mandla Ncikazi to trust Siyabonga Dladla, Simphiwe Selepe & other youngsters again?

Not much is at stake for the Buccaneers as they near the conclusion of their 2024-25 Premier Soccer League campaign.

Orlando Pirates travel to Moses Mabhida Stadium to face AmaZulu in a Premier Soccer League match on Saturday.

Now guaranteed to finish the season as PSL runners-up, caretaker coach Mandla Ncikazi has the luxury to field more youngsters as he did in the midweek 1-0 win over SuperSport United.

They return to Moses Mabhida, where their last visit there ended in the Nedbank Cup final defeat to Kaizer Chiefs.

GOAL takes a look at how Ncikazi could select his starting lineup in their penultimate match of the season.

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GOALKEEPER: Siyabonga Dladla
The 24-year-old custodian made his PSL debut against SuperSport and kept a clean sheet on what was also his birthday.

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RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen
With Bandile Shandu out injured, Van Rooyen is the natural choice on the right side of defence.
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LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto
The experienced utility star has been evergreen this season and can be trusted in any assignment.

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CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi
He was selected Man-of-the-Match against SuperSport and it fitted his stature as one of the senior players in this Pirates squad.
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CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
There is always something big in a 19-year-old greenhorn who keeps the experienced Tapelo Xoki out on the bench even in key games.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbata
His ferocious shots from distance can hurt Usuthu who are seeking to keep their top-eight spot.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Simphiwe Selepe
The absence of Makhehlene Makhaula who is injured could not be felt with Selepe around in midfield and he was deservedly included in the Bafana Bafana provisional squad for the upcoming friendlies.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini
Dlamini has been instrumental for the Buccaneers in recent games and can be trusted against Usuthu.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Patrick Maswanganyi
Maswanganyi has not been the player who started the season on fire ,but now with no pressure, he can play relaxed and shine.
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LEFT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota
This has been a fine week for the speedy Nkota was on target against Matsatsantsa and received a Bafana call-up.
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CENTRE-FORWARD - Tshegofatso Mabasa
Another player who made it into Hugo Broos' provisional Bafana selection, this is a chance for Mabasa to make a statement that he deserves to be a Bafana regular.