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Relebohile Mofokeng, Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, March 2025Backpagepix

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face MC Alger in the Caf Champions League quarter-final - Monnapule Saleng to make a comeback?

Orlando Pirates are set to play MC Alger in the first leg of the Caf Champions League quarter final to be played at the July 5, 1962, Stadium.

It is a massive game for the Soweto giants, who last won the tournament a decade ago.

GOAL predicts how best coach Jose Riveiro can pick his starting line up that could give him an advantage ahead of the second leg.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    The Bafana Bafana international is the club's first-choice custodian and will definitely be the first name on the score-sheet.

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  • Deano van Rooyen, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

    The former Stellenbosch captain has been solid since joining the Soweto giants at the start of the season.

    He is among Bucs' key players.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    He is the Buccaneers' 'Mr. Dependable' regardless of the position he is playing.

    The Namibia international might be drafted in the left-back position, where he has been doing well.

  • Gabadinho Mhango and Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates vs Marumo GallantsBackpage

    CVENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    Sibisi is fresh from international duty, where he shone for South Africa in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

    He is fit and ready for another test in the continental outing.

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, March 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

    The 19-year-old proved he could stop even the most experienced players in the game against Mamelodi Sundowns.

    Coach Jose Riveiro might trust the teenager on Tuesday.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    Just like an old wine, Makhaula is growing fine with age. At 35, he is still grinding.

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    In the international game against Benin, Mbatha was class alongside Bathusi Aubaas.

    He is set to start alongside Makhaula in midfield.

  •  Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    Maswanganyi missed the international break as well as the club's last match against Masandawana due to an injury.

    However, he could be ready to make a comeback on Tuesday.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    Monnapule Saleng recently made a return to the senior team after training with the DDC for some time.

    However, it is unlikely that he will feature.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    Another player who has not been on top of his game of late, but he showed his quality with an impressive outing with Bafana Bafana.

    His first international goal might be what he needed to re-ignite his fire.

  •  Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    The towering forward has to be at his best and ensure he is clinical in front of the goal.

    This season, Mabasa has been blowing hot and cold.