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Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face SuperSport United - Jose Riveiro to pick Mohau Nkota over Relebohile Mofokeng?

Orlando Pirates' quest for the Premier Soccer League title will continue when they host SuperSport United at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. 

Things have been going well in the league for Jose Riveiro's team having won all of their first three games. 

However, they are coming to this game wounded after being kicked out of the Carling Knockout competition by Magesi FC. 

GOAL takes a look at the Spanish tactician's possible starting line-up against Matsatsantsa.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    Despite conceding three goals in the Carling Knockout clash against Magesi FC, Chaine should start in goal for Pirates. He has been consistent since the start of the season.

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  • Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Dean Van Rooyen

    The 27-year-old has become Riveiro's first-choice in the right-back position since joining the club from Stellenbosch.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    Hotto should start at left-back, as he is good both defensively and offensively.

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  • Thabiso Sesane, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Thabiso Sesane

    The talented centre-back had a terrible game in the Carling Knockout match. He will be aiming to make amends against SuperSport.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    With Olisa Ndah and Tapelo Xoki out injured, Sibisi should once again be partnered with Sesane. 

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    The hardworking defensive midfielder was rested on the weekend and he is likely to return to the starting line-up. 

  • Kabelo Dlamini, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini

    The Daveyton-born midfielder was arguably Pirates' best player against Magesi - grabbing a goal and an assist.

  • Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELFER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    The Bucs fan-favourite should start after being rested against Magesi as he came on as a substitute.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    Mohau Nkota was a livewire after coming on as a substitute against Magesi, but Mofokeng is likely to keep his place in the team due to his experience and ability.

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando Pirates Backpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Monnapule Saleng

    The speedster had an unsatisfactory performance against Magesi and was substituted at half-time. He will be looking to improve on his disappointing performance. 

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa

    The towering marksman scored after coming on as a substitute against Magesi and he could be handed a starting berth.

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