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Thalente Mbatha, Deon Hotto and Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando PiratesBackpage
Seth Willis

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to play Golden Arrows - Thalente Mbatha and Monnapule Saleng set to start?

The Buccaneers hope to collect maximum points when they play Abafana Bes'thende in midweek outing.

Orlando Pirates are set to play Golden Arrows on Wednesday in the Premier Soccer League outing to be staged at the Mpumalanga Stadium.

It will be a crucial game for the Soweto giants who are aiming at going all the way this season.

Arrows 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 Wednesday 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.

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  • 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.

  • Phillip Ndlondlo, Orlando Pirates

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

    Thalente Mbatha has just returned from injury while Kabelo Dlamini is suspended. The duo's absence might lead to Ndlondlo's inclusion in the team.

  • 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.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    The youngster has been a regular for Bucs since being promoted at the beginning of the season.

  • 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.

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