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Tshegofatso Mabasa, Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage
Seth Willis

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to play Cape Town City - Evidence Makgopa to replace Tshegofatso Mabasa in attack?

The Buccaneers hope to collect maximum points when they play the Citizens this weekend in top-tier assignment.

Orlando Pirates are set to host Cape Town City on Saturday in the Premier Soccer League outing to be staged at the Orlando Stadium.

It will be a crucial game for the Soweto giants who are aiming at winning the league this season.

City are working their way into finishing inside the top-eight by the end of the ongoing campaign.

GOAL predicts how coach Jose Riveiro could line up his men on Saturday.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, February 2025.Orlando Pirates

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    The Bafana Bafana international has been consistent for Pirates. He is set to start his 15th PSL game on Saturday hoping to get his eighth clean sheet in the process.

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  • Deano van Rooyen, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

    The former Stellenbosch captain is a regular at Bucs. He has a goal and an assist in the 12 league games played this season.

  • Paseka Mako, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Paseka Mako

    The 30-year-old defender is back to full match fitness after an extended period on the sidelines owing to injuries.

    He has 10 league appearances in the league and an assist to his name.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The Buccaneers' central defender has been a trusted leader in this team. He is guaranteed a spot in the starting team.

  • Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-BACK: Tapelo Xoki

    In the absence of the injured Thabiso Sesane and the unfit Olisa Ndah, Xoki is expected to partner Sibisi.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    This is an experienced player in the middle of the part for Pirates and could be key on Saturday. In the recent matches, his assured performances have won the Sea Robbers vital games.

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    Mbatha is ready to start again after returning to full fitness owing to injury.

  • Patrick Maswanganyi Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    Tito has made 12 appearances for Bucs but should work harder on having a major impact in the final third. He has a goal and no assist in the PSL this season.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Deon Hotto

    The versatile Namibia international might be drafted on the right wing. Despite playing at left-back in many games this season, he has six goals and as many assists.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    The South Africa winger has two goals and five assists in the 14 PSL games this season.

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    Mabasa is expected to continue upfront after scoring a morale-boosting hat-trick against Baroka in the Nedbank Cup this past weekend.