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 Mandla Ncikazi and Jose Riveiro, Orlando PiratesBackpage

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face TS Galaxy - A chance for Mandla Ncikazi to prove he deserves the Buccaneers job ahead of Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Rhulani Mokwena & Fadlu Davids

Orlando Pirates welcome TS Galaxy in a Premier Soccer League match at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

It is a game between teams that have been guaranteed a top-eight position.

GOAL predicts how Pirates stand-in coach Mandla Ncikazi could line up his men.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    After keeping a clean sheet against Golden Arrows on Tuesday to recover from the Nedbank Cup final, Chaine has something to inspire him going into Saturday's match.

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  • Bandile Shandu, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Bandile Shandu

    After scoring Arrows, Shandu might have made his case known to the Pirates next coach.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    The Namibian was back on the left side of defence the last time out and did well.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The stand-in Pirates captain has been solid for both club and country.

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

    He has justified why Pirates held him from going to the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations and has kept the more experienced Tapelo Xoki out.

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates, February 2025.Orlando Pirates

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    Mbatha has been thriving in this position and is an almost starter.

  • Simphiwe Selepe, Orlando Pirates, May 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Simphiwe Selepe

    With Makhehlene Makhaula injured, Selepe has been so impressive to keep out Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Miguel Timme.

  • Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini

    After scoring against Arrows, it might be difficult for Ncikazi to score against Dlamini.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    The player who now mostly leads in singing when coming out of the tunnel has been so confident.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    Mofomeg's future at Pirates has been a subject of speculation and he would want to impress his possible overseas suitors.

  •  Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    He was on the scoresheet against Arrows and that could give Cardoso the confidence to start him again.