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Seth Willis

Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to play Polokwane City in the Premier Soccer League outing - Patrick Maswanganyi Missing! Is Monnapule Saleng fit to start?

After a good outing in continental assignment, the Soweto giants hope for more or the same in domestic duties this weekend.

Orlando Pirates get back in the Premier Soccer League action on Saturday with a crucial game against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

With the second leg of the Caf Champions League game against MC Alger scheduled for Wednesday, followed by the Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns, it is important for the technical team to balance the squad.

GOAL predicts how best coach Jose Riveiro can pick his starting line up that could give him maximum points against Rise and Shine.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    With his current form, the 28-year-old remains a vital player in Riveiro's quest to win the league title.

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  • Bandile Shandu, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Bandile Shandu

    Deano van Rooyen has been doing well, but with the MC Alger game on Wednesday, Shandu might start on Saturday.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    Hotto has been one of the most consistent players for the Sea Robbers. His fitness is on another level and Riveiro might just keep him in the team.

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

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    In the absence of the injured Olisah Ndah, Sibisi has brought in the needed experience at the back.

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, March 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

    The teenager is now the first choice at Bucs after a series of impressive performances since his promotion.

  • Goodman Mosele, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Goodman Mosele

    Just like an old wine, Makhehleni Makhaula is doing well, but at 35, he might need some rest ahead of the Caf Champions League game against MC Alger on Wednesday. That is where Mosele comes in.

  • Phillip Ndlondlo, Orlando Pirates

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

    Riveiro might opt to protect Thalente Mbatha from getting a caution that will prevent him from playing Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup semi-final on April 13.

  • Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini

    Patrick Maswanganyi is still struggling for fitness, which might see Dlamini playing in that number 10 role.

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando Pirates, December 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Monnapule Saleng

    It seems all is well between Saleng and the management, which might see him make his first appearance for the team since December 7.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    The 20-year-old is currently the heartbeat of Bucs' attack but will need to be careful not to collect another yellow card that will lock him out of the Sundowns game.

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    It seems Riveiro favours Evidence Makgopa against MC Alger, meaning Mabasa might lead the line this weekend.

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