BackpageOrlando Pirates continue with their chase of Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League title race when they visit Chippa United for Wednesday's clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The Soweto giants trail leaders Masandawana by 18 points and they will be keen to cover that gap.
Here, GOAL looks at how Pirates coach Jose Riveiro could pick his starting lineup.
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BackpageWith Sipho Chaine suspended, Buthelezi is an almost obvious choice to start in goal for his second appearance of the season.
BackpageVan Rooyen will be buoyed by his inclusion in the Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.
BackpageThe Namibian international is one of the most consistent players in this Pirates side.
Xoki is a leader in this team and has a big responsibility to help his team recover from the loss to Marumo Gallants last weekend.
BackpagepixAnother leader in this Buccaneers side, Sibisi, can be trusted at the back in a partnership with Xoki.
BackpagepixMakhaula has cemented his position in the middle of the park for the Buccaneers.
BackpagepixThe former SuperSport United man would not want his own goal against Marumo Gallants to weigh him down, but he will be happy he managed to remain in the Bafana set-up.
BackpageDlamini struggled against Gallants and that made Pirates feel Patrick Maswanganyi's absence.
Orlando PiratesHe has been enjoying some game time of late, being preferred ahead of Mohau Nkota.
BackpageMofokeng has not been at his best of late and on a day he struggles, it can affect the whole team's performance.
BackpagepixMabasa's efforts have been recognised by Bafana coach Hugo Broos who has included him in his preliminary selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.