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Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates, September 2025Backpagepix

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Lioli FC in CAF Champions League match - Forgotten Bafana Bafana attacker and Olisa Ndah to make surprise starts with Relebohile Mofokeng injured?

GOAL takes a look at how coach Abdeslam Ouaddou could line up his men after commenting that Relebohile Mofokeng might miss this game.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpage

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper has kept clean sheets in Pirates' last five matches and will want to make it six in a row. 

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  • Thabiso Lebitso, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Thabiso Lebitso

    Since returning from a long-term injury, Lebitso has been a regular starter and his experience is showing. 

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    Hotto has started every match Pirates have played this season and that shows how important he is in Ouaddou's side.  

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

    The rock solid central defender managed to frustrate Lioli attackers in the first leg and is expected to marshall Pirates defence well.   

  • Lebone Seema of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Lebone Seema

    Even after Nkosinathi Sibisi recovered from injury, Ouaddou continues to trust Seema to partner Mbokazi at the heart of defence.  

    Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made it clear that he won't rush Olisa Ndah, who has been working on his fitness. 

  • Sihle Nduli, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Sihle Nduli

    The former Stellenbosch man is another regular who has made himself a key man in this Pirates squad.  

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    Mbatha can hurt Pirates' opponents from Lesotho with his long-range shots, and Lioli have to deny him space to shoot from distance.   

  • Sipho Mbule, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Sipho Mbule

    Patrick Maswanganyi has been struggling to make an impact and that might open the way for Mbule to return and start. 

    Bafana Bafana attacker Sinoxolo Kwayiba is patiently waiting for his chance.

  • Kamogelo Sebelebele of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Kamogelo Sebelebele

    On his day, Sebelebele can prove to be a handful for Lioli defenders and has a goal or two in his boots. 

  • Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Oswin Appollis

    With Mofokeng doubtful, Ouaddou has little worries as he can turn to the equally capable Appollis.   

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, September 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    Mabasa scored a brace in the first leg and could be the man Loli would be worried about the most.